Flooding in Critical Backwater Area.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 225-7
in effect225-7. Flooding in Critical Backwater Area.
All plans for new buildings, alterations to existing buildings exceeding a total cost of $50,000 for commercial buildings and $10,000 for residential buildings, and building drain replacements shall be referred to the city engineer before any plumbing permit is issued for a determination whether the proposed project is within a critical backwater area. If it is determined to be in such an area, a plan to prevent backwater and basement flooding showing a detail of construction of the building sewer, building drain and soil, waste and vent piping shall be submitted to and approved by the commissioner of city development.
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-2/CH225.pdf#page=6Fetched: 10/26/2026
