This article is to promote the health, safety, convenience,
comfort, morals, prosperity and general interest and welfare of the
citizens of New Berlin, Wisconsin, by establishing provisions for
preventing prolonged vacancies in commercial areas.
Provisions of this article shall apply to every structure and
its premises used for commercial occupancy of buildings. This article
establishes minimum requirements and standards for the maintenance
of the structures and premises. This article does not replace or modify
standards otherwise established by law for construction, replacement
or repair of buildings and their grounds, but is cumulative of such
standards and shall apply in addition to them.
The following uses are exempt from this chapter, as determined
by the Department of Community Development:
A. Agricultural-zoned properties, or properties with a demonstrated
agricultural use.
B. Industrial-zoned properties, or properties with demonstrated industrial
use.
The owner or occupant of the premises or his/her agent shall
maintain the structure(s) and exterior property in compliance with
these requirements.
The owner shall maintain the property in compliance with all
provisions of the New Berlin Municipal Code, Use, Site & Architectural
approval, and/or plan as approved as part of a developer's agreement
approved by the Common Council. If the property is not found to be
in compliance with the Municipal Code, Use, Site & Architectural
approval, and/or the approved plans as part of the developer's agreement,
the City may take action to correct the situation, after providing
the owner or operator with notice of the defective condition and an
opportunity to cure the alleged defective condition.
A. All vacant structures and premises thereof shall be maintained in
a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so
as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public
health and safety.