Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee considering new rules for backyard trampolines
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Milwaukee trampoline owners may soon be required to maintain a five-foot buffer between any yard structure, such as a fence, or 15 feet if the trampoline doesn’t have a safety net, under new restrictions on jumpers advancing at City Hall.
Alderman Peter Burgelis proposed the ordinance, and the Public Safety and Health Committee approved the changes June 12. The measure would require approval of the full Common Council.
“This is about protecting people, especially children, from injury, protecting neighbors from nuisance and protecting the city from chaos,” Burgelis said.
Trampoline use would be restricted between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. under the new ordinance, and jumpers will need to comply with the existing noise control ordinances.
Residents could receive a penalty if they don’t comply, but penalties cannot exceed $500.
Any trampoline that has visible damage has to be repaired within 14 days of being notified by the city.