Special Assessment for Trimming.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 116-56
in effect116-56. Special Assessment for Trimming.
In the event of the failure of the owner of any property or premises in front of or on which trees, shrubs, flowers or other vegetation grow with branches hanging over the sidewalk, streets or alleys, and with a level less than that provided under s. 116-55 to trim his or her trees, shrubs, flowers or other vegetation in conformity thereto for a period of not less than 15 days after being notified, then the commissioner of public works may cause the branches of such trees, shrubs, flowers or other vegetation to be trimmed, as provided for in s. 116-55 and charge the cost of such work against the lots, parts of lots or parcels of land on or in front of which such trees, shrubs, flowers or other vegetation may grow, in the manner and following the procedures set forth in s. 11.28, city charter.
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=6Fetched: 10/26/2026