VILLAGE OF GREENDALE NEW RESIDENT GUIDE 2022
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VILLAGE OF GREENDALE
NEW RESIDENT GUIDE
2022
Welcome to the Village of Greendale! We are proud of our quaint, historical, and
unique community and the many opportunities it has to offer new residents. This
guide contains information on the most commonly asked topics for new residents to
help them get settled. If you have additional questions not found in this guide, please
contact Village Hall at 414-423-2100.
Getting Around: The Village is one of three government sponsored “Greenbelt”
GETTING AROUND GREENDALE
communities (click here for more information about the Village’s history). The green-
belt communities were built to be walkable so residents could walk to schools, shops
and parks. The Village has maintained this concept with an abundant walkway and
sidewalk system .
The Village is served by multiple transit lines with the Milwaukee County Transit
System. The Village is also connected to the Milwaukee County Oak Leaf Trail, which
provides opportunities for walking, running or biking.
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Curbside Pickup: The Village provides curbside collection(excluding commercial
and larger multi-family) gar-
bage and recycling. Garbage is
picked up weekly and recycling
is picked up every other week
(click on map to find out your
pickup day). You may purchase
an optional garbage cart (95
or 65 gallon) or you can pur-
chase your own container of not
less than 20 gallons nor more
REFUSE AND RECYCLING
than 32 gallons. If you are us-
ing your own container, the
weight limit is 50 pounds. The
recycling carts are mandatory
(exemptions were allowed for
those with disabilities or a special circumstance). Please place your garbage/
recycling by the curb by 7:00 am on your collection day. Garbage containers must
be stored so that they are screened from public view and shall be stored behind the
front building line, and on corner properties behind the street side building line.
Refuse and Recycling Yard: Located at 6351 Industrial Loop - Only Village resi-
dents who are part of the Village’s solid waste disposal curbside collection pro-
gram are allowed to use the disposal and recycling facilities at the public works yard.
A resident using these facilities shall, as proof of such residency, display his/her cur-
rent Wisconsin operator's license or other form of identification issued by a state or
county agency containing the person's picture, name, and address, as proof of such
residency. It shall be a violation for any nonresident, or resident allowing a nonresi-
dent, to use the disposal and recycling facilities at the public works yard. A non-
resident landlord of a 1-3 family residential unit may obtain a permit.
Items accepted:
Appliances
Yard Waste
Computers
Televisions/Computer Monitors (a permit is needed to dispose of a tv/monitor)
Textiles (clothing, shoes, etc.)
Food Recycling (food scraps in biodegradable bags)
Metal
Oil
Recyclable Materials (items that are permitted in the curbside recycling program)
Garbage
The Yard’s hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7 am – 3 pm, Saturdays 8 am – 4 pm (April—
November) & 8:00 am—1:00 pm (December—March), Closed Tuesdays and
Thursdays
Check here for holiday hours.
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Driveway Parking: Vehicles parked on the driveway must be properly licensed
and drivable and not parked over the sidewalk. Vehicles may be stored in either an
enclosed building or on any part of the residential lot to the rear of the front or side
street building line but not within the required side yard nor within 10 feet of the rear or
side lot lines within the rear yard. (Greendale Code Section 17.06).
Lawn and Yard Maintenance: All weeds and grass shall be kept cut to a height not to
exceed one foot. Failure to comply: The Village may cause all weeds and grass to be cut
and removed and brush removed and the cost charged to the property owner (§ 66.0627,
Wis. Stats). If a tree or shrub on private property is found to be a public nuisance which
endangers the life, health, safety or property of the public the Department of Public
Works may order the nuisance be addressed. Yard waste may be brought to the Refuse
RULES AND REGULATIONS
and Recycling Yard. The Department of Public Works will also pick up yard waste
curbside for a fee. Branches must be bundled and yard waste must be placed in bio-
degradable bags and weigh no more than 50 pounds each. Click here for more infor-
mation.
Parking Regulations
Parking is not permitted on Village streets between 3 am – 6 am without permission
or a parking permit.
Monthly, quarterly, and annual permits can be obtained from the Police Department.
Overnight parking regulations and special parking permit.
Parking of recreational vehicles: See Village ordinance regarding parking of
recreational vehicles by clicking here or contact the Department of Inspection
Services with questions 414-423-2100.
Pet Licensing
All cats and dogs are required to be licensed annually. Per Village ordinance, no
person shall keep or harbor a number of dogs and/or cats over the age of 12 weeks,
which added together total no more than three animals, except by issuance of a
special permit. The special permit would permit up to one additional dog or cat. Pet
Licenses can be obtained at the Village Hall by bringing in proof of rabies vaccination
and proof of spay/neuter. If the animal is not spayed/neutered, the fee is doubled.
People walking pets in the Village are required to have their animals under control at
all times and must clean up animal waste.
Property Maintenance: There are various Municipal Code requirements regarding
maintenance that were put in place to provide a safe environment and maintain proper-
ty values. Here is a link to the housing code, which addresses these issues.
Rummage/Garage Sale: No more than two rummage sales may be conducted in one
calendar year, each for no more than three consecutive days. A rummage sale permit
must be obtained for $10 at Village Hall.
Snow Shoveling/Sidewalks: Any person occupying a home which abuts a walkway
must clear the snow within 12 hours after a snowfall. Snow removed from sidewalks and
driveways shall not be pushed, plowed or blown onto or across Village roads.
**If you live in a Greendale Original home, design guidelines were developed. Click
here to view the Guide.
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Village Board: The Greendale Village Board
meets on the first and third Tuesday of each
month at 7 pm at Village Hall (6500 North-
way). If you are unable to attend in person, you
may stream the meeting on the Village’s
YouTube channel or watch replays of the meet-
ing on the Village’s cable channel on Tuesday,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm (channel
25 for those with Spectrum cable services). Find
Village Board agendas here.
GOVERNMENT & SCHOOLS
Public Schools: The Village is served by the Greendale School District. Their ad-
ministrative offices are located at 6815 Southway (414-423-2710). The District in-
cludes three elementary schools (boundary map), one middle school and one high
school.
Greendale High School – 414-423-0110
Greendale Middle School – 414-423-2800
Canterbury Elementary School – 414-423-2770
College Park Elementary School – 414-423-2850
Highland View Elementary School – 414-423-2750
Time 4 Learning Preschool – 414-423-2750
Private Schools
Greendale Playschool – 414-421-8343
Martin Luther High School – 414-421-4000
St. Alphonsus – 414-421-1760
Ways to Stay Connected
The Village has a number of ways for you to stay connected:
Village website www.greendale.org
Sign up for Village Hall email updates—The Village sends out an email update the
Friday before each Village Board meeting, which details what occurred at the last
Board meeting, what is on the agenda for the next meeting and other important
community information.
Read the Village Views, the Village’s newsletter is mailed out quarterly to all
residents.
Read Life in the Village magazine, mailed out three times/year—The magazine
includes articles from the Village, School District, Lions Club, Historical Society,
Chamber of Commerce, Greendale Entertainment Association and the Greendale
Education Foundation.
Follow the Village on Facebook:
Village Hall
Police Department
Health Department
Library
Fire Department
Greendale Celebrations
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The Village has a variety of
events throughout the year,
including a 4th of July pa-
rade, festival and fireworks,
movies in Gazebo Park,
Petpalooza, Village Days,
Oktoberfest, Tree Lighting
Ceremony and many
more. There are also other
community groups that
plan events, such as
Greendale Park & Recrea-
tion, the Greendale Lions
Club, Greendale Entertain-
ment Association, the
VILLAGE EVENTS
Greendale Historical Socie-
ty and more. Events foster
community pride, bring vis-
itors to the Village, and
support local business.
Information on events can
also be found by following
the Greendale Celebrations
facebook page and are also
listed in the Village’s
quarterly newsletter and
the Village magazine “Life
in the Village”, which is sent
out three times a year in
conjunction with the School
District and other Village
organizations. You can also
stop by the Village’s Wel-
come Center at 5680 Broad
Street to find out more in-
formation on events!
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The Village has a vast array of park facilities and green spaces. The School District
and Milwaukee County also have parks in Greendale:
College Park: 5201 W. College Avenue, softball diamonds, playgrounds, tennis
courts and soccer fields.
Community Center Park: 6200 S. 76th Street, tennis courts, softball dia-
monds, basketball hoops, picnic tables, picnic shelter (available for rental), flag foot-
ball fields, and playground equipment.
VILLAGE PARKS & FACILITIES
Daffodil Park: Located just east of the Downtown shops, it can be accessed by
a pedestrian bridge from the Downtown shops, or from walkways connecting to
Northway and Schoolway, playground equipment and walking paths.
Gazebo Park: 5710 Broad Street, located in the heart of Downtown it is where many
of the summer events take place including the Lions Club Family 4th Fest and the Ga-
zebo Concert Series. The Gazebo may be rented.
Jaycee Park: 6011 Broad Street, fenced baseball field and playground.
Lions Park: 7405 Edgehill Road, baseball field and playground.
84th/Grange: Playground equipment, soccer fields and softball diamond.
Root River Parkway South: Milwaukee County owned, part of the Oak Leaf trail,
disc-golf courses, picnic areas, Whitnall Beer Garden.
Scout Lake Park: 5902 W. Loomis Road, Milwaukee County park, park building,
trails, pier for fishing, playground.
Trimborn Farm: 8881 W. Grange Avenue, Milwaukee County Historical Society,
Historic Site, Hosts events such as the Harvest of Arts & Crafts in September
Veterans Memorial: At the corner of Southway and Broad Street there is a
Veterans Memorial honoring veterans from all military branches.
Whitnall Park: 5879 S. 92nd Street, located just west of Greendale, Milwaukee
County Park, botanical gardens, golf course, nature center, playgrounds and more.
Other Facilities Available:
The Historic Hose Tower is located at 5699 Parking Street (414-
423-2100). This unique, historic venue can be rented out for meet-
ings and events and includes plenty of free parking. You do not
need to be a resident to rent, but the rates are reduced for
resident rentals.
The Community Learning Center has a community meeting room
available for Greendale residents for group meetings.
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Village Department Contact Information
Village Hall—414-423-2100 (Clerk, Treasurer, Inspection Services, Water & Sewer
Utility and Village Manager)
Police – 414-423-2121 (Non-emergency)
Fire – 414-423-2131 (Non-emergency)
Department of Public Works – 414-423-2133
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
Library – 414-423-2136
Health Department – 414-423-2110
Municipal Court – 414-423-2137
Community Learning Center: The Community Learning Center (CLC) is a multi-
purpose building located at 5647 Broad Street which houses the Library, Health De-
partment, and Park and Recreation. A Community Meeting Room is available to
Greendale groups and residents in the lower level.
Fire Department: The Village operates a 24/7 full-time Fire Department, which
offers both paramedic and fire services. The Fire Station is located at the Safety
Center at 5911 W. Grange Avenue.
File of Life: The file of life is designed to help the Fire Department obtain your
necessary medical history and emergency contact information in the event of an
emergency. Place the form on your refrigerator door and keep the area around it
clear so it can be easily spotted.
Health Department: The goal of public health is to promote the highest level of
well-being for all groups of people in the community. The Greendale Health De-
partment provides a variety of programs and services aimed at preventing or re-
ducing health problems and promoting optimum health for individuals, families, and
the community. Health Department services are available to all residents of the Vil-
lage of Greendale.
Inspection Services: The Village of Greendale Inspection Services Depart-
ment is responsible for issuing and maintaining records for Commercial and Resi-
dential permits, Zoning and Code Enforcement.
Before you begin a construction project at your home, please call the Dept. of
Inspection Services 414-423-2100. Permits are required for a number of home/
property improvements, to ensure that the construction process is done in compli-
ance with local and state codes. If you decide to sell a home that has had modifica-
tions without a permit, you may experience delays in the sale. You can find a list of
permit requirements by clicking here and includes, but not limited to fences, stor-
age sheds, rec-rooms, decks, swimming pools/hot tubs, driveways, roof-
ings, installation of HVAC equipment, dishwashers, etc.
Library: The Greendale Public Library is located in the Community Learning Center
at 5647 Broad Street (414-423-2136).
Monday—Thursday 9:00 am—8:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am—6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am—2:00 pm, Sundays—closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day
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Municipal Court: The Greendale Municipal Court has jurisdiction in all matters
involving violations of Greendale ordinances. The Municipal Court is located at the
Safety Center, 5911 W. Grange Avenue. Court sessions are held on Wednesdays at
4:00 pm.
Park & Recreation: The Greendale Park and Recreation Department is run by the
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
School District, but is located in the CLC at 5647 Broad Street (414-423-2790) and
offers programs, special events and trips throughout the year for people of all ag-
es. Activity Guides are mailed to all Greendale residents. Registration is available
online, by phone, by mail or in person. The Greendale Senior Social Club is coordi-
nated through the Park and Recreation Department (414-423-2790).
Police: The Village operates a full-time Police Department that provides protec-
tion 24/7 and is located at 5911 W. Grange Avenue. Some of the additional services
to the community that the Police provide are listed below:
Block Parties—A block party permit can be obtained from the Greendale Police
Department. The applicant must reside on the block and is responsible for the
event, including set-up and take down of barricades and clean up of the street
after the party. The street must be accessible for emergency vehicles at all times.
Emergency Notification System- A reverse 911 system alerts residents,
businesses and visitors about potential emergency circumstances and rapidly
notifies specific geographical areas by telephone. You can register your cell phone
number by going to the Village website.
Home Security—The Police Department has a Home Security Handbook and
other tips to keep your property safe.
Medication Disposal- There is a drop box at the Police Department to bring old
medications, please put them in a clear plastic bag
Safe Exchange Area—Residents may use this safe meeting area to make a safe
exchange for an online purchase 24 hours a day. Located on the north side of the
Safety Center parking lot at 5911 West Grange Avenue.
Special Needs Registry—The Special Needs Registry is a Greendale Police
Department project in partnership with the community promoting
communication and giving first responders quick access to critical information
about a registered person with special needs. You may find the form on the
Village website.
Vacation House Watch—Homeowners may notify the Police Department when
their home may be vacant for an extended period of time due to vacation or other
circumstances. Submit the Vacation House Watch Form located on the Police
Department page on the Village website.
Public Works: The Public Works is responsible for garbage/recycling collection,
snow removal, maintenance of Village Parks and buildings, maintenance of the wa-
ter, stormwater and sewer utilities, maintenance of Village streets and much more!
See page 3 for information on refuse and recycling.
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Village Hall: The Village Hall is located at 6500 Northway and is open Monday—
Friday 7:30 am—4:30 pm. There you can register to vote, pay your water bill and/or
property taxes, speak with the Building Inspector, apply for permits, apply for a
rummage sale permit and much more.
Elections & Voting—If you are new to the Village and have updated your
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
driver’s license to your Greendale address, you can easily register by going to
myvote.wi.gov. If you have not updated your address, you can fill out a voter
registration application and bring in proof of residency either to Village Hall or on
the day of the election. All residents who live east of Loomis Road vote on High-
land View Elementary (5900 S. 51st Street) and all residents who live west of
Loomis Road vote at the Greendale High School (6801 Southway)
Property taxes—During the month of December, all real estate owners will re-
ceive their property tax bill. The first payment is due January 31st, and the bill
can be paid all at once or in three installments (second installment due April 30th
and third installment due July 31st). Payments can be made online, mailed in, left
in the Village’s drop box or paid in person at Village Hall.
Water & Sewer: The Village maintains their own water and sewer lines, which are
connected to Milwaukee Water Works and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District. Utility bills are billed quarterly and are mailed to the property address.
You may set up automatic payment of your utility bills, pay online or in person at
Village Hall. Contact Village Hall 414-423-2100 with any questions on utility bill-
ing. For any water main breaks or sewer backups, please contact the Department
of Public Works 414-423-2133 during business hours (Monday—Friday 7:00 am—
3:00 pm) or the Police Department after hours 414-423-2121.
Welcome Center: The Historic Greendale Welcome Center is located at 5680
Broad Street (414-409-2556). Stop by to pick up Greendale gear, map of the Village,
learn about Greendale’s history, check out the Chamber of Commerce display and
upcoming Village events.
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
More information on the Village, including information on local restaurants and
businesses, may be found in the attached Welcome letter for new residents.
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