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The provisions of this chapter provide certain minimum standards and requirements for safe and stable design, methods of construction and uses of materials in buildings and structures erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, converted to other uses, or demolished, and to regulate the equipment, maintenance, use and occupancy of all buildings and structures.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 14, Building and Building Regulations, adopted by the Code of 1993, as amended.
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These regulations shall be known and cited as the Mount Pleasant Building Code. Readers shall construe the Building Code to secure their expressed intent and to ensure public safety, health, and welfare as far as they are dependent upon building construction.
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(a) 
Duties. The Village Board vests the Building Inspector with the authority and responsibility to enforce all building, electrical and mechanical codes controlling safe construction, repair, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures. The Building Inspector shall enforce all applicable codes and Village Ordinances related to buildings and structures. The Building Inspector shall issue notices or orders as necessary for the purposes of enforcing said codes and ordinances. The Building Inspector may designate other certified employees these duties.
(b) 
Right of entry. The Building Inspector or an authorized agent may during reasonable hours, for any proper purpose, request to enter any building or premises in the discharge of their official duties to perform inspections or to request the production of applicable permits or the required license thereof. If the owner or occupant denies entry, the inspector may obtain a special inspection warrant authorizing such entry.
(c) 
Records. The Building Inspector shall keep a record of all applications for building, electrical or mechanical permits. The Building Inspector shall keep a record of the date they perform an inspection. The Building Inspector shall keep any plans or documents submitted with a permit application for the minimum duration of time as required by applicable WI Statues. Note: The Building Inspector may store plans, permit applications, inspection records, and all relevant information in an electronic or digital media format.
(d) 
No assumption of liability. The Village or its officials assume no liability for damages to anyone injured or any property destroyed by any defect in any building, electrical, or mechanical equipment, nor for the issuance or revocation of any permit or for the drawings, plans, specifications, materials, samples, test reports, literature, information, or schedules authorized by this section. The Village and any of its officials shall not hold liability for any damage resulting from the enforcement of this section.
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The Village Board shall set permit fees per Chapter 30, Fees and Charges. The Village Clerk and the Building Inspector shall keep a copy of the fee schedule. Permit applicants shall pay applicable permit fees before the Building Inspector issues any permit. Permit fees are nonrefundable.
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The Village Board hereby adopts following Wisconsin Administrative Codes and all amendments thereto by reference. The Building Inspector shall keep a copy of said chapters. The Wisconsin Administrative Code shall apply when any conflict between this code and the Wisconsin Administrative Code arises.
(a) 
Chapter SPS 302, Fee Schedule.
(b) 
Chapter SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications and Registrations.
(c) 
Chapter SPS 316 Electrical.
(d) 
Chapter SPS 318 Elevators.
(e) 
Chapters SPS 320-325 Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC).
(f) 
Chapter SPS 326 Manufactured Homes.
(g) 
Chapter SPS 328 Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
(h) 
Ch. Comm 50-64, 66, 69 Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
(i) 
Chapters SPS 361-366 WI Commercial Building Code.
(j) 
Chapter SPS 371 Solar Energy Systems.
(k) 
Chapters SPS 375-379 Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914.
(l) 
Chapter SPS 390, Public Swimming Pools.
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The Mount Pleasant Building Code shall apply to new construction, additions, or alterations of the following:
(a) 
One- and two-family dwellings.
(b) 
Manufactured dwellings.
(c) 
Multifamily buildings.
(d) 
Commercial buildings.
(e) 
Agricultural buildings.
(f) 
Private garages, sheds.
(g) 
Accessory buildings.
(h) 
Private swimming pools.
(i) 
Public swimming pools.
(j) 
Hot tubs, swim spas.
(k) 
Decks, porches, gazebos, pergolas.
(l) 
Other structures as applicable.
(m) 
HVAC Equipment, gas piping.
Exception 1: This building code shall not apply to children's play apparatus.
Exception 2: This building code shall not apply to landscaping features.
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Definitions in the Wisconsin Administrative Codes adopted in § 14-5. Adoption of Wisconsin Administrative Codes. and in Chapter 90: Zoning of this code shall apply as applicable. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) 
Terms beginning with A.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
A farm building.
(b) 
Terms beginning with B. (Reserved)
(c) 
Terms beginning with C.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP
A survey map of a minor land division, "CSM" (See Chapter 74: Subdivisions).
CHILDREN'S PLAY APPARATUS
Swings, slides, climbing features, playhouses, treehouses, and playground equipment.
(d) 
Terms beginning with D.
DECK
An unenclosed horizontal exterior structure which has a floor but typically no roof. It may attach to the exterior wall of a building or may be an independent structure and posts or piers typically support it.
DSPS
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
(e) 
Terms beginning with E. (Reserved)
(f) 
Terms beginning with F.
FARM BUILDING
A building on a farm premises and used exclusively for farming purposes.
FLOATING SLAB
A shallow foundation with a thickened perimeter slab that does not extend below the frost line.
(g) 
Terms beginning with G.
GAZEBO
A structure with a floor and roof having four or more sides and may be open or enclosed.
(h) 
Terms beginning with H.
HOT TUB
A hydro massage pool or tub for recreational use, designed for immersion of users, installed indoors or outdoors and typically having a filter, heater, and motor-driven circulation pump. Also referred to as a spa or whirlpool.
(i) 
Terms beginning with I.
INDOORS
Located within a building or structure enclosed by a roof, walls, windows, and doors.
(j) 
Terms beginning with J. (Reserved)
(k) 
Terms beginning with K. (Reserved)
(l) 
Terms beginning with L. (Reserved)
(m) 
Terms beginning with M. (Reserved)
(n) 
Terms beginning with N. (Reserved)
(o) 
Terms beginning with O.
OUTDOORS
Not located within a building defined as indoors.
(p) 
Terms beginning with P.
PERGOLA
A structure designed for shade or decoration but does not typically have a solid roof covering.
POLE BUILDING
A post frame structure that has the roof and walls primarily supported by vertical posts typically embedded below grade.
(q) 
Terms beginning with Q. (Reserved)
(r) 
Terms beginning with R.
RAZE
To demolish a structure and remove the debris from the property.
(s) 
Terms beginning with S.
STRUCTURE
Any fabricated object, either permanently or temporarily attached to, placed upon, or set into the ground, including but not limited to roofed buildings, swimming pools, and decks.
SWIM SPA
A pool or tub for recreational use, designed for immersion of users, installed indoors or outdoors, and typically having a filter and motor-driven circulation pump. May also be integral with a hot tub.
SWIMMING POOL
An artificially enclosed body of water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. May lie above or below grade.
SWIMMING POOL, STORABLE
An artifically enclosed body of water intended for swimming or water-based recreation and is readily collapsible for seasonal storage.
(t) 
Terms beginning with T.
TRENCH FOOTING
A concrete foundation poured integrally against the walls of an excavated trench at least eight inches wide and at a depth below the frost line.
(u) 
Terms beginning with U. (Reserved)
(v) 
Terms beginning with V. (Reserved)
(w) 
Terms beginning with W.
WDNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
WISDOT
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
(x) 
Terms beginning with X. (Reserved)
(y) 
Terms beginning with Y. (Reserved)
(z) 
Terms beginning with Z. (Reserved)
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(a) 
Permit required. No person shall build, enlarge, alter, repair, demolish, move into, move within, or move out of a structure of any kind within the Village except as hereinafter provided without obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall reserve the right to waive the permit requirement for minor alterations or repairs.
(1) 
Permit categories:
a. 
Building.
b. 
Heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC).
c. 
Electrical.
d. 
Mechanical.
e. 
Demolition or razing.
f. 
Moving of buildings.
g. 
Fences.
(b) 
Permit applications. The Building Inspector shall prescribe the form or method of permit applications. The application shall include the name of the applicant, the name of the property owner, and the jobsite address. It shall also include the architect or designer with their applicable Wisconsin license, registration, or certification numbers of contractors. Note: The Building Inspector may accept the submission of permit applications, plans, construction documents, and site plans in an electronic or digital media.
(c) 
Permit application requirements. The following permit categories shall include applicable specifications and documents. The Building Inspector may request additional information as required.
(1) 
New one- and two-family dwellings. Building plans, specifications and construction documents that comply with the requirements of Chapters SPS 320-325 Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), a plat of survey, and if applicable a grading plan, a CSM, a sanitary permit, or a road access permit.
(2) 
One- and two-family dwelling remodeling, alterations, and additions. Building plans, specifications, and construction documents that comply with the applicable requirements of Chapters SPS 320-325 Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), and if applicable a plat of survey or a site plan, a grading plan, a CSM, or a sanitary permit.
(3) 
Commercial buildings.
a. 
New, remodeled or altered multifamily, commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings require plans reviewed and approved per Chapter SPS 361.
b. 
HVAC installations for new, remodeled or altered multifamily, commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings require plans reviewed and approved per Chapter SPS 361.
c. 
For minor alterations that the Building Inspector determined will not require DSPS plan review, the applicant shall provide plans signed and sealed per Chapter SPS 361 as applicable. Note: Exclusion for minor alterations per Chapter SPS 361 is at the discretion of the Building Inspector.
(4) 
Private decks, porches. Building plans that include footings, framing, cross section, structural details, elevations, and other applicable information per Chapters SPS 320-325 Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), and if applicable a plat of survey or a site plan.
(5) 
Private accessory structures. Building plans that include footings, floor plans, cross sections, structural details, elevations, a plat of survey or site plan, and if applicable a grading plan.
(6) 
Private garages, sheds, accessory buildings. Building plans that include foundation details, a floor plan, cross section, structural details, elevations and other applicable information, a plat of survey or site plan, and if applicable a grading plan.
(7) 
Private swimming pools, hot tubs, or swim-spas. Documents that provide the length, width, height, water depth, material specifications, access ladders, a plat of survey or site plan, and if applicable; a grading plan. In-ground pools shall also include detailed building plans.
(8) 
Residing, reroofing and window replacement. A detailed scope of the proposed work and plans or specifications as applicable.
(9) 
Fences. A detailed description of the type, height, length, and a detailed site plan.
(10) 
HVAC. Work sufficiently described and plans if applicable.
(11) 
Electrical. Work sufficiently described and plans if applicable.
(12) 
Mechanical. Work sufficiently described and plans if applicable.
(13) 
Demolition or razing permit applications shall comply with § 14-25 of this Code.
(14) 
Moving of buildings permits require an application completed per § 14-111 of this Code.
(d) 
Plans and specifications. All required plans shall be legible, drawn to scale, dimensioned, and shall comply with the structural and design requirements of applicable building codes. The applicant shall submit copies of all building plans, documents, and specifications to the Building Inspector. Note: The Building Inspector may accept the submission of permit applications, plans, construction documents, and site plans in an electronic or digital media.
(e) 
Road access permit. All applicable permit applications shall include a copy of a state or county highway access permit or a Village road-opening permit per § 70-1, Excavations in streets.
(f) 
Rejection of permit applications. The Building Inspector may reject any permit applications that the Community Development Director has not approved, do not have an approved grading or civil plan, do not have an approved fire protection plan, do not have enough specifications, or are not in compliance with any provisions of this Code.
(g) 
Architectural control. Where an HOA, architectural control committee (ACC), or restrictive covenants exist that may prohibit or restrict structures or building alterations on the property, the property owner or their authorized agent shall be responsible for compliance with any architectural control rules or restrictive covenants.
(h) 
Zoning compliance. All applicable permit applications shall have approval from the Community Development Director prior to issuing a permit.
(1) 
The permit applicant is responsible for providing accurate information to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinances in Chapter 90, Zoning.
(2) 
No person shall construe any provisions of Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, to repeal, modify, or constitute an alternative to any lawful zoning regulations in Chapter 90, Zoning, of this Code. In any situation where a discrepancy between the two chapters arises, the stricter ordinance shall apply.
(i) 
Survey requirements. All ordinances in Chapter 90, Zoning, of this Code shall apply to any plat of survey, CSM, or site plan as required for a building permit.
(1) 
Applicants for permits shall provide a plat of survey for the following:
a. 
New one- and two-family dwellings and multifamily buildings.
b. 
New commercial buildings.
c. 
Additions 500 square feet or greater to residential dwellings, residential buildings, and commercial buildings.
d. 
Private garages and accessory structures 750 square feet or greater.
(2) 
Applicants shall provide a plat of survey or a site plan drawn to scale for the following:
a. 
A private shed, deck, pool, or fence.
b. 
A private garage or accessory structure less than 750 square feet.
c. 
Additions less than 500 square feet to residential dwellings, residential buildings, and commercial buildings.
d. 
Note: The Building Inspector may request a plat of survey at their discretion.
(3) 
Applicants shall provide a CSM for property previously divided or which is going through the application process for division.
(4) 
Applicants shall provide a foundation recertification (as-built) for new one- and two-family dwellings and new commercial buildings.
(j) 
Plat of survey. A plat of survey shall be prepared, signed, and sealed by a surveyor licensed per the Wisconsin Statutes. Applicants shall make the plat of survey not more than one year prior to the issuance of a building permit and draw the plat of survey to scale.
(1) 
A plat of survey shall provide the following information:
a. 
The perimeter lot lines and dimensions of the parcel.
b. 
The location and dimensions of all existing structures.
c. 
The dimensions and location of proposed structure and distance to the lot lines and existing structures.
d. 
The location of all utility easements on the property.
e. 
The location of any recorded or known easements or wetlands on the property.
f. 
The proposed foundation elevation and finished grade per the approved grading plan or as approved by the Village Engineer.
g. 
The property address, lot number, property owner.
h. 
The location of proposed or existing driveways.
i. 
The location of any wells, POWTS, catch basins, or utility access holes.
(k) 
Site plan. When the Building Inspector does not require a plat of survey, the applicant shall provide a site plan prepared as accurately as possible with all pertinent dimensions and drawn to a reasonable scale.
(1) 
The site plan shall provide applicable information listed in § 14-8(j)(1). Note: The Building Inspector may accept the submission of permit applications, plans, construction documents, and site plans in an electronic or digital media.
(l) 
Permit approval. If the Building Inspector finds that the proposed plans, documents, and specifications for building, HVAC, mechanical, or electrical work comply with this code, Chapter 90, Zoning, other Village ordinances, and all laws of the State of Wisconsin and lawful orders issued pursuant thereto, they shall issue a permit. The applicant shall not modify the plans and specifications after Building Inspector issues the permit without prior consent of the Building Inspector.
(m) 
Posting of permits. Applicants shall post permit cards issued by the Building Inspector at the front of the property where they perform the work. The permit card shall be visible from the public roadway and the applicant shall protect it from deterioration. When there are not visible address numbers for the permit location, the applicant shall place temporary address numbers at least three inches tall shall where visible from the roadway.
(n) 
Expiration of permits. Building, HVAC, and electrical permits shall become void if applicants do not complete the required work within the allowed time. All work must begin within 180 days from the date the Building Inspector issues the permit or as otherwise stated on the permit approval. Applicants must apply for permit extensions to continue work on a project that exceeded the permit time limitation. Applicable fees shall apply to permit extensions. The Building Inspector or Community Development Director may request a timetable of completion. Permit extensions are subject to the conditions set forth in Chapter SPS 320 and Chapter SPS 361.
(1) 
Commercial buildings and multifamily buildings.
a. 
Applicants shall enclose the building shell for new buildings and additions within two years and gain occupancy within three years of the plan approval date or file for an extension of plan approval with the DSPS per Chapter SPS 361.
b. 
Applicants shall finish and gain occupancy of interior alterations to commercial buildings within one year of the plan approval date or must file for an extension of plan approval per Chapter SPS 361.
c. 
Applicants shall finish commercial HVAC work that does not include any associated building construction within one year of the plan approval date.
(2) 
Applicants for new one- and two-family dwellings must complete the exterior within two years of the date the permit was issued per Chapter SPS 320.
(3) 
Applicants for additions and alterations to one- and two-family dwellings must finish and gain occupancy within two years of the date the permit was issued.
(4) 
For all other structures, applicants must complete the work within two years of the date of permit issuance.
(o) 
Electronic submittals. Permit applications, plans, construction documents and site plans submitted in an electronic or digital media shall be of a commonly available format such as a portable document format (PDF) or a word document file unless otherwise specified by the Building Inspector.
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(a) 
The UDC shall apply to alterations and additions, where technically feasible, for one- and two-family dwellings built prior to June 1, 1980.
(1) 
When existing conditions prohibit alterations that comply with the UDC, the Building Inspector shall approve proposed alternatives.
(b) 
The UDC or the IRC shall apply, where applicable and technically feasible, for private decks, gazebos, garages, sheds, and accessory buildings.
(1) 
The Village shall not require foundations at or below the frost line for nonhabitable structures unless attached to a dwelling.
(2) 
The Village shall require gazebos, sheds and accessory buildings not anchored to a foundation anchored to the earth by a suitable method as required for the applicable wind load.
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(a) 
Required inspections. The Building Inspector shall perform inspections on buildings, structures, construction sites, or equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable codes. Inspectors certified in accordance with Chapter SPS 305 shall perform inspections. The inspection requirements of Chapter SPS 316, Chapter SPS 320, Chapter SPS 361, and Chapter SPS 382 for building construction, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing shall apply.
(1) 
The Building Inspector shall perform inspections the following inspections for buildings and accessory structures as applicable:
a. 
Erosion control. Inspectors shall inspect erosion control methods for proper installation and maintenance.
b. 
Foundation footing. Inspectors shall inspect foundation footings, trench footings, and column or pier footings after the installation of forms, required reinforcement, and drain tile cross bleeders prior to placement of concrete. The undisturbed soil shall have suitable bearing capacity or shall have engineering for any required fill or modification.
c. 
Foundation walls. Inspectors shall inspect exterior wall insulation and exterior drain tile stone or aggregate prior to placement of backfill.
d. 
Drain tile. Inspectors shall inspect drain tile installation, repair, or replacement prior to concealment.
e. 
Concrete floor slabs. Inspectors shall inspect slabs for gravel or stone base course, drain tile, vapor barrier, insulation, thermal breaks, thickened perimeter, grade beams, and slab thickness as applicable prior to placement of concrete.
f. 
Floating slabs. Inspectors shall inspect slabs for gravel or stone base course, vapor barrier, insulation, thermal breaks, thickened perimeter, grade beams, and slab thickness as applicable prior to placement of concrete.
g. 
Rough construction. Inspectors shall inspect the following prior to concealment:
1. 
Rough framing.
2. 
Rough electrical.
3. 
Rough plumbing.
4. 
Rough HVAC and mechanical.
h. 
Building insulation. Inspectors shall inspect building insulation and vapor barriers prior to concealment.
i. 
Final construction. Inspectors shall complete the following final inspections as applicable prior to occupancy of a structure.
1. 
General construction.
2. 
Electrical.
3. 
Plumbing.
4. 
HVAC and mechanical.
j. 
Fire inspections. Inspectors shall complete rough and final inspections for fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, and fire protection equipment as applicable.
k. 
Decks. Inspectors shall complete footing, rough, and final inspections prior to concealment as applicable.
l. 
Swimming Pools. Inspectors shall inspect pools walls, forms, reinforcing bars, electrical, and plumbing prior to backfilling or concealment as applicable. Inspectors shall inspect public swimming pools as required per Chapter SPS 390.
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(a) 
Occupancy. The building, electrical, plumbing, and fire inspectors shall make a final inspection of all new buildings, additions, alterations, or remodeling of existing buildings as applicable. If they do not find any code violations that would prevent occupancy, and if the Community Development Director approves, they shall approve occupancy. Applicable commercial building projects shall have the supervising professional file a compliance statement with the Chief Building Inspector prior to occupancy of the building per Chapter SPS 361.
(1) 
The Building Inspector or Community Development Director may issue a certificate of occupancy to the owner or their representative.
(2) 
The Village shall not allow any building, nor part thereof, in any manner which conflicts with the building code, zoning code or conditions set forth in the certificate of occupancy.
(3) 
In cases of hardship, the Building Inspector shall have the authority to permit conditional occupancy of any building or structure prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The Building Inspector shall determine that the building or structure is safe, sanitary, and does not pose a hazard to health or safety before granting such permission. The applicant shall request a final inspection for occupancy within the number of days set forth on the conditional occupancy.
(b) 
Change of use or occupancy classification. The building, electrical, plumbing, and fire inspectors shall inspect buildings for code compliance prior to a change of use or occupancy classification. The Building Inspector may request the owner or their agent provide a letter from an architect licensed by the State of Wisconsin that states the building complies with applicable codes. The Village prohibits a change in the occupancy of a structure that results in noncompliance with applicable building or zoning codes.
(1) 
The Community Development Director must approve any occupancy of a commercial building or for any change of occupancy of any building.
(2) 
Prior to occupancy of a building that has been vacant, the Building Inspector may request the owner or their agent provide a letter from an architect licensed by the State of Wisconsin that states the building complies with applicable codes.
(3) 
Whenever any person or business occupies any building or portion thereof contrary to the provisions of this Code, the Building Inspector shall order such use or occupancy discontinued and the party shall vacate the building or portion thereof. The Building Inspector shall not grant occupancy of said building until the party complies with all provisions of this Code.
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(a) 
Stop-work order. The Building Inspector may serve a stop-work order upon an owner or their representative.
(1) 
The Building Inspector may issue a stop-work order for any of the following:
a. 
Whenever the owner or representative do not correct building code violations for which they received notification.
b. 
Whenever the owner or representative do not correct zoning code violations for which they received notification.
c. 
Whenever an owner or representative fails to comply with the approved civil engineering plans.
d. 
Whenever an owner or representative violates any of the conditions of an approval for the use of any new materials, equipment, or methods of construction.
e. 
Whenever an owner or representative adversely affects any air or water quality standards by any construction project or demolition operation.
f. 
Whenever the continuance of any construction becomes dangerous to life or property.
g. 
Whenever an owner or representative violates any provisions of this Code or of any other ordinance, law, lawful orders, or Wisconsin Statue in relation to the same subject manner.
h. 
Failure to pay impact, zoning, or building fees as required by the Village.
(2) 
The Building Inspector may repeal a stop-work order when they find that the owner or representative made satisfactory corrections.
(3) 
The Building Inspector shall allow specific work to continue if the disruption of said work becomes dangerous to life or property.
(b) 
Revocation of a permit. The Building Inspector may serve a permit revocation order upon an owner or their representative. The Village shall deem the revoked permit invalid. The owner or representative shall forfeit permit fees, and the Village shall require a new permit before resuming any construction or operation. The Building Inspector shall not issue a new permit until the owner or representative resolves all violations, submits the new permit application, pays the applicable fees, and the Building Inspector approves the new permit.
(1) 
The Building Inspector may revoke a permit for any of the following reasons:
a. 
Whenever an owner or representative makes any false statement or misrepresentation in the application for permit, plans, drawings, specifications, surveys, or site plans on which the Building Inspector based the issuance of the permit approval.
b. 
Whenever an owner or representative constructs the building or building site not in accordance with approved building plans, site plans, or civil plans.
c. 
Whenever an owner or representative does not comply with a stop-work order after the Village notified the owner or their representative.
(2) 
After the Village serves notice upon the persons, the Village prohibits any person to proceed with any construction operation or operation whatsoever except to stabilize any building or site that may become dangerous to life or property.
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(a) 
Swimming pools. The Village requires a permit to install a swimming pool. Exceptions include:
(1) 
Swimming pools with a water depth of 24 inches or less.
(2) 
A public swimming pool that requires compliance with Chapter SPS 390.
(b) 
Access. A swimming pool installed outdoors with a water depth greater than 24 inches shall comply with § 14-20(b)(1) or (2).
(1) 
An enclosure consisting of a fence, guard, or other solid structure a minimum of 42 inches in height that completely encloses the entire premises or the swimming pool and complies with the following:
a. 
Any gates or doors in the enclosure shall self-close and self-latch.
b. 
Latches shall extend a minimum of three feet above grade or floor level.
c. 
Enclosures shall have no openings that would allow a six-inch sphere to pass through.
d. 
Enclosures shall have no steps, ladders, or equipment adjacent to the enclosure that would allow readily climbing over of the enclosure.
(2) 
An aboveground pool wall that is a minimum of 42 inches in height above grade and complies with the following:
a. 
The pool wall shall maintain the minimum forty-two-inch height for a minimum of three feet measured horizontally from the pool perimeter.
b. 
Ladders or steps to access the pool shall be removable or storable to prevent access when the pool it is unattended.
c. 
No permanent equipment lies adjacent to the pool wall that would allow readily climbing over the pool wall.
d. 
Applicants may add manufactured guards to the top of a pool wall to comply with this section.
(c) 
Pool deck. A deck used to access a pool shall have any stairs on the deck used to access the pool protected by a guard and a self-closing gate or door with a latch to prevent access unless the deck is located entirely within the enclosure area per Subsection b(1).
(d) 
Location. All proposed pool locations shall require review and approval.
(1) 
The Village prohibits installation of pools at the following locations:
a. 
Less that than five feet from any lot line as measured to the pool wall.
b. 
On any easements or drainage areas.
c. 
In front yard areas.
(2) 
The Village prohibits placement of any impervious materials, such as concrete, on any easements or drainage areas.
(e) 
Draining. The Village prohibits construction of any swimming pool installed outdoors that allows water from the swimming pool to drain into any sanitary sewer, or to overflow upon, or cause damage to, any adjoining property.
(f) 
Filtration. Swimming pools shall have a filtration system to maintain proper circulation and a safe level of water quality.
(g) 
Maintenance. Owners shall maintain swimming pools in a safe and sanitary manner. The Village shall order the owner of a swimming pool that becomes abandoned, dilapidated, or unsanitary to create a public nuisance to remove the pool and any associated equipment. The Village requires any excavations filled to grade with clean fill.
(h) 
Swim-spas shall comply with § 14-20, Swimming pools, and § 14-21, Hot tubs, as applicable.
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(a) 
Hot tubs. The Village requires a permit to install a hot tub. Exceptions:
(1) 
A public hot tub, spa or whirlpool tub that shall comply with Chapter SPS 390.
(b) 
Access. An approved safety cover shall protect any hot tub installed outdoors when not in use unless protected by an enclosure per § 14-20(b)(1).
(c) 
Location. The Village prohibits hot tubs installed in front yards. A hot tub may lie adjacent to a building or structure. Setbacks from lot lines shall comply with Chapter 90, Zoning.
(d) 
Electrical. All applicable electrical codes per Chapter SPS 316 Electrical shall apply to the electrical wiring of hot tubs.
(e) 
Draining. No person shall construct a hot tub installed outdoors to allow water from the tub to drain into any sanitary sewer, nor to overflow upon, or cause damage to, any adjoining property.
(f) 
Filtration. All hot tubs shall have some filtration system to maintain proper circulation and a safe level of water quality.
(g) 
Maintenance. Owners shall maintain all hot tubs in a safe and sanitary manner. The Village shall order the removal of any hot tub and any associated equipment that becomes abandoned, dilapidated, or unsanitary to create a public nuisance along with any associated equipment.
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(a) 
Raze or demolition permit. The Village shall require a permit to raze or demolish a building. The Village shall consider the deconstruction of a building as demolition.
(1) 
Exceptions that shall not require a permit:
a. 
Interior demolition or partial demolition of a building where the demolishers perform work in conjunction with a remodel, alteration or building addition.
b. 
Private garages, sheds, and accessory buildings smaller than 750 square feet.
c. 
Farm buildings smaller than 750 square feet.
d. 
Note: When the Village does not require a permit, demolishers shall still adhere to all applicable Wisconsin Statues regarding lead, asbestos and other hazards.
(b) 
Raze or demolition regulations.
(1) 
All applicable Wisconsin lead abatement laws shall apply.
(2) 
Licensed abatement contractors shall identify and remove all potential friable asbestos and other hazards as applicable per the WDNR.
(3) 
Demolishers shall file a notification of demolition with the WDNR as applicable.
(4) 
The Village shall not issue a permit to raze a building until the demolishers properly abandon, seal, and plug sewer, water, electric, gas, and other connections to the building in a safe manner. Demolishers shall also remove service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and gas regulators, as approved by the building, electrical, and plumbing inspector.
(5) 
South Shore Fire Department shall approve all uses of a torch for cutting.
(6) 
The Village requires road opening permits for any work within the road right-of-way.
(7) 
The Village requires applicants protect all public sidewalks, curbs, approaches, and other public property from damage. The applicant shall be responsible for all expenses required for repairs to any damage because of the demolition or utility work.
(8) 
The applicant shall always protect the site by a secure fence or barrier.
(9) 
The Village shall require approved erosion control methods be in place prior to any demolition or any soil stock piles on the site as applicable.
(10) 
Hours of demolition work shall conform to Village ordinances.
(11) 
The Village always requires applicable dust control methods.
(12) 
Applicants shall remove waste material and not store any on-site.
(13) 
The Village prohibits burning of waste materials.
(14) 
Applicants shall completely remove or break into pieces and bury as approved by Village staff floor slabs, footings, and foundations.
(15) 
Applicants shall fill all excavations within 24 hours.
(16) 
Applicants shall grade all disturbed areas to match adjoining grades.
(17) 
The Village requires an adequate layer of topsoil to support grass or approved vegetation if an owner leaves the site vacant.
(18) 
The Village may approve special demolition methods utilizing explosives.
(19) 
The Village requires a final site inspection.
[11-8-2021 by Ord. No. 25-2021]
(a) 
The Village Board authorizes the Building Inspector to act for the Village relating to the razing of buildings and all acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto.
(b) 
A property owner shall remove any building or structure determined to become dangerous or unsafe unless made safe and secure.
(c) 
The Building Inspector shall inspect or order an inspection upon receipt of information that a building, structure, or part thereof ("structure") is dangerous to life, health, or adjoining property. Such danger may be because of bad conditions, defective construction, overloaded floors, decay, lack of protection against fire, general dilapidation, or other causes. If the inspection finds that an unsafe condition exists, the inspector shall notify the owner, one of the owners, executors, administrators, agents, lessees, or other persons who may have a vested or contingent interest in the structure ("owner") of the structure deemed unsafe, and order the structure made safe and secure or removed.
(d) 
The owner may restore a structure to a safe condition provided that such structure, if reconstructed or restored, conforms with applicable building codes and zoning requirements. A time limit to perform necessary repairs shall be in writing and agreed to by the Building Inspector.
(e) 
If the owner fails, within the specified time, to comply with the order requirements or where the public safety requires immediate action, the Building Inspector may issue a raze order under the provisions of Wis. Stats. § 66.0413 and cause the removal of the structure. The Village may recover the cost of such work.
(f) 
The Village deems it unlawful to occupy, use, or permit the occupancy of any structure that is unsanitary, dilapidated, deteriorated, or out of repair being unfit for human habitation, occupancy, or use until the regulations of this article have been complied with.
[11-8-2021 by Ord. No. 25-2021]
The Village shall enforce penalties as outlined in § 1-15, General penalty, upon any person found to violate any provision of this chapter, or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter.
[Added 2-28-2022 by Ord. No. 12-2022]
Any person aggrieved by an order or determination of the Building Inspector may appeal from such order or determination to the Zoning Board of Appeals or as provided by state law. Any applicant to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall follow the procedures in Division 90-560; Zoning Variances.