[Added 8-24-2016 by Ord.
No. 3612]
A. Required. Except as required by state law, no person shall alter
or install electrical wires and apparatus for the utilization of electrical
current for light, heat or power in the City without first having
procured a license as provided below. Application for such license
shall be made to the Electrical Inspector.
B. Facilities maintenance wiring license.
(1)
Any employee designated as the employee responsible for the
maintenance, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, fixtures or
equipment on the premises of his employer shall obtain a facilities
maintenance wiring license unless he is under the direct supervision
of a Master Electrician employed by the same employer and holds an
electrical credential with the State of Wisconsin. Applicants for
a facilities maintenance wiring license shall pay an examination fee
set by resolution of the City Council and furnish written evidence
of the following qualifications:
(a)
Four years practical experience in facilities electrical wiring
work.
(b)
Affidavit from employer that applicant will be employed as wiring
maintenance personnel.
(c)
Attained the age of 18 years.
(d)
Has satisfactorily passed the examination.
(2)
The facilities maintenance wiring license is transferable from
one employer to another subject to the approval of the Electrical
Inspector.
C. Working without license.
(1)
When allowed. Employees of electrical, telephone, telegraph
and railway utilities may perform the planning or superintending and
installation, operation and maintenance of equipment and materials
required for the operation of the business of such utilities without
a license, but when such employees perform work on property or premises
of other persons, except when making service connections and installing
and testing transformers, meters and other equipment ordinarily furnished
by and remaining the property of the utility, they shall be licensed
in the manner provided for in this article.
(2)
Homeowner's permit required. A homeowner who owns and occupies
his permanent residence of a single-family dwelling may personally
complete the wiring, but a permit must be procured and work inspected
and approved in the same manner as for a licensed electrician. An
owner must prove his competence to conform to all rules and regulations
by furnished plans or drawings of a proposed work when requested by
the Inspector. The Electrical Inspector has the right to deny or revoke
a permit if the Inspector feels the homeowner is not competent to
complete the wiring in a safe manner.
D. Applications. Applications for a facilities maintenance wiring license
shall be made to the Electrical Inspector on forms furnished by him
and before such license shall be issued.
E. Fees. Annual license fees shall be paid to the City in an amount
set by resolution of the City Council.
F. Revocation of license. Any license granted under this article may
be revoked by the Electrical Inspector if the licensee violates any
ordinance or law relating to electrical work or is guilty of installing
electrical construction which is a hazard to life or property. The
contractor, master and employer of licensee are jointly and severally
responsible for compliance with the Electrical Code. When a license
is revoked, a new license shall not again be granted to the same licensee
for a period of 30 days nor until the licensee shall have corrected
the faulty construction in accordance with the provisions of this
article and shall have made application and paid the fees as required
for the original license. The Electrical Inspector shall have discretionary
power to withhold the granting of a new license for cause for a period
not to exceed six months.
G. Renewals. All licenses shall expire on the 30th day of June next
after date of issuance, unless sooner revoked. Licenses may be renewed
upon application, approval and payment to the City of the renewal
fee pertaining to that class of license not later than the 30th day
of June in the year in which the license expires. If a license is
permitted to expire and is not renewed within 30 days after date of
expiration, the former holder shall have the same status as a person
not previously licensed.
[Amended 8-24-2016 by Ord. No. 3612]
Building permit fees shall be paid to the City upon issuance
of a permit as required by this article. Permit fees shall be based
on the cost of the job, including the cost of labor and material,
and shall be paid in an amount set by resolution of the City Council.
[Amended 10-11-1995 by Ord. No. 2802; 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 3047; 1-11-2012 by Ord. No. 3483; 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544; 3-28-2018 by Ord. No. 3659]
A. Any land vacant on July 1, 1967, and any building, structure, addition
or major alteration thereto constructed after July 1, 1967, will not
be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issued
by the Building Inspector, except temporary occupancy pending completion
of the building when approved, in writing, by the Building Inspector.
No new use, change of building use or land use, or change of occupancy
(i.e., change of use classification) will be made of any land, building
or structure until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. The
requirement for a certificate of occupancy for a change of use or
change of occupancy (i.e., change of use classification) will apply
to nonresidential uses at such time as a building, electrical or plumbing
permit is required for work, including remodeling, modification, alteration,
addition and/or expansion.
B. Failure to comply with all provisions of this article may result
in the withholding of required certificate of occupancy pending compliance
with the requirements of this article.
C. Every application for a building permit will be deemed to be an application
for a certificate of occupancy. Every application for a certificate
of occupancy for a new use of land or existing building or structure
where no zoning certificate is required will be made to the Building
Inspector.
D. A certificate of occupancy will be issued only after the Building
Inspector has inspected the premises and finds:
(1) Compliance with all applicable regulations of the zoning district
in which the use, building or structure is located; and
(2) The use of the building or structure is in conformance with the plans
and specifications for which the zoning certificate was issued.
E. Every certificate of occupancy shall be dated, will state that the use or occupancy complies with the provisions of Chapter
720, Zoning, and shall be signed by the Building Inspector. For commercial projects, the Fire Inspector must sign the certificate of occupancy.
F. The certificate of occupancy will be issued, or written notice will
be given to the applicant specifying the reasons why a temporary or
permanent certificate cannot be issued, not later than seven business
days after the Building Inspector is notified in writing that the
building or premises is ready for occupancy.
G. If occupancy or use of a building, structure or land is desired prior
to completion of all plan details which must be complied with, the
Building Inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy
as follows:
(1) For a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of its issuance.
(2) The portion of the land, building or structure for which the temporary
certificate of occupancy is issued has been completed and meets the
requirements of all applicable City code regulations, and the remaining
portion of the land, building or structure is in the process of completion.
H. Project deposit. Project deposit will be paid by the builder or property
owner at the time of permit issuance. This requirement will apply
to new residential, new commercial, new industrial construction, any
additions or renovations to a structure, new accessory buildings,
or demolition. The fee will be as set forth by the City Council. Funds
will be returned to the builder or property owner upon issuance of
a final certificate of occupancy, less any reinspection fees. The
project deposit will be forfeited to the City of Fond du Lac for use
in completing the required work if occupancy is taken prior to the
completion of final inspections and the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy and/or prior to the issuance of a temporary certificate
of occupancy.
The Board of Appeals of the City shall be as provided for in §
720-95 of Chapter
720, Zoning.
A. Appeal from determination of the Building Inspector.
(1) Whenever any person is aggrieved by any ruling, order or determination of the Building Inspector, appeal therefrom shall be taken to the Board of Appeals of the City as provided in §
720-95 of Chapter
720, Zoning.
(2) The owner of a building or structure or any other person may appeal
from the decision of the Building Inspector refusing to grant a modification
of the provisions of this article covering the manner of construction
or materials to be used in the erection, alteration or repair of a
building or structure.
(3) Application for appeal may be made when it is claimed that the true
intent of this article or the rules legally adopted hereunder have
been incorrectly interpreted, the provision of this article does not
apply or an equally good or better form of construction can be used.
B. Appeal to court. The procedure established by § 62.23(7)(e)10
to 15, Wis. Stats., for appeals of decisions of the Board of Appeals
is hereby established as the exclusive remedy from a decision of the
Board of Appeals.
[Amended 5-28-2003 by Ord. No. 3163; 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
The relocation of any building into or within the City limits must be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department, in accord with §
720-19 of Chapter
720, Zoning, prior to the issuance of a moving permit. No building shall be moved into or within the City limits and relocated, regardless of the present development of the area, which in the opinion of the Building Inspector violates any provision of the Chapter
720, Zoning, or is in such a state of disrepair that it would tend to substantially depreciate other property in the immediate vicinity or in its development in the future. Any such building must comply with the requirements of this article. Any restrictive ruling of the Building Inspector may be appealed to the City Board of Appeals.
A. Permit required.
(1) A permit is required for the relocation of all buildings within the
City. Every application for a permit to move a building shall set
forth in detail a description of the construction at the present time,
its use and location, with a diagram of the lot showing proposed new
location and showing any existing building thereon.
(2) Substructure plans for new location, showing footings, foundation
walls, etc., constructed in accordance with this article, shall be
submitted with application for moving permit. The permit will not
be issued until the Building Inspector receives certification that
all utilities have been disconnected and the sewer lateral is sealed.
B. Indemnity. By acceptance of a permit, the applicant indemnifies the
City against any and all judgments, claims of every nature whatsoever,
costs and expense resulting from the moving of the proposed building,
including damage caused to street, curbing or sidewalk.
C. Route to be approved. Every application for a permit to move a building
shall set forth in detail the route proposed to be followed in moving
the building. In every instance the approved route must be followed.
Application for a permit must be made at least two weeks prior to
the proposed move. If the building to be moved exceeds 750 square
feet, or, if in the judgment of the Building Inspector, the move may
present special circumstances, the application for permit shall be
referred to the Site Plan Review Committee. The Committee shall review
the route and timing, as well as conflicts with trees, utilities,
traffic signals, signs, etc. If additional time is necessary to make
arrangements satisfactory to the Committee, the move shall be delayed.
The City may reject the proposed route, or modify, as necessary.
D. Service connections.
(1) Before a building can be demolished or removed, the owner or his
agent shall notify all utilities having service connections to the
building, such as water, electric, gas and other connections, and
these connections shall be removed or shut off, as appropriate. Certification
that all utilities have been properly disconnected must be presented
to the Building Inspector prior to the permit being issued.
(2) Prior to the start of wrecking operations, the applicant shall properly
seal the building sewer at a point between the curb and sidewalk.
(3) The applicant shall obtain a sewer disconnection permit from the
City Plumbing Inspector. The applicant shall call the City Plumbing
Inspector when the sewer is to be disconnected. The sewer shall not
be covered until the seal has been checked and approved by the City
Plumbing Inspector.
E. Costs.
(1) Prior to the permit being issued, the applicant shall provide a cash deposit of $7,500 to the City. Any expenses incurred by the City, including those discussed in §
720-19, shall be withdrawn from the deposit. The remaining balance shall be returned to the applicant. In cases where the Director of Public Works believes that City expenses may exceed $7,500, the DPW may require a higher deposit.
(2) The applicant shall be responsible for hiring of and payment to licensed
contractors for the performance of all work within the street right-of-way,
including tree trimming and/or replacement, and removal and replacement
of streetlights, traffic signals, and signs. None of this work shall
be done by City crews.
(3) Removal of terrace trees, or trimming beyond the point deemed appropriate
by the Parks Superintendent, shall be avoided where alternatives exist.
If it is not possible to avoid removal of the tree(s), the applicant
shall pay the full value of the tree based upon the Parks Superintendent's
tree appraisal.
F. General requirements.
(1) The moving of a building shall be limited to between the hours of
2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. within the public right-of-way, with the least
possible obstruction to thoroughfare.
(2) No building shall be allowed to remain overnight upon any street
crossing or intersection or so near thereto as to prevent easy access
to any fire hydrant.
(3) Warning lights shall be attached to every building being moved along
a street during the period from sunset to sunrise. The lights shall
be attached to the building one at each corner and in every case lights
shall not be placed farther apart than 12 feet.
(4) Every person who has moved a building as provided in this article
shall report, within one day after the building has reached its destination,
to the City Building Inspector who shall notify the Director of Public
Works, who shall thereupon inspect the streets and alleys over and
along which the building has been moved and ascertain their condition.
If the removal of the building has caused any damage to the streets,
curbing, sidewalks, etc., the house mover shall immediately place
them in as good repair as they were before the permit was granted.
Upon failure of the permit holder to repair such damage within 10
days thereafter to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works,
the City shall repair the damage and hold the appropriate amount of
the deposit by the permit holder responsible for the payment of same.
(5) In any case where a building is moved leaving an open basement, such
basement shall be immediately filled to grade level, leveled and finished
off so as not to spoil the general appearance of the neighborhood.
If new construction is contemplated or circumstances dictate, the
basement may be completely and adequately fenced in with a fence not
less than four feet in height for protection of the public for a period
not to exceed 30 days, after which it shall be filled in by the owner.
Failing such, it shall be declared a public nuisance and shall be
filled in by the City and the cost thereof assessed against the property.
No building material, machinery or equipment shall be placed
upon any street, sidewalk or parkway without a permit as provided
in this article.
[Amended 8-28-2002 by Ord. No. 3117; 11-25-2008 by Ord. No. 3386; 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544; 3-28-2018 by Ord. No. 3659]
A. Stormwater management regulations pursuant to Chapter
325, Erosion Control and Stormwater Management, of this Code shall apply to the development and use of land within the incorporated boundaries of the City.
Sandblasting or any kind of abrasive treatment to buildings
or structures in the City on public sidewalks or adjacent thereto
will be permitted only under the following conditions:
A. The work shall be done in such manner that no waste, dust or abrasive
materials shall permeate the air or be deposited on any public street,
including sidewalk, or objects on such streets, on any adjacent premises
or on any persons; provided, however, that the space used for scaffolding
shall be exempt from such requirements during the period of time that
the scaffolding is in place. Spaces beneath scaffolding shall be broomed
clean at least once every 24 hours and prior to anticipated precipitation
to prevent runoff onto the area designated for pedestrian traffic.
Exception to the foregoing may be granted by the Building Inspector
when and if so requested for isolated areas where density of population
is low, where there are no surfaced areas, where the pedestrian traffic
count is low or in other circumstances where compliance is not essential.
B. If necessary scaffolding occupies so much of the public sidewalk
that pedestrians will be forced into the vehicular travelway, a temporary
passageway shall be erected in accordance with applicable provisions
of this Code.
C. Scaffolding or any other obstructions on any public land shall be
sufficiently lighted at night.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
A. General. No off-street parking area shall be constructed, unless constructed in accordance with the provisions of this article, Article
X of Chapter
720, Zoning, and other applicable provisions of this Code.
B. Permits. No off-street parking area shall be constructed until the
plan has been submitted and approved and a permit has been issued
by the Building Inspector.
This article shall not be construed as imposing any liability
on the part of the City for damages to anyone injured or any property
destroyed by any defect in any building or equipment or any electric
wiring or equipment or by reason of any inspection made by any City
officer or employee.
[Amended 7-23-2009 by Ord. No. 3410]
Calculations for maximum occupancy of a building shall be made
according to the terms of the applicable State of Wisconsin Building
Code or City Code. For the purpose of calculating or determining maximum
occupancy of a building, any outdoor use structures such as decks,
patios, beer gardens, smoking shelters and the like shall not be included
and shall not increase the maximum occupancy of the building. However,
the total combined maximum occupancy for such a building and all such
abutting outdoor use structures is limited to the maximum occupancy
of such building.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
Except as otherwise provided herein, any person, firm, corporation or organization found to be in violation of the provisions of this article or any rule or order promulgated herein shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-4 of this Code.