Ordinances
The Town of Washington adopted a Code of Ordinances pursuant to section 66.0103, Wisconsin Statutes. Existing ordinances are being reviewed and either rescinded, amended, or readopted. Ordinances will be added to the Code of Ordinances as they are updated, and will be listed below. New ordinances will be developed as needed.
Chapter 1: Code of Ordinances
Chapter 2: ATV Route Ordinance as Amended January 3, 2022
Chapter 3: Snowmobile Route Ordinance
Chapter 4: Snowmobile Access Ordinance
Chapter 5: Liquor License Ordinance as Amended September 9, 2024
Chapter 6: Animal Control Ordinance as Amended March 6, 2023
Chapter 7: Ordinance for Payment Procedure for Bills and Vouchers
Chapter 8: Payment Procedure Tax Refunds Ordinance as Amended December 2, 2024
Chapter 9: Licensure of Tobacco Retailers Ordinance as Amended September 9, 2024
Chapter 10: Ordinance to Adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Chapter 11: Ordinance to Prohibit Hunting with Firearms and/or Bows and Arrows or Discharging Firearms and/or Bows and Arrows on Certain Real Estate Owned by the Town of Washington as Amended July 10, 2023
Chapter 12: Ordinance to Convert the Elected Offices of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer to Appointed Offices as Amended January 3, 2022
Chapter 13: Ordinance Establishing Transfer Station Regulations and Procedures
Chapter 14: Ordinance Adopting Notice of Records Access
Chapter 15: Adult Entertainment Business Ordinance as Amended December 2, 2024
Chapter 16: Room Tax Ordinance Amended October 2, 2023
Chapter 17: Confidentially of Information Ordinance
Chapter 18: Sworn Testimony Ordinance
Chapter 19: Citation Ordinance
Chapter 20: Right of Way Ordinance
Chapter 21: Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance Amended November 6, 2023
Chapter 22: Ordinance to Appoint the Town Clerk to the Board of Review
Chapter 23: Mobile Home Parking Permit Fee Ordinance
Chapter 24: Sign Ordinance
Chapter 2: ATV Route Ordinance as Amended January 3, 2022
Chapter 3: Snowmobile Route Ordinance
Chapter 4: Snowmobile Access Ordinance
Chapter 5: Liquor License Ordinance as Amended September 9, 2024
Chapter 6: Animal Control Ordinance as Amended March 6, 2023
Chapter 7: Ordinance for Payment Procedure for Bills and Vouchers
Chapter 8: Payment Procedure Tax Refunds Ordinance as Amended December 2, 2024
Chapter 9: Licensure of Tobacco Retailers Ordinance as Amended September 9, 2024
Chapter 10: Ordinance to Adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Chapter 11: Ordinance to Prohibit Hunting with Firearms and/or Bows and Arrows or Discharging Firearms and/or Bows and Arrows on Certain Real Estate Owned by the Town of Washington as Amended July 10, 2023
Chapter 12: Ordinance to Convert the Elected Offices of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer to Appointed Offices as Amended January 3, 2022
Chapter 13: Ordinance Establishing Transfer Station Regulations and Procedures
Chapter 14: Ordinance Adopting Notice of Records Access
Chapter 15: Adult Entertainment Business Ordinance as Amended December 2, 2024
Chapter 16: Room Tax Ordinance Amended October 2, 2023
Chapter 17: Confidentially of Information Ordinance
Chapter 18: Sworn Testimony Ordinance
Chapter 19: Citation Ordinance
Chapter 20: Right of Way Ordinance
Chapter 21: Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance Amended November 6, 2023
Chapter 22: Ordinance to Appoint the Town Clerk to the Board of Review
Chapter 23: Mobile Home Parking Permit Fee Ordinance
Chapter 24: Sign Ordinance
Forfeiture Table
| CHAPTER 5 Liquor License Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $50.00 | $150.50 | $200.50 |
| 2nd Offense | $100.00 | $163.50 | $263.50 |
| 3rd Offense | $200.00 | $189.50 | $389.50 |
| 4th Offense | $400.00 | $241.50 | $641.50 |
| CHAPTER 6 Animal Control Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $20.00 | $142.70 | $162.70 |
| 2nd Offense | $60.00 | $153.10 | $213.10 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $100.00 | $163.50 | $263.50 |
| CHAPTER 11 Hunting Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $300.00 | $215.50 | $515.50 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $300.00 | $215.50 | $515.50 |
| CHAPTER 16 Room Tax Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $50.00 | $150.50 | $200.50 |
| 2nd Offense | $100.00 | $163.50 | $263.50 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $200.00 | $189.50 | $389.50 |
| CHAPTER 20 Right of Way Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $20.00 | $142.70 | $162.70 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $50.00 | $150.50 | $200.50 |
| CHAPTER 21 Short-Term Rental Licensing Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $500.00 | $267.50 | $767.50 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $500.00 | $267.50 | $767.50 |
| CHAPTER 23 Manufactured/Mobile Home Parking Permit Fee Forfeitures | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $50.00 | $150.50 | $200.50 |
| 2nd Offense | $100.00 | $163.50 | $263.50 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $200.00 | $189.50 | $389.50 |
| CHAPTER 24 Sign Ordinance | |||
| Town Fine | Court Fees | Total | |
| 1st Offense | $50.00 | $150.50 | $200.50 |
| 2nd Offense | $100.00 | $163.50 | $263.50 |
| Subsequent Offenses | $200.00 | $189.50 | $389.50 |