TOWN OF HOWARD

CHAPTER 5

ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE

SECTION 5.1 Authority

These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by Wisconsin Statute § 101.65.

SECTION 5.2 Purpose

The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the general health, safety and welfare and to maintain required local uniformity with the administrative and technical requirements of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.

SECTION 5.3 Scope

The scope of this ordinance includes the construction and inspection of one-and-two family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.

SECTION 5.4 Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chapters Comm. 20-25 if the Wisconsin Administrative Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted and incorporated by reference and shall apply to all buildings within the scope of this ordinance.

SECTION 5.5 Building Inspector

There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector, who shall administer and enforce this ordinance and shall be certified by the Division of Safety & Buildings, as specified by Wisconsin Statutes, Section 101.66(2), in the category of Uniform Dwelling Code Construction Inspector. Additionally, this or other assistant inspectors shall possess the certification categories of UDC HVAC, UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing.

SECTION 5.6 Building Permits Required

No person shall alter, in excess of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) value, in any twelve (12) month period, build, add onto or alter any building within the scope of this ordinance without first obtaining a building permit for such work from the building inspector. Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extension shall require permits. Restoration or repair of an installation to its pervious code-compliant condition as determined by the building inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Residing, re-roofing, finishing or interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirements.

SECTION 5.7 Building Permit and Inspection Fees

The building permit and inspection fees shall be determined by resolution.

SECTION 5.8 Penalties

The enforcement of this section and all other laws and ordinances relating to building shall be by means of the withholding of building permits, imposition of forfeitures, injunctive action, together with the costs for such action, including, but not limited to all costs, disbursements and attorneys fees incurred by the Town. Forfeitures shall not be less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each day of noncompliance.

SECTION 5.9 Effective Date

This ordinance shall be effective October 1, 2000, upon passage and publication as provided by law.

Adopted 7/5/00