Placing Snow Near Fire Hydrant Prohibited.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 104-10
in effect104-10. Placing Snow Near Fire Hydrant Prohibited.
1. PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to shovel, blow, pile, plow or otherwise place snow or ice into an area within 3 feet of a fire hydrant.
2. EXCEPTION. This provision shall not apply to operators of mechanical equipment removing snow from the public way under the authority of the commissioner of public works.
3. PENALTY. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each violation, and in default of payment thereof shall be imprisoned as provided by law.
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/Master-V1.pdf#page=458Fetched: 10/26/2026
