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. 
Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable in this section.
DRIVEWAY
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.
DWELLING
A place of abode, a residence or a house for use by one or more persons, excluding hotels or motels.
DWELLING UNIT
One or more rooms with provisions for living, cooking, sanitary and sleeping facilities arranged for habitation by one family.
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.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
An area surfaced with concrete, asphalt, brick or a similar hard surface.
OCCUPANT
Any person who occupies or has actual possession of a property, structure or dwelling, or part thereof.
OPERATOR
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.
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.
REAR YARD
The area of a lot as defined as either a rear yard or shore yard in § 480-24D(8) of this Code.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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.
SIDE YARD
The area of a lot as defined as a side yard in § 480-24D(8) of this Code.
STORE
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.
STREET YARD
The area of a lot as defined as a street yard in § 480-24D(8) of this Code.
UNSECURED
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.
VEHICLE
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]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(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:
(1) 
Construction;
(2) 
Remodeling or expansion of the garage so as to require a building permit; or
(3) 
Expansion of the driveway.
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.
G. 
Penalty. Any owner, operator or occupant who violates any provision of this section is subject to the penalties and provisions provided in § 175-15.
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]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
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.
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.
C. 
Plumbing.
(1) 
Residential. No plumbing is allowed in the sauna.
(2) 
Commercial. A floor drain is required. No other fixtures or spigots are allowed.
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) 
Sauna heaters.
(a) 
All heaters in habitable buildings shall be listed and approved and installed per the listing.
(b) 
Heaters in accessory buildings may be unlisted appliances if approved by the Building Inspector and meet the following requirements:
[1] 
Gas equipment shall have an additional shutoff valve located in the space immediately adjacent to the sauna entry and be clearly labeled.
[2] 
Any unlisted appliances shall maintain a minimum thirty-six-inch clearance to combustibles.
(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.
F. 
Fire protection systems.
(1) 
An ABC-type fire extinguisher is recommended to be placed outside of the sauna immediately adjacent to the entry.
(2) 
Sprinkler heads (250° to 300° F., blue color coded) are recommended, to be located in an accessible area above the sauna ceiling and insulation.