Elevation of Finished Yard Grade at the Building Perimeter.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 257-11
in effect257-11. Elevation of Finished Yard Grade at the Building Perimeter.
The proposed finished yard grades of a newly-constructed 3 to 8-unit residential building at the building perimeter, as shown on the plat of survey required by s. 200-26-1-c, shall be compatible with adjacent properties and adjoining existing or proposed streets and alleys. Compatibility shall be determined using one or more of the following criteria:
1. The elevation of existing or proposed public walks which adjoin the property.
2. The elevation of existing or proposed streets which adjoin the property.
3. The elevation of existing or proposed alleys which adjoin the property.
4. The elevation of the lot as shown on the subdivision grading plan, if such plan exists. In the absence of such plan, existing, established grades shall be used.
5. The elevations of the lot lines of the adjacent properties.
6. If an adjoining property has been developed, the finished yard grades of that property.
7. If an adjoining property is not developed, the proposed finished yard grades of that property.
8. The natural drainage of the lot with respect to the topography of the lot and the surrounding topography.
9. Natural features on the lot, such as wooded areas, that would be disturbed if the existing lot grade were to be altered.
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/CH257.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/26/2026