Ordinances for The Village of West Salem
These ordinances are published on the Village website for informational purposes only and are updated regularly. These ordinances are subject to change without notice, at the direction of the Village Board of Trustees. Residents should contact the Village of West Salem for verification, clarification or explanation of any ordinance that is published here.
An official printed copy of these ordinances are available for inspection during regular business hours at:
Village of West Salem
175 Leonard Street South
West Salem, WI 54669
Individual Ordinances By Chapter
Chapter 1 – Organization & Government (updated 02/06/2024)
Chapter 2 – Good Order & Crime Prevention (updated 10/01/2024)
Chapter 3 – Zoning (updated 10/03/2023)
Chapter 4 – Land Division & Platting (updated 4/20/2021)
Chapter 5 – Streets, Alleys, & Sidewalks (updated 6/15/2021)
Chapter 6 – Traffic (updated 08/20/2024)
Chapter 7 – Building Codes (updated 7/21/2020)
Chapter 8 – Sewer Use Ordinance / User Charge System (updated 5/21/2024)
Chapter 9 – Water & Waterworks (updated 6/4/2019)
Chapter 10 – Franchises & Permits (2/4/2014)
Chapter 11 – Licenses & Permits (updated 05/21/2024)
Application to Exceed Pet Limit
Chapter 12 – Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverages – Licensing (updated 4/20/2021)
Chapter 13 – Interpretation & Miscellaneous (updated 6/18/2019)
Chapter 14 – Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (06/06/2023)
Chapter 15 – Stormwater Utility (5/26/2011)
Chapter 16 – Stormwater & Erosion Control (updated 3/19/2024)
Chapter 16 – Stormwater & Erosion Control Checklist (6/2018)
Street and Zoning Maps
VWS Official Street Map 03.29.2023
West Salem FEMA Flood Hazard Map – 2023
West Salem Official Zoning Map 2021 (12/2021)
VWS Zoning District Summary-05.06.11 (5/26/2011)
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