Roofed Sidewalks (Covered Walks).

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 245-13

in effect

245-13. Roofed Sidewalks (Covered Walks). 1. DEFINITION. A roofed sidewalk or covered walk shall mean a rooflike structure, other than an awning, canopy, hood or marquee, erected over a sidewalk for the sole purpose of providing shelter for persons entering or leaving a public building. 2. GENERAL REGULATIONS. No roofed sidewalk (covered walk) shall be constructed or maintained beyond the street line without individual and specific rights and privileges granted by the common council, pursuant to s. 245-12 and s. 66.0425, Wis. Stats. The construction and location of such roofed sidewalks (covered walks) shall be in compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the privilege. All privileges for such structure shall also comply with the standards and policy established by the common council. 3. SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES. No sign or advertising device shall be hung from, attached to, printed or painted on any part of a roofed sidewalk (covered walk). The name, street number, or character of the business may be indicated on the vertical portion only, not to exceed 8 inches in height.

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/CH245.pdf#page=9Fetched: 10/26/2026