This chapter is adopted under the authority granted by § 101.65,
Wis. Stats.
The purpose of this chapter 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. This chapter repeals and replaces any previously adopted
Town ordinance as to those matters that are provided for in this chapter.
The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320 to 325 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 chapter. Detached garages will need to comply
with the Uniform Dwelling Code fire separation requirements.
Wisconsin Administrative Code Chs. SPS 361 to 366, the Wisconsin
Commercial Building Code; Chs. SPS 375 to 379, Buildings Constructed
Prior to 1914, are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter
with respect to those classes of buildings to which this building
code specifically applies. Any future amendments, revisions and modifications
of said chapters incorporated herein are intended to be made a part
of this chapter.
[Added 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-3]
Chapter SPS 316 Wis. Adm. Code (Electrical), and all amendments
thereto, are adopted and incorporated by reference and shall apply
to all buildings covered by that electrical code.
[Amended 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-3]
The Town's Building Inspector shall administer and enforce this
chapter and shall be certified by the State of Wisconsin to perform
all building inspections provided for under this chapter.
[Amended 12-16-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-10]
A. The building permit fees shall be determined by the Town Board and
included on the Town's fee schedule. Building permit fees shall
be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit and prior to
construction being started.
B. The amount of the building permit fees shall be double the usual
fees in the event that construction is started prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
[Amended 2-18-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1; 12-16-2014 by Ord. No.
2014-10]
In addition to any other remedies and penalties set forth in
this chapter, the enforcement of this chapter 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 not be less than $50 nor more than $1,000, together
with the costs of prosecution for each day of noncompliance.
[Added 12-16-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-10]
Any person aggrieved by an order or a determination of the Town
Building Inspector may, within 45 days after the issuance of such
order or determination, appeal such order or determination to the
Town Board.