Wisconsin § 61.36 - Streets, sidewalks, sewers and watercourses.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 61.36 — Streets, sidewalks, sewers and watercourses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.36. Streets, sidewalks, sewers and watercourses.
Without limitation because of enumeration, the village board may lay out, open, change, widen or extend roads, streets, alleys, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, parks and other public grounds, and improve, repair or discontinue the same or any part thereof, including lighting and tree planting, and may establish and open and construct drains, canals or sewers and alter, widen or straighten watercourses; may build, alter, repair or otherwise improve or vacate or discontinue sidewalks and crosswalks; and may build and maintain roads and sidewalks required to connect the village with any transportation terminal or village property outside of its limits.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 61.36
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 61.36 cover?
Section 61.36 ("Streets, sidewalks, sewers and watercourses.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 61.36?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 61.36" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 61.36 apply to my situation?
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