254.55 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) “Dwelling” means any structure, all or part of which is designed or used for human habitation. (2) “Owner” means any of the following: (a) A person who has legal title to a dwelling. (b) A person who has charge, care, or control of a dwelling or unit of a […]
254.56 Public places. The owner and occupant and everyone in charge of a public building, as defined in s. 101.01 (12), shall keep the building clean and sanitary. History: 1971 c. 185 s. 7; 1993 a. 27 s. 352; Stats. 1993 s. 254.56; 1995 a. 27.
254.57 Smoke. Except as provided under s. 62.23 (7a) (am), the common council of any city or the board of any village may regulate or prohibit the emission of dense smoke into the open air within its limits and one mile from its limits. History: 1993 a. 27 s. 357; Stats. 1993 s. 254.57; 2021 […]
254.58 Powers of villages, cities and towns. Section 95.72 may not be construed as depriving any city or village from enacting any ordinance prohibiting the rendering of dead animals within the boundaries specified in s. 66.0415, as nullifying any existing law or ordinance prohibiting the rendering of dead animals within the area or as prohibiting […]
254.59 Human health hazards. (1) If a local health officer finds a human health hazard, he or she shall order the abatement or removal of the human health hazard on private premises, within a reasonable time period, and if the owner or occupant fails to comply, the local health officer may enter upon the premises […]
254.593 Authority of the department and local health departments. The department or a local health department may declare housing that is dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary to be a human health hazard. History: 1993 a. 27.
254.595 Property violating codes or health orders. (1) If real property is in violation of those provisions of a municipal building code that concern health or safety, the city, village, or town in which the property is located may commence an action to declare the property a nuisance. If real property is in violation of […]
