No Building to Encroach.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 118-19
in effect118-19. No Building to Encroach.
1. UPON BANKS OF MILWAUKEE RIVER. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, in person or by his or its agent, employe or servant, to place any obstruction, or to erect or cause to be erected any building or permanent structure of any kind encroaching upon the waters, banks or shores of the Milwaukee river above the dam.
2. PENALTY. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate this section shall on conviction of such violation be fined not less than $5 nor more than $50 with the costs of prosecution, or shall be imprisoned in the house of correction of Milwaukee county for not less than 15 nor more than 90 days for each and every offense.
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=16Fetched: 10/26/2026