Underground Lawn Sprinkling System.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 115-37
in effect115-37. Underground Lawn Sprinkling System.
1. Underground sprinkling systems may be installed within a public way when installed and maintained as regulated in this chapter and upon condition that the right to install or maintain such installation may be revoked by the commissioner. Such systems shall not interfere with any public works or improvements and shall be installed and operated in such a manner so as not to create a nuisance or hazard to pedestrians and vehicles using the public ways, and shall comply with all state statutes and city ordinances.
2. The property owner shall at his own expense remove sprinkling systems within the public way when so ordered by the commissioner. Pavements shall be restored in accordance with s. 115-8. If the order to remove a sprinkling system from the public way is not complied with within 30 days of receipt thereof, the commissioner may cause the removal of said sprinkling system and shall certify the costs thereof in the proper manner to have them levied as special charges against such property, and the proper officials of the city are authorized and directed to enter such charges on the tax rolls.
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/CH115.pdf#page=24Fetched: 10/26/2026