[Adopted 5-7-1960 as Secs. 8.01 and 8.02 of the 1960 Code; amended 6-7-2001 by Ord. No.
2001-01]
[Adopted 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-03]
These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by
§ 101.65, Wisconsin Statutes.
The purpose of this article is to promote the general health,
safety and welfare and to maintain required local uniformity with
the administrative and technical requirements of the Wisconsin Uniform
Dwelling Code.
The scope of this article includes the construction and inspection
of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.
The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. Comm 20 to 25 of the
Wisconsin Administrative Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted
and incorporated by reference and shall apply to all buildings within
the scope of this article.
There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector,
who shall administer and enforce this article and shall be certified
by the Division of Safety and Buildings, as specified by Wisconsin
Statutes, § 101.66(2), in the category of Uniform Dwelling
Code Construction Inspector. Additionally, this or other assistant
inspectors shall possess the certification categories of UDC HVAC,
UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing.
If a person alters a building in excess of $100,000 value in
any twelve-month period, adds onto a building in excess of 2,000 square
feet in any twelve-month period, or builds or installs a new building,
within the scope of this article, he or she shall first obtain a building
permit for such work from the building inspector. Any structural changes
or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions shall
require permits if over the foregoing thresholds. Restoration or repair
of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined
by the Building Inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Residing,
re-roofing, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry
shall be exempted from permit requirements.
The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and
shall include $30 to be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
for a UDC permit seal that shall be assigned to any new dwelling.
The enforcement of this article and all other laws and ordinances
relating to building shall be by means of the withholding of building
permits, imposition of forfeitures and injunctive action. Forfeitures
shall be not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.
This article shall be effective November 5, 2009, upon passage
and publication as provided by law.
The Building Inspector(s) shall keep a log of all inspections
completed.