FUGITIVE DUST.

Madison General Ordinances § 7.10

in effect

7.10 - FUGITIVE DUST. (1) Definitions. "Particulate Matter" shall mean material suspended in the air in the form of minute solid particles, not including smoke or other combustion bi-products. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to unreasonably cause, allow or permit any material to be handled or stored in any manner that permits particulate matter to become airborne and leave the property where the material is being handled or stored. (3) For the purposes of this section, compliance with any current government issued permit or a current City approved best management practice shall be considered reasonable. (4) Any person who violates this section for a first offense may be subject to a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2000), any person who violates this section for a second offense may be subject to a forfeiture of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2000), any person who violates this section for a third and subsequent offense may be subject to a forfeiture of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2000). Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Am. by ORD-25-00076, 11-6-25) (Cr. by ORD-17-00077, 7-26-17)

Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOICH1--10_CH7PUHE_7.10FUDUFetched: 11/1/2026