ARTICLE I [Adopted 3-13-1980] Adoption of Uniform Building Code
§ 29-1. State provisions adopted. [1]
The Village of Holmen adopts the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code as amended.
ARTICLE II [Adopted 5-24-1988] One- and Two-Family Dwellings
§ 29-2. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is:
- To exercise jurisdiction over the construction and inspection of new one- and two-family dwellings;
- To provide plan review and on-site inspections performed by persons or agencies certified by the Department of Commerce;
- To establish and collect fees to defray costs; and
- To provide remedies and penalties for violations.
§ 29-3. Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code adopted.
Chapter COMM 22, Wisconsin Administrative Code, as adopted and effective December 1, 1978, and Chapters COMM 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25, as adopted and effective June 1, 1980, and all amendments thereto, are adopted and incorporated by reference.
§ 29-4. Building Department.
- The Building Department of the village shall be created by the President. The administrative authority shall be a state certified building inspector so designated by the appointing authority subject to confirmation.[2]
- The appointing authority shall be the President of the village subject to confirmation by the Board.
§ 29-5. Building Inspector.
There is hereby created the position of Village Building Inspector, who shall administer and enforce this article, and who shall be certified by the Department of Commerce as specified by Wisconsin Statutes Section 101.66(2). This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
§ 29-6. Building permit required.
No person shall build or cause to be built any one- or two-family dwelling without first obtaining a state uniform building permit for such dwelling. Such building permit shall be furnished by the village. A copy of such permit issued shall be filed with the Village Building Department.
§ 29-7. Building permit fees. [3]
Building permit fees are established from time to time by the Village Board.
§ 29-8. Violations and penalties.
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Sections 101.66 and 101.77, whoever violates this code shall forfeit to the village not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each violation. Each day that the violation continues, after notice, shall constitute a separate offense.
Foot Notes:
[1].Editor’s Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).[2].Editor’s Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).[3].Editor’s Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).