The purpose of the inspections under this chapter is to improve
the quality of housing in the Town of Koshkonong. The inspections
and the reports and findings issued after the inspections are not
intended as, nor are they to be construed, as a guarantee. In order
to so advise owners and other interested persons, the following disclaimer
shall be applicable to all inspections under this chapter: "These
findings of inspection contained herein are intended to report conditions
of noncompliance with code standards that are readily apparent at
the time of inspection. The inspection does not involve a detailed
examination of the mechanical systems or the closed structural and
nonstructural elements of the building and premises. No warranty of
the operation, use or durability of equipment and materials not specifically
cited herein is expressed or implied."
Private garages shall be built in accordance with the general
construction standards established in the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling
Code.
No person, firm or corporation shall dump or place upon lands,
public or private, fill material, as defined in Subsection C herein,
of more than 200 yards total quantity within the Town of Koshkonong
without first obtaining a permit therefor:
A. Application.
(1) Application for a permit to transfer, place or dump solid fill within
or through the Town of Koshkonong shall be made by the owner of the
lands to be filled or his designated agent, in writing, to the Town
office upon an application furnished by the Town. The applicant shall
set forth upon the application form the following information:
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(a)
Location of filling operation;
(b)
Proposed route for hauling;
(c)
Number, type and size of trucks to be used;
(d)
Proposed trucking schedule, number of days and time of day;
(e)
Other equipment involved in fill operations;
(f)
Descriptions and source of fill material;
(g)
Grading plan indicating final limits and finished grade of fill
area;
(h)
The amount of material to be dumped;
(i)
The elevation of the land before and after dumping;
(j)
The period of time over which said transfer of fill is to take
place; and
(k)
The effect on the surrounding properties.
(2) Issuance of a permit by the Town Clerk or Building Inspector shall
be conditioned upon compliance with the information submitted in the
application or such other conditions imposed by the Town.
B. Fee. A fee shall accompany the application of permit (see Fee Schedule).
C. Fill material. Fill material shall be clean, inert material free
from organic material, brush, garbage and material subject to organic
decomposition. Where necessary, to avoid dust or similar litter, all
material shall be wetted down before transporting. Hazardous waste,
asphalt or fill containing items such as hollow containers, appliances
and equipment subject to subsequent collapse or settlement are prohibited.
Generally, material such as earth fill and broken concrete of a size
approved by the Building Inspector or Town Clerk will be classified
as acceptable fill subject to other permit requirements.
D. Permits. The Building Inspector or Town Clerk are authorized to issue a Filling Permit to each applicant when satisfied that the fill material meets the requirements in Subsections
A through
C above and that the filling operation will not create noise, traffic or other problems detrimental to the residents of the area of the community in which said filling is taking place; the Building Inspector or Town Clerk shall not authorize any filling between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, nor at any time on Sunday or on a statutory holiday; the hours of filling or the number of trucks involved based upon the location of the filling operation and the traffic conditions of the area where the filling is being placed may by restricted. The permit shall be for a period not to exceed three consecutive months in a calendar year.
E. Other regulations.
(1) Filling operations also shall be subject to all applicable county,
state or federal license or permit regulations.
(2) Filling operations shall not block a natural drainage course.
(3) Fill shall not be placed within 300 feet of a navigable body of water
without first obtaining all necessary permits from applicable agencies.
F. Exceptions. The provisions of this section relating to the transfer
of solid fill shall not apply to customary top dressing or fertilizing
of lawns and gardens nor shall they apply to the construction of block
or concrete patios, or platforms permitted under Town Ordinances.
G. Appeal. Any person, firm or corporation who is denied a filling permit
or whose filling operation is restricted due to noise, traffic or
other conditions may appeal to the Town Board by filing written notice
of appeal within 10 days of permit denial as required by the Town
Board.
H. Letter of credit. Ten thousand dollars per mile.
I. Documentation. Roads to be videotaped before and after and documented
by Town Board and Contractor.
The fee for all building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC permits
shall be as established in the Town's Fee Schedule, as adopted by
the Town Board. If work commences prior to obtaining a required permit,
double fees shall be charged. The Town Board may amend the amount
of the fees pursuant to resolution of the Town Board without amending
this section.
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter,
or of the Wisconsin Administrative Code adopted by reference, is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining provisions shall not be affected.