Driveways.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 115-23
in effect115-23. Driveways.
The commissioner is empowered to determine the type, width, location and number of driveways and to regulate the distance between driveways to provide for the safety of pedestrians, provided, however, any driveway in excess of 30 feet in width must be approved by the common council. He or she may issue a permit for the construction of a standard, depressed or raised street pavement driveway. See s. 81-45 for the required permit fee. All driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the specifications of the city which may be supplemented by any additional reasonable rules and regulations of the commissioner as to the materials used and the manner and methods to be adopted and employed during the construction of such driveways. The use of permeable paving, as defined in s. 200-08-68.5, in the construction of driveways shall be permitted.
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/CH115.pdf#page=13Fetched: 10/26/2026