Waterpipe, Special Assessment.
Milwaukee City Charter § 14-19
in effect14-19. Waterpipe, Special Assessment.
1. Every lot which fronts on the line of water pipe shall be assessed pro rata, based on its front foot measurement, according to the estimate of the commissioner of public works, predicated upon the furnishing and laying of a regular minor water pipe and the appurtenances such as hydrants, gate valves and fittings.
2. Said minor pipe shall be not less than 4 nor more than 8 inches in diameter.
3. Every irregular lot, part of lot, or other parcel of land fronting or abutting on said water pipe, and any parcel of land or lot which shall be contiguous to any parcel or lot or part thereof so fronting or abutting, and which in the judgment of the said commissioner is or may be advantageously used in connection therewith, shall be assessed for the furnishing and laying of said water pipe and appurtenances such amount as in the judgment of the said commissioner shall be as nearly as may be in just proportion to the amount assessed for regular lots and as compared with the special benefits derived by each from the said pipes and appurtenances. (Ch. Ord. 301, File #63-2369-a, Oct. 29, 1963.)
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/City-Charter/CH14.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/26/2026