Storm Water Treatment or Storage.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 116-39
in effect116-39. Storm Water Treatment or Storage.
1. TREATMENT. The portion of a street right-of-way commonly known as the tree border and located between the curb and the outside line of the sidewalk closest to the curb may be used for storm water treatment purposes.
2. STORAGE. The paved portion of a public street may be used for temporary storage of storm water when such storage is deemed appropriate by the commissioner of public works. The commissioner shall determine the method, location and duration of any storm water storage on public streets.
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/CH116.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/26/2026
