Town of Sheridan

ORDINANCE # 12
CONTENTS

1.1 Authority
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Scope
1.4 Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code
1.5 Building Inspector
1.6 Building Permit Required
1.7 Building Permit Fees
1.8 Effective Date

1.1 AUTHORITY. These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by s. 101.65, Wisconsin Statutes.

1.2 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.

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

1.4 WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE ADOPTED. The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. Comm 20-25 of 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.

1.5 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 HAVC UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing.

1.6 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall alter, in excess of $500 value in any twelve 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 Town Clerk. Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions shall require permits. Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the building inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Residing, re-roofing, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempt from permit requirements.

1.7 BUILDING PERMIT FEE. The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution.

1.8 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 and injunctive action. Forfeitures shall be not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each day of noncompliance.

1.9 EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective immediately, upon passage and publication as provided by law.

Adopted this 8^th day of June, 2000

David Bartlett
Chairman

Attest: Marilyn Score, Clerk
Published