It is the purpose and intent of this article to create special
regulations relating to the Construction Standards Code, for the following
reasons:
A.
To promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare
of the community, with due consideration of the needs of the region
affected by the City's land and building construction and use
policies.
B.
To conserve the value of buildings and the quality of neighborhood
and environmental amenities.
C.
To secure safety from fire, panic, environmental hazards and other
dangers.
A.
DRIVEWAY
DWELLING
DWELLING UNIT
FAMILY
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
OCCUPANT
OPERATOR
OWNER
REAR YARD
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SIDE YARD
STORE
STREET YARD
UNSECURED
VEHICLE
Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable in this
section.
The area leading directly from the public street to a garage
or carport (or if no garage or carport exists, a parking area immediately
in front of the dwelling unit) intended for vehicles to travel to
and from those two locations and park thereon.
A place of abode, a residence or a house for use by one or
more persons, excluding hotels or motels.
One or more rooms with provisions for living, cooking, sanitary
and sleeping facilities arranged for habitation by one family.
An adult, or two adults regardless of gender and any individuals
related to either such individual by blood, marriage or adoption,
including foster children; all of which are living together in a single
housekeeping unit.
An area surfaced with concrete, asphalt, brick or a similar
hard surface.
Any person who occupies or has actual possession of a property,
structure or dwelling, or part thereof.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a property,
structure or dwelling, or part thereof, whether with or without the
knowledge and consent of the owner.
Every individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership,
limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or similar
entity, having a legal or equitable interest in a property, structure
or dwelling. "Owner" shall also include the representative, officer,
agent or other person having the ownership, control, custody or management
of any building. "Owner" does not include any person whose legal or
equitable interest in the building is a security interest derived
solely from the extension of credit to permit construction, purchase
or remodeling of the property, structure or dwelling by a third party.
The area of a lot as defined as either a rear yard or shore yard in § 480-24D(8) of this Code.
The area located in a Single Family Residence District, Two Family Residence District, or Multifamily Residence District under Chapter 480, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Monona.
The area of a lot as defined as a side yard in § 480-24D(8) of this Code.
To place an item in a location with no intent to immediately
use it. An item will be rebuttably presumed to be stored at a location
if it remains at that location without being moved for a period of
21 consecutive days.
The area of a lot as defined as a street yard in § 480-24D(8) of this Code.
Means there exists an opening into a building through which
a person or animal may enter that is not maintained by the owner,
operator or legal occupant in a manner that controls access thereto.
Any device designed for transportation which is capable of
self-propulsion, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks,
jeeps, vans, motorcycles, motorbikes, go-karts, motorized three-wheeled
vehicles, all-terrain vehicles ("ATVs"), utility task vehicles ("UTVs"),
neighborhood electric vehicles ("NEVs"), golf carts, mopeds, snowmobiles,
dune buggies, tractors, motorboats (with or without a motor attached),
sailboats, iceboats, personal watercraft. The phrase also includes
all utility trailers, trailers designed for transporting any of the
above-listed vehicles and devices designed for transportation which
are not capable of self-propulsion but which are greater than six
feet in length, including but not limited to canoes, kayaks and paddle
boards.
B.
Health and safety. Every owner, operator or occupant who has assumed
responsibility for maintaining the property pursuant to a written
lease shall remove therefrom and dispose of within a reasonable time
all articles or materials visible to the public which are reasonably
detrimental to the health or safety of the neighborhood or the City
in general.
C.
Property maintenance responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants.
Every owner, operator and occupant who has assumed responsibility
for maintaining the property pursuant to a written lease shall improve
and maintain all property under his or her control so as to comply
with the following minimum requirements:
(1)
All exterior areas of the property shall be graded to divert water
away from all buildings.
(2)
The interior of all vacant buildings and structures and all exterior
areas of all property shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition,
free from accumulation of debris, rubbish, garbage, physical hazards,
rodent and varmint harborages and infestations, and animal feces.
All animal feces shall be removed within 24 hours.
(3)
Fences, structures, walks, driveways, parking areas and similar paved
areas shall be properly maintained in a safe condition.
(4)
The exterior surfaces of all buildings and structures not inherently
resistant to or chemically treated to prevent deterioration shall
be treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative
which will provide adequate resistance to weathering.
(5)
Every interior floor, wall and ceiling including door and window
assemblies shall be kept in good repair and shall be capable of affording
privacy from public view.
(6)
Every inside and outside stair, porch, platform, balcony and appurtenance
thereto shall be maintained in good repair, safe to use and capable
of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
(7)
Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be maintained
in good repair and free from defects, leaks and obstructions.
(8)
Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface
shall be maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and
so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a sanitary condition.
(9)
No owner shall allow an accumulation of rocks, trees, stumps, waste
building material or other debris on the property; except such debris
resulting from land development, building construction, street grading,
or installation of underground utilities may remain on the property
for a period of not more than 10 days, unless a valid building permit
has been issued, in which case such accumulation be disposed of as
set forth in the building permit.[1]
(10)
All private storm sewers and building storm sewers shall be
properly installed and maintained in good repair, free from defects,
leaks and obstructions.
(11)
All rain gutters, downspouts, including extensions, and the
discharge systems for sump pumps shall be maintained in good repair
and shall minimize the effect of runoff onto adjacent properties.
(12)
All structures shall be constructed and maintained so that the
exterior is reasonably weathertight and inaccessible to rodents, vermin
and insects.
(13)
The exterior of all property shall be maintained in a reasonably
litter-free condition. All litter that is subject to movement by the
elements shall be promptly removed so as to reasonably prevent it
being blown onto other property by the elements.
D.
Paved driveways. All driveways on properties in a residential district
shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, brick, pervious paver or a
similar surface within one year of:
E.
Vacant and damaged buildings.
(1)
Vacant buildings.
(a)
Requirement to secure vacant buildings. Any building which is
vacant and unsecured for any reason constitutes a public nuisance.
No owner, operator or occupant may maintain or permit a public nuisance
within the City. The owner shall abate the nuisance by securing the
building, including any shed or outbuilding, against entry by persons
or animals. This may include, with prior written approval of the Building
Inspector, adequately boarding up doors, windows and other openings
in a workmanlike manner so as to prevent entry, vandalism or damage.
Trespassers, garbage, animals, animal nests and animal nesting materials
shall be removed prior to securing the building.
(b)
Other requirements. The owner of a vacant building shall ensure
that the following requirements are met with respect to the vacant
building:
[1]
The utilities, plumbing, electrical and heating systems shall
be maintained at all times in a safe condition, inactivated or drained
so as to prevent the possibility of damage to the structure by the
failure of such utilities and so as to prevent hazardous and dangerous
conditions.
[2]
At least one door boarded at the grade level shall be maintained
with locks and hinges to permit entry for inspection purposes.
[3]
Access to the building for inspection purposes is required to
be provided to the Building Inspector.
[4]
Screening or alternate methods of boarding may be permitted
upon prior written approval by the Building Inspector.
[5]
The Building Inspector shall be notified in writing no later
than 10 days prior to the sale, transfer of possession, or the unboarding
of the property.
(2)
Damaged buildings. When any building has been damaged by fire or
other cause, such that hazardous or dangerous conditions exist, and
the building cannot be secured by conventional locking or boarding
up of windows and doors, such building shall be fenced off so as to
prevent access and entry to the structure and the area immediately
surrounding the structure.
F.
Outdoor storage. No owner, operator or occupant of property in a
residential district shall store or accumulate outdoors on such property
any of the following items unless such property is expressly zoned
to permit such storage or accumulation:
(1)
Vehicles. No owner, operator or occupant shall store outdoors any
vehicle in the street yard of any property in any residential district,
except as follows:
[Amended 11-2-2015 by Ord. No. 672]
(a)
The number of vehicles in the street yard does not exceed the
following number:
[1]
For properties on which three or more dwelling units exist,
the number of vehicles shall not exceed the number of parking spaces
provided on the site.
[2]
For purposes of this subsection, one or two vehicles on a single
trailer designed for the transportation of those vehicles shall be
considered one vehicle.
(b)
All such vehicle(s) shall comply with all of the following:
[1]
They are parked with all points of contact on a surface preventing
the item(s) from sinking into the ground, with no part extending over
a public sidewalk or public street.
[2]
They are owned by and lawfully registered to at least one of
the residents of the dwelling unit, with the exception of temporary
guests staying at the dwelling unit.
[3]
They remain at that location without being moved for no longer
than nine consecutive months.
[4]
They are lawfully licensed and properly display license plates
and current registration.
[5]
They are in operating condition, except vehicles which are actively
being repaired.
[6]
They are not used for dwelling purposes, except for overnight
sleeping for a maximum of 14 days in any one calendar year.
[7]
They are not connected to sewer lines, waterlines, except temporary
electrical connections for charging batteries.
[8]
They are not used to store goods, materials or equipment other
than those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for
its immediate use.
(c)
Except as provided in Subsection F(1)(a) or (b) above, all vehicles shall be stored inside a garage or outside in the back yard or side yard of the property. Vehicles may be stored on the side yard of a property and shall be parked with all points of contact on a surface preventing the item(s) from sinking into the ground, with no part extending over a public sidewalk or a public street.
(d)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this subsection, no owner,
operator or occupant of property in a residential district shall park
or store outdoors on such property any semitractor or semitrailer
for a period longer than 24 consecutive hours.
(2)
Nonvehicular
items. No owner, operator or occupant shall store outdoors any nonvehicular
personal property in the street yard of any property in a residential
district for a period longer than seven days, except as follows:
(a)
Items may be stored in not more than two storage containers, each
no greater than 75 gallons in size, which possess four complete sides
and a lid, all of which are opaque.
(b)
Items may be placed within a closed and locked temporary storage
container (commonly referred to as a "POD®") located on the driveway
of the dwelling unit and which does not encroach on the sidewalk or
public street. No such storage container shall be located on a property
for more than 90 days in any twelve-month period.
(c)
Equipment and construction material necessary for construction being
performed upon the property may be stored on the property for the
duration of a building permit issued by the City, if one is issued,
otherwise for a period not to exceed 60 days.
(d)
All construction debris and trash shall be placed within a dumpster
or other suitable container. Only one such dumpster or container shall
be located on the property at one time and shall be promptly removed
upon completion of the construction or renovation project, but in
no case longer than 90 days, unless extended by the Building Inspector
for good cause.
A.
Bond required. Before a permit to move any building is granted by
the Building Inspector, the party applying therefor shall give a bond
in the sum of $5,000 with good and sufficient sureties to be approved
by the Building Inspector, conditioned among other things that such
party will save and indemnify judgments, costs and expenses which
may in any way accrue against the City and keep the City harmless
against all liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses in consequence
of granting such permit.
B.
Contents of permit. Every permit to move a building shall state all
conditions to be complied with, designate the route to be taken and
limit of time for removal.
C.
Regulations for building in transit. The removal of a building shall
be continuous during all hours of the day, and day by day, and at
night if the Building Inspector so orders, until completed, with the
least possible obstruction to thoroughfares. Proper lighting shall
be kept in conspicuous places at each end of the building during the
night.
D.
Inspection and repair of streets and highways after transit. Every
person receiving a permit to move a building shall, within one day
after reaching its destination, report the fact to the Building Inspector,
who shall report the same to the City Administrator, who shall thereupon
inspect the streets and highways over which the building was moved
and ascertain their condition. If the removal of the building has
caused any damage to the streets or highways over which it moved,
the house mover shall forthwith place them in as good repair as they
were before the permit was granted. Upon failure of the house mover
to do so within 10 days thereafter to the satisfaction of the City
Administrator, the Administrator shall order the repair of the damage
done to such streets and highways and hold sureties of the bond given
by the house mover responsible for the payment.
A.
Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspector
before any building is razed or demolished within the City. Razing
permits shall lapse and be void unless the work authorized thereby
is commenced within six months from the date thereof or completed
within 30 days from the date of commencement of said work. Any unfinished
portion of work remaining beyond the required 30 days must have special
approval from the Building Inspector.
B.
Restoration of site.
(1)
Whenever a building is razed or demolished hereunder, all debris
and materials resulting from such demolition shall be removed from
the premises, all basements or other excavations or depressions revealed
or caused by such demolition shall be filled to the general grade
of the premises, and all surfacing on such premises shall be removed
unless intended to be used in connection with the proposed use of
the premises.
(2)
All debris must be hauled away at the end of each week for the work
that was done during that week. No combustible material shall be used
for backfill but shall be hauled away. There shall not be any burning
of materials on the site of the razed building.
(3)
If any rezoning or removal operation under this section results in,
or would likely result in, an excessive amount of dust particles in
the air, creating a nuisance in the vicinity thereof, the permittee
shall take all necessary steps by use of water spraying or other appropriate
means to eliminate such nuisance. The permittee shall take all necessary
steps prior to the razing of a building, through the employment of
a qualified person in the field of pest control or by other appropriate
means, to treat the building as to prevent the spread and migration
of rodents and insects therefrom during and after the razing operations.
(4)
All appurtenant structures on the premises no longer useful for the
intended use of the premises shall likewise be razed or demolished
and the resulting debris removed from the premises.
(5)
All resulting vacant areas shall be seeded or planted as required
by the Building Inspector.
C.
Excavations.
(1)
Fencing of excavations. The owner of any premises on which there
exists an opening or excavation which is located in close proximity
to a public sidewalk or street right-of-way as to constitute a hazard
to pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall erect a fence, wall or railing
at least four feet high between such opening or excavation and the
public right-of-way.
(2)
Closing of abandoned excavations. Any excavation for building purposes
or any uncovered foundation which shall remain open for more than
three months shall be deemed abandoned and a nuisance, and the Building
Inspector shall order that, unless the erection of the building or
structure on the excavation or foundation shall commence or continue
forthwith, suitable safeguards shall be provided to prevent accidental
injury to children or other frequenters or that the excavation or
foundation be filled to grade. Such order shall be served upon the
owner of record or the owner's agent, where an agent is in charge
of the premises, and upon the holder of an encumbrance of record in
the manner provided for service of a summons in circuit court. If
the owner or the holder of an encumbrance of record cannot be found,
the order may be served by posting it on the premises and publishing
it in the official newspaper for two consecutive publications at least
10 days before the time for compliance stated in the order commences
to run. Such time shall be not less than 14 days nor more than 20
days after service. If the owner of the land fails to comply with
the order within the time required, the Building Inspector shall cause
the excavation or foundation to be filled to grade. The cost of such
abatement shall be charged against the real estate and entered on
the next succeeding tax roll as a special charge and shall bear interest
at a rate established by the Common Council from the date of the report
by the Building Inspector on the cost thereof, pursuant to the provisions
of § 66.0627, Wis. Stats.[1]
Neither fire limits nor fire regulations are included in this
chapter. It is the responsibility of the owner or designer to comply
with the requirements of the City Fire Code.
In all multiple-family dwelling units containing four or more
dwelling units, all entrances to basements shall be provided with
self-closing doors with locks, which doors and locks shall be designed
to prevent access to such basements without unlocking such doors.
A.
Multifamily rental units. All rental housing unit doors exiting to
the building exterior or interior common areas in multifamily dwelling
units shall be equipped with deadbolt locks and operable locking mechanisms
on all windows. Patio-type doors shall be equipped with locking bars,
and all entry doors shall be equipped with door viewers.
B.
Requirements for locking mechanisms. Deadbolt locks shall have a
minimum one-inch throw bolt and have a minimum of two No. 8 three-inch
screws installed in the striker plat. Locks may not be installed so
as to require use of a key to operate from the interior of the rental
units. Deadbolt locks shall not be installed more than 48 inches above
the floor. Door viewers shall be installed at 62 inches off the floor,
except that in dwelling units designed for handicapped occupancy there
shall be an additional door viewer installed 47 inches above the floor.
C.
Single-family rental units. In single-family rental units Subsection A hereof shall apply, but only at the request of the tenant. All lessors of single-family housing units in the City shall provide notice to their tenants in writing of the tenant's rights to require installation of the locking mechanisms as set forth in Subsection A hereof. Such notice shall be given thereafter prior to execution or renewal of any lease governing a single-family dwelling unit. Upon written request by the tenant to install locking mechanisms, the lessor shall have 40 days to install such locking mechanisms.
A.
Purpose. Recognizing the inherent dangers of high-temperature saunas
and the lack of suitable reference codes, the following standards
are adopted to address the safe installations of saunas.
B.
General construction; residential and commercial installations.
(1)
Walls and ceiling shall be covered with wood (redwood or cedar preferred)
and the interior surfaces shall not be finished with any stains, lacquers
or paints. All interior wood shall be nailed with stainless steel,
copper or aluminum nails.
(2)
Ceiling height shall be six feet eight inches to seven feet.
(3)
Only foil-faced fiberglass insulation shall be used in or around
sauna areas.
(4)
Doors shall swing out from the sauna, and a window is recommended
in the door.
D.
Heating, ventilating.
(1)
Ventilation. A fresh-air intake is recommended near the sauna heater
in both residential and commercial installations, as well as an exhaust
vent with a fire damper for commercial saunas.
(2)
(3)
Controls.
(a)
Sauna heaters shall have dual controls, one manually adjustable
thermostat and a manufacturer's preset maximum temperature control
with automatic shutoff and manual reset.
(b)
Residential heaters shall have a sixty-minute timer.
(c)
All temperature-sensing devices shall be located within eight
inches of the ceiling.
(d)
Maximum temperatures shall not exceed 210°.
E.
Electrical.
(1)
An insulated-type listed lighting fixture may be used in the sauna,
with the switch located adjacent to the entry door on the outside
of the sauna. No other electrical devices are allowed within the sauna.
(2)
The heater shall be wired in accordance with its listing.
(3)
All other wiring shall be in accordance with state, local and NEC
codes.
