Effective May 1, 2019, the City of Whitewater has made changes to an ordinance regarding property damage to further protect Local Landmarks. The amendment will increase fines to those who damage properties listed as a Whitewater Local Landmark.

• Section 7.36.030 (b) (1) Damage to a Landmark or Landmark Site as defined in 17.04.020 shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of $700 to $1,000.
• Section 7.36.030 (b) (2) Any person causing damage to a Landmark or Landmark Site as defined in 17.04.020 for a second time within a one-year period shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of $900 to $1,100.
• Section 7.46.030 Theft or petty theft of property that is part of a Landmark or Landmark Site as defined in 17.04.020 shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $600 for a first offense, not less than $350 nor more than $700 for a second offense, and not less than $400 nor more than $800 for a third offense, together with costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of such fine and cost of prosecution, shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not to exceed six months.

Information about Whitewater Landmarks and a full listing of city ordinances can be found on the city website, www.whitewater-wi.gov. To view an interactive map of Landmarks in the City of Whitewater, visit https://whitewater.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=d18ae8941eb847b5b92f896ebb84214f

Questions relating to the ordinance changes can be directed to Neighborhood Services Director, Chris Munz-Pritchard at 262-473-0143 or CMunz-Pritchard@whitewater-wi.gov.