(a) Permit Required.
(1) General Permit Requirements.
No building of any kind shall be moved within or into the Village of Edgar and no new building or structure, or any part thereof, shall hereafter be erected, or ground broken for the same, or enlarged, altered, moved, demolished, razed or used within the Village, except as herein provided, until a permit therefor shall first have been obtained by the owner, or his/her authorized agent, from the Village, with necessary plan review and inspections provided by the UDC Building Inspector, in the case of UDC projects requiring plan review and inspections. Lesser projects requiring issuance of just a non-UDC administrative building permit to assist in documenting changes to properties and their valuations may be issued by a designated Village official or employee if the Village Board authorizes such practice.
(2) Residential Administrative Building Permit.
If the Village Board elects, per Section 15-1-l(d), to have a Village official or employee other than a UDC-Certified Building Inspector issue administrative building permits for non-UDC projects, an administr- ative building permit may be issued and is required for any non-structural work with a value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00 - market value of material and labor) or more unless a Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) building permit is issued.
(3) Residential UDC Building Permit.
A UDC building permit with inspections is required if a person structurally alters a residential building. If a person moves a building within or into the Village of Edgar, or builds, installs, or assembles a building within the scope of this Chapter, he/she shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the UDC Certified Building Inspector. Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions of such systems shall require permits. An electric service upgrade or installation of a new electrical panel requires a permit, regardless of cost.
(4) Commercial Building Permit.
A building permit is required for all new construction, alterations or additions of commercial buildings or building mechanical systems.
(b) Exceptions to Building Permit Requirements.
(1) Minor Repairs.
The UDC Certified Building Inspector may authorize minor repairs or alterations without a permit that do not change the occupancy, use, area, structural strength, room arrangement, fire protection, access to or efficiency of any existing stairways or exits, light or ventilation of the building.
(2) Cabinetry.
Repair, refinishing or replacement of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempt from permit requirments.
(3) Restoration.
Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous Code-compliant condition as determined by the UDC Certified Building Inspector is exempt from permit requirements.
(4) Alterations and Repairs. The following provisions shall apply to buildings altered or repaired:
a. Alterations.
When not in conflict with any regulations, alterations to any existing building or structure accommodating a legal occupancy and use but of substandard type of construction, which involves either beams, girders, columns, bearing or other walls, room, heating and air condition systems, arrangement, light and ventilation, changes in location of exit stairways or exits, or any or all of the above, then such existing construction shall be made to conform to the minimum requirements of this Chapter applicable to such occupancy and use and given type of construction.
b. Repairs.
Repairs for purposes of maintenance, or replacements in any existing building or structure which do not involve the structural portions of the building or structure or which do not affect room arrangement, light and ventilation, access to or efficiency of any exist stairways, or exits, fire protection, or exterior aesthetic appearance and which do not increase a given occupancy or use, shall be deemed minor repairs.
(c) Application; Appropriate Application/Inspection Official. Application for a building permit shall be made in writing upon a form furnished by the Village or designee and shall state the name and address of the owner of the land and also the owner of the building if different, contact information (email address and fax, mailing address, telephone and cellphone numbers), the legal description of the land upon which the building is to be located, the name and address of the designer, the use to which said building is to be put and such other information as the Building Inspector or designee may require. Applications for new one- and two-family residences and additions to existing structures shall be submitted to the UDC-certified Building Inspector or designee. All other applications for building permits shall be to the Village's Non-UDC designated official or employee.
(d) Submission of Plans - UDC Projects.
(1) Basic Application Information.
Two (2) sets of building plans shall be submitted to the UDC Certified Building Inspector or designee for any work which expands or structurally alters a building, involves a new building, or as required by the Building Inspector. If a new building or building addition is proposed, then a plot plan showing such proposed work and existing buildings and property lines shall be submitted. A third set of plans may be requested at the discretion of the UDC Certified Building Inspector for the Village Assessor. The UDC Certified Building Inspector may require the owner or contractor to submit plans for any construction, building moving, or demolition project when the UDC Certified Building Inspector determines that it is necessary to review such plans to assure that the proposed project will comply with all applicable codes.
(2) Erosion Control Plan.
A construction erosion control plan setting forth proposed information and procedures needed for control of soil erosion, surface water runoff and sediment disposition at the building site shall also be filed if deemed necessary for the project per state and local regulations.
(3) Scale.
Plans, specifications and plot plans shall be drawn to a minimum scale of one-quarter (1/4) inch to one (1) foot [fireplace details to three-quarters (3/4) inch to one (1) foot].
(4) Filing of Plans.
One (1) set of plans shall be returned after approval as provided in this Chapter. The second set shall be filed in the office of the UDC Certified Building Inspector. Plans for buildings involving the State (Commercial) Building Code shall bear the stamp of approval of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS). One (I) plan shall be submitted which shall remain on file in the office of the UDC Certified Building Inspector. All plans and specifications shall be signed by the designer.
(5) Additional UDC Requirements.
Plans for all new one (1) and two (2) family dwellings shall comply with the provisions of Chapter SPS 320.09, Wis. Adm. Code.
(6) Foundation Elevation and Location Confirmation.
The UDC Certified Building Inspector may issue its preliminary building permit as a result of the above submittals, subject, however, to the owner confirming the actual elevations and location of the foundation once it is installed. No further construction work can be completed on the new building until submission of a recertification of the foundation elevations and location, confirming that the foundation elevations and location conform with the original permit and application regulations.
(e) Permit Issuance - New Non-UDC Projects. If the UDC Certified Building Inspector, or Village designee in the case of non-UDC projects, determines that the building will comply with all applicable ordinances of the Village and all applicable laws and orders of the State of Wisconsin, the UDC Certified Building Inspector, or non-UDC administrative official in his/her authority area, may issue a building permit which shall state the use to which said building is to be put, which shall be kept and displayed at the site of the proposed building. After being approved, the plans and specifications shall not be altered in any respect which involves any of the above-mentioned ordinances, laws or orders, or which involves the safety of the building or the occupants, except with the written consent of the UDC Certified Building Inspector or or non-UDC designee, as appropriate.
(f) Approval of Plans; Permit Issuance for UDC Projects.
(1) Preliminary Foundation Permit. The UDC Certified Building Inspector shall issue the requested building permit for UDC projects as a preliminary permit to construct the foundation if the owner or contractor demonstrates that all state, county and local submission requirements are satisfied. If a permit card is issued, it shall be posted at the job site in a visible location from the street. A preliminary permit is valid for six (6) months. A preliminary permit may be extended for a specific time frame upon the UDC Certified Building Inspector's approval and payment of appropriate fees.
(2) Recertification; Final Building Permit Issuance.
Upon completion of the foundation, the owner or contractor shall submit data identifying setbacks and elevations. Said information shall be submitted to the UDC Certified Building Inspector who shall review it to determine that local setback and elevation requirements are satisfied. If the existing foundation conforms to the local requirements, a final building permit shall be issued and it shall be posted at the job site in a visible location from the street. A final building permit may be extended for a specific time frame upon the UDC Certified Building Inspector's approval and payment of appropriate fees.
(3) Right of Inspection Access.
By accepting a permit, the applicant, owner or contractor grants the UDC Certified Building Inspector the right of access to the real estate on which the permitted construction or demolition will occur.
(4) Building Permits Conditioned Upon Compliance with Codes.
All permits are issued conditionally on the condition that the owner and/or contractor(s) shall conform to the requirements of all applicable building codes, zoning ordinances and setback requirements on constructing the building. After being approved, the plans and specifications shall not be altered in any respect which involves any of the above- mentioned ordinances, laws or orders, or which involves the safety of the building or the occupants.
(5) Partial Building Permit.
In case adequate plans are presented for only a part of a UDC-classified building, the UDC Certified Building Inspector, at his/her discretion, may issue a permit for only that part of the building before receiving the plans and specifications for the entire building.
(g) Dedicated Street and Approved Land Division Required.
No building permit shall be issued unless the property on which the building is proposed to be built abuts a street that has been dedicated for street purposes. No building permits shall be issued until the land division and required improvements are accepted by the Village Board, unless the Village Board has authorized the use of a private road.
(h) Utilities Required.
(1) Residential Buildings.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any residential building until sewer, water, grading and graveling are installed in the streets necessary to service the property for which the permit is required and a receipt for payment of electrical connection is presented to the UDC Certified Building Inspector.
(2) Non-Residential Buildings.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any non-agricultural building other than residential until contracts have been let for the installation of sewer, water, grading and graveling in the streets necessary to service the property for which the permit is requested.
(3) Occupancy.
No person shall occupy any building until sewer, water, grading and graveling are installed when required in the streets necessary to service the property and a certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until such utilities are available to service the property.
(i) Waiver of Plans; Minor Repairs.
(1) Waiver.
If the UDC Certified Building Inspector finds that the character of the work is sufficiently described in the application and involves structural work, he/she may waive the filing of plans for alterations, repairs or moving, provided the cost of such work does not exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00).
(2) Minor Repairs.
The UDC Certified Building Inspector may authorize minor repairs or maintenance work on any structure or to heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems installed therein valued at less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), as determined by the UDC Certified Building Inspector, which do not change the occupancy area, exterior aesthetic appearance, structural strength, fire protection, exits, light or ventilation of the building or structure without issuance of a building permit.
(j) UDC Project Inspections.
(1) The following UDC inspections shall be requested forty-eight (48) hours (business work days) in advance by the applicant/contractor or property owner as applicable:
a. Footing/foundation.
b. Rough carpentry, HVAC, electric and plumbing.
c. Draintile/basement floor.
d. Underfloor plumbing/electric service.
e. Insulation.
f. Final carpentry, HVAC, electric and plumbing.
g. Erosion control.
(2) Failure to request any inspection will be the responsibility of the contractor and/or property owner.
(3) Buildings shall be inspected at such times and in such manner as may be necessary to insure compliance with the laws, codes, ordinances, rules and orders applicable thereto.
(4) Electrical, plumbing or HVAC installations shall not be enclosed nor any structural portion of any building or structure be covered or concealed prior to completion of required inspections and approval by the UDC Certified Building Inspector.
(5) After approval is granted by the UDC Certified Building Inspector, no portion of any work covered by the inspection or included in such approval shall be altered or changed, except as specifically authorized by the UDC Certified Building Inspector.
(6) The provisions and. regulations of SPS 320.10, Wis. Adm. Code, with regard to inspections of one (1) or two (2) family dwellings are hereby made a part of this Chapter.
(7) The permit applicant or an authorized representative shall request inspections after each phase of construction is completed. However, construction may proceed if the inspection has not taken place by the end of the second business day following the day of notification or as otherwise agreed between the applicant and the UDC Certified Building Inspector.
(k) Inspection Warrants. If the UDC Certified Building Inspector is denied access to inspect a property, he/she may request the Village Attorney to seek an inspection warrant pursuant to Sec. 66.0119, Wis. Stats.
(I) Payment of Fees. All fees shall be paid to the Village Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer. Upon presentation of the Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer's receipt showing that the fees prescribed by this Chapter have been paid, the UDC Building Inspector, or designated Village official, upon entering upon the application the number of the receipt, shall issue to the owner, or his/her agent, a building permit.
(m) Permit Lapses. A building permit shall lapse and be void unless building operations are commenced within six (6) months or if construction has not been completed within twenty- four (24) months from the date of issuance thereof. Building permits for new one (1) or two (2) family dwellings shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance thereof. Projects with expired permits and without an occupancy permit must be renewed.
(n) Revocation of Permits.
(1) Grounds for Revocation.
The UDC Certified Building Inspector or the Village Board may revoke any building, plumbing or electrical permit, HVAC construction or installation, certificate of occupancy, or approval issued under the regulations of this Chapter and may stop construction or use of approved new materials, equipment, methods of construction, devices or appliances for any of the following reasons:
a. Whenever the UDC Certified Building Inspector shall find at any time that applicable ordinances, laws, orders, plans and specifications are not being complied with and that the holder of the permit refused to conform after written warning or construction has been issued to him/her.
b. Whenever the continuance of any construction becomes dangerous to life or property.
c. Whenever there is any violation of any condition or provisions of the application for permit or of the permit.
d. Whenever, in the opinion of the UDC Certified Building Inspector, there is inadequate supervision provided on the job site.
e. Whenever any false statement or misrepresentation has been made in the application for permit, plans, drawings, data specifications or certified lot or plot plan on which the issuance of the permit or approval was based.
f. Whenever there is a violation of any of the conditions of an approval or occupancy given by the UDC Certified Building Inspector for the use of all new materials, equipment, methods or construction devices or appliances.
(2) Permit Revocation.
The notice revoking a building, plumbing or electrical certificate of occupancy or approval shall be in writing and may be served upon the applicant of the permit, owner of the premises and his/her agent, if any, and on the person having charge of construction.
(3) Permit Revocation Placard.
A revocation placard shall also be posted upon the building, structure, equipment or premises in question by the UDC Certified Building Inspector.
(4) Construction Unlawful Following Permit Revocation.
After the notice is served upon the persons as aforesaid and posted, it shall be unlawful for any person to proceed thereafter with any construction operation whatsoever on the premises, and the permit which has been so revoked shall be null and void, and before any construction or operation is again resumed, a new permit, as required by this Chapter, shall be procured and fees paid therefor, and thereafter the resumption of any construction or operation shall be in compliance with the regulation of this Chapter. However, such work as the UDC Certified Building Inspector may order as a condition precedent to the reissuance of the building permit may be performed, or such work as the UDC Certified Building Inspector may require for the preservation of life and safety.
(o) Report of Violations. Village officers shall report to the UDC Certified Building Inspector any building which is being carried on without a permit as required by this Chapter.
(p) Display of Permit. Building permits shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises where the authorized building or work is in progress at all times during construction or work thereon.
(q) Change of Use Occupancy Permit. It shall be unlawful to change the use of any building, structure or premises without first obtaining from the UDC Certified Building Inspector an approval of such change in the occupancy or use and a certificate of occupancy.