No animal waste storage facility or parts thereof may be located,
installed, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted, substantially
altered or its use changed without an animal waste storage facility
permit as provided in this chapter, and without compliance with the
provisions of this chapter. The requirements of this chapter shall
be in addition to any other chapter or administrative rule regulating
animal waste storage or applicable technical standards. In the case
of conflict, the most stringent provisions shall apply.
Emergency repairs such as repairing a broken pipe or equipment, leaking dikes or the removal of stoppages may be performed without an animal waste storage facility permit. Such work shall be reported to the administering authority as soon as possible with a maximum of two working days for a determination as to whether an animal waste storage facility permit will be required for an additional alteration or repair to the facility. The administering authority may consult with the Village Board prior to making this determination. This chapter shall not require a permit for routine maintenance or repair of an existing animal waste storage facility or transfer equipment. In addition, no permit is required for barnyard construction or alteration which does not meet the definition of animal waste storage facility in § 119-11 of this chapter.
A.
Fees. The fee for a permit under this chapter shall be established
by the administering authority and adopted by the Village Board. The
fee shall reflect reasonable expenses associated with administration
of this chapter. The fee is nonrefundable and must be submitted with
the application.
A.
An application for an animal waste storage facility permit shall
be filed with the administering authority on forms supplied by the
administering authority and shall include a plan specifying the following:
(1)
The number and kinds of animals for which storage is provided and
design duration.
(2)
A sketch of the facility and its location in relation to buildings,
roads, lot lines, and other features within 250 feet, and homes within
500 feet of the proposed facility. The sketch shall be drawn to scale,
with a scale no smaller than one inch equals 100 feet.
(3)
The structural details, including dimensions, cross sections, and
concrete thickness and reinforcement.
(4)
The location of any wells within 300 feet of the facility.
(5)
The soil test pit and/or soil depth boring locations and soil descriptions
to a depth of at least five feet below the planned bottom of the facility,
or to bedrock if at a lesser depth.
(6)
The elevation of groundwater or bedrock if encountered in the soil
profile and the date of any such determinations.
(7)
Provisions for adequate drainage and control of runoff to prevent
pollution of surface water and groundwater. If a navigable body of
water lies within 500 feet of the facility, the location and distance
to the body of water shall be shown.
(8)
The scale of the drawing and the north arrow.
(9)
A time schedule for construction of the facility.
(10)
A description of the method in transferring animal waste into
and from the facility.
(13)
Any other additional information required by the administering
authority to determine compliance with this chapter.
A.
The administering authority shall receive and review all permit applications.
B.
The administering authority shall determine if the proposed facility meets the required standards set forth in § 119-14. In making this determination, the administering authority may require a site inspection and/or may consult with an outside agency.
C.
Within 30 days after receiving the completed application and fee,
the administering authority shall inform the applicant in writing
whether the permit application is approved or disapproved. If additional
information is required from the applicant, the administering authority
has 30 days from the receipt of the additional information in which
to approve or disapprove the application. If, in addition to the applicant's
information, the administering authority requires comment from an
outside agency, the administering authority has 30 days from receipt
of the comments from the outside agency in which to approve or disapprove
the application.
D.
The administering authority shall mail a copy of action taken by
the administering authority and the permit to the Village of Richfield.
The administering authority may mail a copy of the action taken and
permit to other agencies or units of government that may have jurisdiction
over the proposed facility.
All permits issued under this chapter shall be subject to the
following conditions and requirements in addition to any other conditions
or requirements imposed by the administering authority, Village Board,
other state agencies or local units of government:
A.
Design and construction shall be carried out in accordance with the animal waste storage facility plan and applicable standards specified in § 119-24.
B.
The permittee shall give two working day's notice to the administering
authority before starting any construction activity authorized by
the permit.
C.
The permittee certifies in writing that all other state, county,
Village, Army Corps of Engineers or other state or federally required
permits will be obtained from the appropriate authorities. The administering
authority may require proof of any permit known to be needed prior
to issuing an animal waste storage facility permit.
D.
Approval in writing must be obtained from the administering authority
prior to any modifications to the approved animal waste storage facility
plan.
E.
The permittee and, if applicable, the contractor or professional
engineer, licensed in the State of Wisconsin, shall certify in writing
that the facility was installed as planned and designed. A copy of
the signed certification sheet shall be given to the administering
authority within 30 days of completion of installation. Administering
authority personnel may conduct site inspection during and following
construction to determine that the facility was installed as planned
and designed. Any approved changes made to the animal waste storage
facility plans shall be specified in the certification sheet and approved
by the administering authority.
F.
Unless an extension is granted by the administering authority, all
activities authorized by permit must be completed within two years
from the date of issuance after which such permit shall be void.
The administering authority may revoke any permit issued under
this chapter if the holder of the permit has misrepresented any material
fact in the permit application or animal waste storage facility plan,
or if the holder of the permit violates any of the conditions of the
permit. The permittee shall be immediately notified of the revocation
in writing giving the reason(s) for revocation.
