Village of Wrightstown, WI Fees and Penalties

[Amended 11-30-1999 by Ord. No. 113099B]

Fees and penalties shall be as follows for the enumerated chapters and sections of this Code:

Chapter 8, Boards, Commissions and Committees.
	§ 8-3C, request for an appeal to the Board of Appeals: $30.

Chapter 12, Budget, Finances and Taxation.

[Added 11-1-2022 by Ord. No. 11012022]

§§ 12-9A(8) and 12-9B(8), penalty for violation: $250 for a first violation, $500 for a second violation and not more than $1,000 for a third or subsequent violation, plus the cost of prosecution.

§§ 12-9A(10) and 12-9B(10), forfeiture: in addition to paying the room taxes due hereunder, any operator that has failed to pay any room tax when due shall be required to pay a forfeiture in an amount equal to 25% of the unpaid balance, or $5,000, whichever is less, for failure to pay the room tax due hereunder.

§§ 12-9A(11) and 12-9B(11), forfeiture: to the extent permitted under the law, the information provided to the Village under Wis. Stats., § 66.0615(2) shall remain confidential; provided, however, that the Village or any employee thereof may use such information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office, or by order of a court. Persons violating the provisions of this subsection may be required to forfeit no less than $100 nor more than $500.

Chapter 20, Court, Municipal.
	§ 20-3G, penalty for contempt of court: not more than $50, plus the penalty assessment under W.S.A. s. 165.87.[1]

Chapter 24, Emergency Management. [Added 4-6-2009 by Ord. No. 04062009]
	§ 24-14B, penalty: not to exceed $500, plus costs of prosecution.

Chapter 28, Fire Department.
	§ 28-9F, permit fees:

Tank Size (gallons)	Permit Fee (per tank)
0 to 1,000	$45
1,001 to 3,000	$60
3,001 to 5,000	$75
Above 5,000	$90

	§ 28-14, Fire Inspector reinspection fees: second reinspection: $200; third and subsequent reinspections: $350. [Added 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 10052021]
	§ 28-22, penalty: not to exceed $500, plus costs of prosecution. [Added 4-7-2021 by Ord. No. 04072021A]

Chapter 68, Adult Entertainment.
	§ 68-6, license fee: $10,000.
	§ 68-8B, license renewal fee: $250.
	§ 68-8B, late penalty: $100.
	§ 68-13D, registration fee: $5 per registration.
	§ 68-15, penalty: a definite sum not exceeding $1,000.

Chapter 75, Animals. [Amended 5-2-2000 by Res. No. 0502-2000; 9-18-2001 by Res. No. 09182001B; 8-19-2003 by Res. No. 08192003A; 7-20-2010 by Res. No. 07202010[2]]
	§ 75-2, license fees: $5.25 for each spayed female dog or neutered male dog and $10.25 for each unspayed female dog or unneutered male dog. A penalty will be assessed against the owner of such dogs in the amount of $25 for each eligible dog not licensed as of April 1 of each year. [Amended 4-3-2019 by Ord. No. 04032019A]
	§ 75-8D, costs and charges: per contracted services for impounding and daily charges.
	§ 75-8E, bail amounts: $5 for the second offense involving such dog within one calendar year; $10 for the third offense involving such dog within one calendar year; and $15 for four or more offenses involving such dog within one calendar year.
	§ 75-9, Kennel licenses fees: number of dogs actually lodged within the kennel: four to eight dogs, $40; eight to 12 dogs, $60. Offspring of the housed animals are exempted from birth to eight weeks in determining the total number allowed. [Added 5-19-2015 by Ord. No. 05192015; amended 4-18-2017 by Ord. No. 04182017]

Chapter 84, Building Regulations. [Amended 1-16-2001 by Res. No. 01162001A; 2-6-2007 by Res. No. 02062007; 10-4-2011 by Ord. No. 10042011; 9-2-2014 by Res. No. 09022014; 4-18-2017 by Ord. No. 04182017; 2-27-2018 by Ord. No. 02212018; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 02192019]
	§ 84-1E, fees for permits for plumbing work:
		For each connection with the main sewer, lateral at the curb or private sewage treatment or disposal system: $100.
		For relaying an existing sewer: $10.
	§ 84-9A, building and erosion control permit fees:

Residential One- and Two-Family		Fee	Minimum
	New dwelling/addition	$0.12 per square foot all floor area
	Erosion control	$100 (New) $85 (Addition)
	Remodel	$130
	Accessory	$85
	Deck	$85
	Occupancy permit	$40
	Pools (separate electrical permit required)	$85
Plumbing
	New building	$50 base plus $0.035 per square foot, all areas
	Additions/alterations	$85
	New home outside sewer lateral	$50
	Additions/alterations U-G plumbing	$85
Electrical
	New building	$50 base plus $0.035 per square foot, all areas
	Additions/alterations	$85
	Additions/alterations electrical service	$85
HVAC
	New building	$50 base plus $0.035 per square foot, all areas
	Additions/alterations	$85
Razing		$0.05/square foot	$85
State of Wisconsin Seal		$35
New land use		$150
Additions/alterations land use		$100
Additions/alterations one time inspection		$85
Additions/alterations egress window		$85
Additions/alterations electrical service		$100
Additions/alterations sign		$0.50 per square foot
Additions/alterations sign base fee		$75
Additions/alterations roof-siding-windows		$4/$1,000 of value	$85
Fence		$85

	Single Family	Duplex/Twindominium/Condominium (2 Unit)
Reserve Capacity Assessment	$1,900	$3,800

	Single Family	Duplex/Twindominium/2 Unit Condominium
Site elevation	$150	$150
Utility service permit	$100	$100
Solid waste cart	$80	$160
Recycling cart	$80	$160
Culvert elevations - driveways (Harvest Moon Estates Only)	$300	$300

Commercial		Fee	Minimum
New structure/addition		$200 base fee plus $0.10 per square foot all floor area
Erosion control		$200 for first acre plus $100 for each acre after
Remodel		$5 per thousand of valuation
Plumbing
	New building	$100
	Fixture count fee	$8 per fixture
Electrical
	New building/addition	$100 base fee plus $0.10 per square foot, all areas
	200 amp electrical service	$100
	>200 amp 3-phase electrical service	$100 plus $5 per $1,000 of value
	Temporary electrical service	$100
HVAC
	New building/addition	$100 base fee plus $0.10 per square foot, all areas
Commercial plan review - certified municipality per SPS 302.31
Early start permit		$100 (footings and foundations per SPS 361.32)
Razing fee		$0.05 per square foot of floor area	$100
Land use		$150
Site elevation		$150
Utility service permit		$100
Commercial - Industrial Reserve Capacity Fees - See Chapter 155, Sewer Utility, § 155-46, Residency Equivalency Charges

Agricultural Buildings		Fee		Minimum
New structure/addition/remodel		$0.08 per square foot, all floor area

Chapter 84, Building Regulations. [Amended 1-16-2001 by Res. No. 01162001A; 2-6-2007 by Res. No. 02062007; 10-4-2011 by Ord. No. 10042011; 9-2-2014 by Res. No. 09022014]
	§ 84-10A, penalty for violation of the Uniform Dwelling Code: not less than $200 nor more than $1,000, plus the costs of prosecution.

Chapter 97, Erosion Control. [Amended 2-6-2007 by Res. No. 02062007; 9-2-2014 by Res. No. 09022014]
	(Reserved)[3]
	§ 97-13, penalty: not less than $10 nor more than $500, plus the costs of prosecution.

Chapter 115, Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages. [Amended 4-16-2002 by Res. No. 04132002B; 5-18-2010 by Ord. No. 05182010; 10-16-2012 by Res. No. 10162012]
	§ 115-4, license fees:
		Class A fermented malt beverage: $50.
		Class B fermented malt beverage: $100.
		Special event or picnic Class B beer: $5.
		Wholesaler's license: $25.
		Class A intoxicating liquor: $100.
		Class B intoxicating liquor: $125.
		Class C wine: $100.
		Operator's license: $30 for two-year period.
		Class B combination license: $225.
		Reserve Class B combination licenses: initial issuance fee: $10,000; annual fee: $225.
		State of Wisconsin records check fee: $7, and, if required, out-of-state records check fee: as determined by originating state listed on the application.

Chapter 123, Licenses and Permits. [Added 11-1-2022 by Ord. No. 11012022]
	§ 123-2A, Short-term rental properties.
	§ 123-2AL, Penalties:
		First violation: $250.
		Second violation: $500.
		Third and subsequent violations: no more than $1,000, plus the cost of prosecution.
	§ 123-2AM, Fees:
		Short-term rental application fee: $500.
		Each additional unit fee: $250.
		Inspection fee: $100.
		Property manager permit fee: $100.

Chapter 130, Nuisances [Added 7-15-2008 by Ord. No. 07152008C; amended 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 03152011A]
	§ 130-3F, fees for noxious weeds, grass and other vegetation:
		Refer to Chapter 102, Fees and Penalties, § 102-3, Additional fees and penalties, Subsection B, Equipment or vehicle and labor fees.

Chapter 135, Parks and Recreation Areas. [Amended 8-5-2014 by Res. No. 08052014]
	§ 135-11B, sale of fermented malt beverages, permit fee: $5.

Chapter 139, Peace and Good Order. [Amended 5-2-2006 by Ord. No. 05022006A; 4-21-2009 by Ord. No. 04212009]
	§ 139-21B(7), unfit dwellings, penalty: not less than $5 per day but not more than $500 per day for the period such violations continue.
	§ 139-21C, public health nuisances, penalty: not less than $5 nor more than $500, plus the costs of prosecution.
	§ 139-22B(3), license fee: $25.

Chapter 143, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants. [Amended 5-18-2010 by Ord. No. 05182010; 10-16-2012 by Res. No. 10162012]
	§ 143-2D(3), transient merchants, registration fee: $25.
	§ 143-2J, transient merchants, penalty: not less than $10 nor more than $1,000 for each violation per day, plus costs of prosecution. The bond schedule for the first offense shall be $250, plus costs.
	§ 143-4, State of Wisconsin records check fee: $7, and, if required, out-of-state records check fee: as determined by originating state listed on the application.

Chapter 146, Property Maintenance; Chronic Nuisance Premises. [Added 3-17-2009 by Ord. No. 03172009]
	§ 146-14A, penalties:
		First offense: not less than $1 nor more than $10,000, plus the costs of prosecution;
		Subsequent offenses: Within 24 months after committing a previous violation, not less than double the original citation nor more than $10,000, plus the costs of prosecution.

Chapter 151, Records and Property, Public.
	§ 151-6E(1), fee for copies of records: $0.25 per page.
	§ 151-6E(3), a fee for locating the record will be charged if the cost to locate is more than $50, and a fee may be charged for the actual, necessary and direct mailing or shipping fee.

Chapter 153, Security Alarm Systems. [Added 3-17-2009 by Ord. No. 03172009A]
	§ 153-3C, Security alarm systems; alarm system permitting; fee and duration; permit fee: $5 annually. [Amended 11-5-2013 by Res. No. 11052013]
	§ 153-6B, false alarm fee: [Amended 3-1-2022 by Ord. No. 03012022B]
		First and second false alarms: no charge.
		Third and fourth false alarms: $200.
		Fifth and sixth false alarms: $375.
		Seventh and subsequent false alarms: $600.
	§ 153-7, penalties:
		First offense: no more than $125.
		Second and subsequent offenses: no more than $500.
		Each day that a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense.

Chapter 155, Sewer Utility. [Amended 1-16-2001 by Res. No. 01162001; 5-1-2001; 1-17-2006 by Res. No. 01172006; 2-7-2006 by Ord. No. 02072006; 12-16-2008 by Ord. No. 12162008; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 02012011A; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 02192019]
	§ 155-13G, fee for connection permit: $10.
	§ 155-18, penalty: $250 first offense, $500 second offense, $1,000 third offense; per occurrence.
	§ 155-19, penalty: $250 first offense, $500 second offense, $1,000 third offense; per occurrence.
	§ 155-19.1, penalty: $250 first offense, $500 second offense, $1,000 third offense; per occurrence.
	§ 155-50:

Meter Size (inches)	Quarterly Service Charge
1/2 to 3/4	$49.91
1	$112.90
1 1/2	$202.04
2	$303.06
3	$564.51
Output charges (per 1,000 gallons discharged) gallons per quarter: $12.06.
Deduct meters, monthly charge for meters 1 inch and smaller: $15.

For Wastes in Excess of	High Strength Waste Surcharge
BOD > 250 mg/l	$1.92
TSS > 300 mg/l	$0.83
P > 10 mg/l	$18.35
§ 155-56A, fee for septic tank disposal permit: $25 per year.
§ 155-58C, reserve capacity assessment: $1,900 single-family; $3,800 duplex; $1,900 first unit; $950 for each additional unit up to a maximum 16 units per multifamily building/$16,150.
§ 155-70, continued violations, penalty: not more than $1,000, together with the costs of prosecution.
§ 155-73B(1), civil penalty: not more than $1,000, plus actual damages incurred by the POTW, per violation per day for as long as the violation continues.


§ 165-9B, Preparation of garbage and collectable solid waste for collection; Placement of garbage for collection generally (carts). [Amended 6-20-2017 by Ord. No. 06202017; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 02192019]
	For new construction, solid waste and recycling containers will be included as a rental fee to be paid at the time of completion of a building permit application:
		Solid waste container rental fee: $80.
		Recycling container rental fee: $80.
	Nonprofit properties and/or in-lieu-of-tax properties will be invoiced to the property owner:
		Solid waste container rental fee: $80.
		Recycling container rental fee: $80.
§ 165-11, Electronics recycling and disposal; § 165-12, Disposal of lead batteries, major appliances, waste oil, used tires & CFLs; § 165-13, Bulk or large item; disposal fees are as follows:
Storage and collection, penalty: $250 per occurrence.
	Solid Waste Drop-Off Fees
	Automatic charges apply for:
		Vehicle or 5 x 8 trailer or less: $10.
		Trailer only, larger than 5 x 8: $15
		Vehicle with 5 x 8 trailer (refuse in both): $20
		Vehicle with larger than 5 x 8 trailer (refuse in both): $25.
		(Additional charges apply for Freon items, appliances, tires or hazardous waste)
	Additional charges for:
		Freon items = (refrigerator, dehumidifier, freezer, air conditioner): $20, each item.
		Appliances = (stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater, furnace): $15, each item.
		Tires = (trailer, car, truck): $3 car/trailer; $5 truck.
		* Contents to be viewed by DPW staff before disposal
		* Computer components and other hazardous waste not listed will not be accepted - contact Brown County
		* No cardboard will be accepted, please recycle
		* Oil and batteries no charge, see DPW staff
	Curbside request:
		Tag required:
		Freon items = (refrigerator, dehumidifier, freezer, air conditioner): $20, each item.
		Appliances = (stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater, furnace): $15; each item.
		Tires = (trailer, car truck): $3 car/trailer. $15, each item
		All other items with curbside tag = (furniture, mattress etc...): $15/load.
	Unauthorized curbside pickup billed to homeowner or landlord
		Automatic charges:
			Truck: $30/half hour.
			Labor: $ based on time/employee.
			Refuse disposal: $25.
			Additional charges:
			Freon item disposal: $20 each.
			Appliance disposal: $15 each.
			Hazardous water disposal: $ based on item.
			Tire disposal: $3 each - car/trailer; $5 each - truck.
	Drop off only at Waste Water Treatment Plant:
		Electronic components such as televisions, microwaves, computers and computer monitors, DVD players, CD players, radios, camcorders, cameras and any other items not listed here that may contain a circuit board.
		Charge based on current per pound rate from the Brown County Port & Solid Waste Department.
§ 165-7, Nonprofit organizations. Collection costs and county landfill disposal fees will be charged out, by the Village, on the quarterly water and sewer billing. The collection "tipping" fee will be based on the automated trash and curbside recycle costs, that the Village is charged, per bin, on a quarterly basis. The landfill disposal fee will be based on the current computed average tonnage of solid waste/recycling material per quarter. Recycling material disposal cost is currently at $0/ton; however, this may change in the future due to market pricing. [Added 6-20-2017 by Ord. No. 06202017]
	Automated trash: $13.92/quarter.
	Curbside recycle: $6/quarter.
	Disposal fee (solid waste only): $6.05/quarter.
	§ 165-19, Violations and penalties; penalty for violation: $50 for a first violation, $250 for a second violation and not more than $2,000 for a third or subsequent violation together with costs of prosecution.

Chapter 170, Streets and Sidewalks. [Amended 1-18-2005 by Res. No. 01182005; 5-3-2005 by Res. No. 05032005; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 04022007; 8-19-2014 by Ord. No. 08192014]
	§ 170-3E, right-of-way permit fees: [Amended 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 02192019]
	General residential construction: $65
	Small utility project permit (less than 1,000 feet of roadway)¹: $65
	Medium utility project permit (1,000 feet to 3,000 feet of roadway)¹: 120
	Large utility project permit (3,000 feet to 5,000 feet of roadway)¹: $185
	Extra-large utility project permit (5,000 feet of roadway)¹: Actual cost
	¹: Utility permit fee waived if utility project is done in conjunction with street construction project as long as utilities are constructed prior to curb and gutter and final paving.
	Excavation in right-of-way outside of street area: $65
	Boring within street right-of-way (servicing one property and sewer is located behind curb): $65
	Boring within street right-of-way: $455
	Road/street open-cut excavation within street pavement area: $910
	Excavation in right-of-way outside of street area: $65
	*** Open cut excavation fee waived if needed for open cut caused by public health, safety or welfare emergency
	*** All fees waived for emergency excavations
	§ 170-5A, permit fee: $50.
	§ 170-5C, deposit for moving buildings: $1,000.
	§ 170-6, fee for removal of snow and ice from sidewalk by
	Department of Public Works employees: $0.50 per linear foot; minimum $30, per occurrence.
	§ 170-8I(3), weed control.
		Refer to Chapter 102, Fees and Penalties, § 102-3, Additional fees and penalties, Subsection B, Equipment or vehicle and labor fees.

Chapter 174, Swimming Pools. [Amended 2-6-2007 by Res. No. 02062007]
	§ 174-4B(6), permit fee: $25.

Chapter 185, Vehicles and Traffic. [Amended 7-29-2003 by Res. No. 07292003; 5-2-2006 by Ord. No. 05022006A]
	§ 185-6C, off-road vehicles, penalty: not less than $25 nor more than $200.

Chapter 194, Water Utility. [Added 4-6-2009 by Ord. No. 04062009
	§ 194-18, Emergency Water Regulations and Water Conservation, penalty:
		First offense: Not less than $10 nor more than $25, plus costs of prosecution.
		Second and subsequent offense, any person who shall previously have been convicted of a violation of the same ordinance within one year: not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each offense, plus costs of prosecution.
		Continued violation: each violation and each day a violation continues or occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
		Nothing in this section shall preclude the Village from maintaining any appropriate action to prevent or remove a violation of any provision of Chapter 194, Articles III and IV.

Chapter 198, Wells.
	§ 198-7, penalty: not less than $100 nor more than $500 and the cost of prosecution.

Chapter 204, Floodplain Zoning. [Amended 4-6-2009 by Ord. No. 04062009
	§ 204-9, penalties: not less than $25 nor more than $500, plus costs of prosecution; continued violation: each day shall constitute a separate offense.
		Every violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and the creation may be enjoined and the maintenance may be abated by action at suit of the municipality, the state, or any citizen thereof pursuant to § 87.30, Wis. Stats.

Chapter 205, Subdivision of Land. [Amended 12-19-2006 by Ord. No. 12192006B]
	§ 205-36, penalty: not less than $25 nor more than $500 and the cost of prosecution for each violation.
	§ 205-40, Subdivision fees for each lot
		Preliminary plat approval: $300.
		Final plat approval: $200.
		Certified survey map approval: $100.

Chapter 206, Zoning. [Amended 12-19-2006 by Ord. No. 12192006B; 2-6-2007 by Res. No. 02062007A; 8-5-2014 by Res. No. 08052014; 6-21-2016 by Ord. No. 06212016A]
	§ 206-17E, violations regarding fences, walls and hedges: not less than $50 per day for each day the violation continues after notification of the violation is given to the owner of said property.
	§ 206-35B(1), fee for preliminary approval of a planned development district: $350.
	§ 206-35C(5), fee for amendment of final approval of a planned development district: $350.
	§ 206-39B, inspection fee for mobile home located outside of mobile home park: $200.
	§ 206-40B, annual fee for mobile home park license: $200.
	§ 206-53A(12), Penalty: not less than $50 nor more than $500, plus costs of prosecution. Each day during which such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
	§ 206-64, Zoning fee:
	Conditional use: $250.
	Variance:
		Commercial: $250.
		Residential: $125.
	Rezoning approval: $400.

Zoning Permit		Fee
Residential one- and two-family
	New dwelling	$125
	Addition/Alteration	$85
	Accessory buildings, fences, decks, pools	$65
Commercial buildings
	New structure	$200
	Addition/Alteration	$150
	Change in use/occupancy	$75
	Signs	$75 base fee plus $0.50 per square foot of sign face per sign
This fee schedule includes: Cost for the building inspector's review of zoning permit applications and answering zoning questions. Items reviewed include: street setback, side yard, rear yard, building height, use, building/sign size and commercial parking.
Items not included are: Review of rezoning, conditional use permits, commercial site plans, land divisions, variance applications, etc.

Chapter 207, Site Plan and Design Review [Added 7-17-2007 by Res. No. 07172007]
	§ 207-4A, application fee: $150.

Chapter 208, Shorelands and Wetlands Zoning [Added 3-17-2009 by Ord. No. 03172009B]
	§ 208-44, permit fee: $50.
	§ 208-46, penalties: not less than $25 nor more than $500, plus costs of prosecution. Each day during which such violations exists shall constitute a separate offense.

	Other.
		Fee for providing a customer listing to businesses: $50.

[1]

Editor's Note: W.S.A. s. 165.87 was repealed in part and renumbered in part by 1999 Act 9, §§ 2290v to 2298, effective 10-29-1999. See now W.S.A. s. 757.05.

[2]

Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that the increased dog license fees will be implemented with the issuance of dog tags for 2011 and thereafter.

[3]

Editor's Note: See now the fees listed under § 84-9A, building and erosion control permit fees.

Equipment or Vehicle	Model Year	Hourly Rate
Ford Taurus sedan	2005	Current IRS rate per mile
Ford F350	2016	$25.06
Ford F150	2010	$14.80
Ford F250	2013	$18.96
Dodge 5500, dump	2008	$25.06
Western Star, single-axle dump	2017	$49.64
Isuzu, dump with box	1999	$25.06
John Deere pay loader	2009	$57.62
Pay loader Monroe 12-foot moldboard and 10-foot wing		$23.26
Elgin street sweeper	2004	$83.64
John Deere tractor with bucket	2003	$29.56
John Deere lawn tractor	2015	$23.24
Trackless articulating tractor	2003	$36.48
Trackless boom flail mower		$14.48
Trackless front flail mower		$14.48
Kubota zero turn mower	2016	$20.72
John Deere push mower	2001	$7
John Deere push mower	2007	$7
Weed Eater, all	2005	$6.34
Tractor mower deck	2003	$14.48
10-foot V plow	2009	$7.96
Moldboard snow plow, Western Star	2017	$11.24
Trackless 50-inch snow blade		$6
Trackless 50-inch snow blower		$17.36
Trackless salt spreader		$7.94
Patrol wing, Western Star	2017	$10.18
Spreader, computerized, Western Star	2017	$9.46
Spreader, computerized, Dodge	2009	$9.46
Cub Cadet push snow thrower	2009	$17.36
Trailer mount trash pump	2005	$66.23
Chainsaw, all	2018	$7.92
20-foot trailer	2017	$25.94
Morbark chipper	2001	$32.92
Portable generator, 3,500 watts	2001	$15.84
Current Public Works labor fee, per employee		$40
Current administrative fee		$50
Flat fee assessment		$125 per parcel