[Adopted as Ch. 14 of the 2001 Village Code]
The administrative code provisions describing and defining regulations
with respect to one- and two-family dwellings in Chapters SPS 320
through 325 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, whose effective
dates are generally June 1, 1980, are hereby adopted and by reference
made a part of this article as if fully set forth herein. Any act
required to be performed or prohibited by an administrative code provision
incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this
article. Any further amendments, revisions or modifications of the
administrative code provision incorporated herein are intended to
be made part of this article to secure uniform statewide regulation
of one- and two-family dwellings in this Village of the State of Wisconsin.
A copy of these administrative code provisions and any future amendments
shall be kept on file in the Village Clerk/Treasurer's office.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADDITION
New construction performed on a dwelling which increases
the outside dimensions of the dwelling.
ALTERATION
A substantial change or modification other than an addition
or minor repair to a dwelling or to systems involved within a dwelling.
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Safety and Professional Services.
DWELLING
A.
Any building, the initial construction of which is commenced
on or after the effective date of this article, which contains one
or two dwelling units; or
B.
An existing structure, or that part of an existing structure,
which is used or intended to be used as a one- or two-family dwelling.
MINOR REPAIR
Repair performed for maintenance or replacement purposes
on any existing one- or two-family dwelling which does not affect
room arrangement, light, ventilation, access to or efficiency of any
exit stairways or exits, fire protection, or exterior aesthetic appearance,
and which does not increase a given occupation and use. No building
permit is required for work to be performed which is deemed minor
repair.
ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
A building structure which contains one or separate households
intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by an individual
or by two or more individuals maintaining a common household, to the
exclusion of all others.
PERSON
An individual, partnership, firm or corporation.
UNIFORM DWELLING CODE
Those administrative code provisions, and any future amendments,
revisions or modifications thereto, contained in the following chapters
of the Wisconsin Administrative Code:
A.
Chapter SPS 320, Administration and Enforcement.
B.
Chapter SPS 321, Construction Standards.
C.
Chapter SPS 322, Energy Conservation.
D.
Chapter SPS 323, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning.
E.
Chapter SPS 324, Electrical Standards.
F.
Chapter SPS 325, Plumbing.
[Amended by Ord. No. A-138]
For the purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of this article and the Uniform Dwelling Code, the Village shall establish the office of Building Inspector, which shall be filled by that method prescribed under Chapter
51, Officers and Employees, of the Village Code.
[Amended 10-13-1993 by Ord. No. A-104]
At the time of application for a building permit, the applicant
shall pay to the Village Clerk/Treasurer fees for administrative costs
of the Village and for building, plumbing and heating and electrical
permits, as established by resolution of the Village Board and posted
in the office of the Village Clerk/Treasurer. Plan review fees shall
be paid to the Village Clerk/Treasurer when determined by the Building
Inspector upon review of plans. If work is commenced prior to issuance
of a permit, double fees shall be charged.
Any person feeling aggrieved by an order or a determination
of the Building Inspector may appeal from such order or determination
to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Those procedures customarily used
to effectuate an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall apply.
This article shall not be constructed as an assumption of liability
by the Village for damages because of injuries sustained or property
destroyed by any defect in any dwelling or equipment.