Use of City Docking Facilities.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 118-47
in effect118-47. Use of City Docking Facilities.
1. GENERAL PROHIBITION. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to tie up or moor any vessel, craft or float at any street or alley end in the city, except that stone, wood, lumber and other materials and articles which are or may be purchased by the city for its use may be delivered to such locations if agreed upon at the time of the making of the contract therefor.
2. NON-CITY USE. Notwithstanding the provisions of sub. 1, if the city owns or controls docking facilities at street or alley ends, the common council may, acting in accordance with s. 30.30(8), Wis. Stats., do any of the following:
a. Lease those facilities on an exclusive basis to owners of vessels, crafts or floats. The municipal port director, with the assistance of the commissioners of public works and city development, shall negotiate the terms of such leases, including the fair market rent, and submit the leases to the board of harbor commissioners for review and approval. Leases for one year or more shall be subject to review and approval by the common council.
b. License those facilities on a nonexclusive basis for use by owners of vessels or crafts. The board of harbor commissioners may issue such licenses in accordance with general terms and conditions established by the common council.
c. Establish short-term (less than 24 hours) rates for transient use of such facilities.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH118.pdf#page=21Fetched: 10/26/2026