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Board denies daycare at 1722 S. 13th, citing play‑space safety in narrow alley

Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Milwaukee · April 2, 2026
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Summary

City departments opposed locating an on‑site play area in a vacated, L‑shaped alley at 1722 S. 13th St., citing fire‑escape discharge, utility poles and dumpster locations; the board found the site failed to protect public health and safety and denied the application.

The Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals voted on April 2 to deny an application to operate a daycare at 1722 South 13th Street after city departments warned the proposed on‑site play area in a vacated alley posed significant safety hazards.

Department of Public Works said the narrow, L‑shaped alley contains fire escapes, exhaust vents, utility poles and overhead utility lines, and that the proposed play area appeared to be only about 11.3 feet…

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