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BUILDING PERMITS

Village of Ferryville

 

Two types of building permits are required by Village Ordinances, These are:

 

  • The construction, or alteration of, one and two family dwellings
  • The construction, or alteration of, detached structures

 

 

 

PERMITS FOR ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS

 

Permit applications must be obtained from the contracted Village Building Inspector:

               Brad Smrcina

               Office: (608) 734-9970

               Cell:     (608) 799-6229

                E-mail: bsmrcina@centurytel.net

 

Please review Village Ordinance Chapter 15 for requirements. Any questions should be directed to the Building Inspector. Building Permit fees are listed below.

 

CHAPTER 15

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE

WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE

 

15.01    Authority

15.02     Purpose

15.03    Scope

15.04    Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

15.05    Building Inspector

15.06    Building permit Required

15.07    Building Permit Fees

15.08    Eagle Mt. Sub-Division Restrictions

15.09    Penalties

15.10    Effective Date

 

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

 

15.02    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.

 

15.03    SCOPE. The scope of this ordinance includes the construction and inspection of one and two family dwellings built since June 1, 1980. Notwithstanding s. Comm 20.05, the scope also includes the construction and inspection of alterations and additions to one and two family dwellings built before June 1, 1980. Because such projects are not under state jurisdiction, petitions for variance and final appeals under ss. Comm 20.19 and 20.21, respectively, shall be decided by the Village Board of Appeals. Petitions for variance shall be decided per s. Comm 20.19 Intro) so that equivalency is maintained to the intent of the rule being petitioned. As the Board of Appeals approves petitions for variance, the Building Inspector is granted the power to apply the results to similar circumstances by precedent. The building structure and any heating, electrical, or plumbing systems shall comply with the Uniform Dwelling Code. Petitions for variance and appeals shall be handled as noted in the paragraph.

 

15.04    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.

 

15.05    BUILDING INSPECTOR. There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector, which shall be by contract with the Village Board, and the contract renewed annually, who shall administer and enforce this ordinance and shall be certified by the Division of Safety and Buildings, as specified by Wisconsin Statutes, section 101.62 (2), in the category of Uniform Dwelling Code Construction Inspector. Additionally, this inspector shall possess the certification of UDC HVAC, UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing.

 

15.06    BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED. If a person alters a building in excess of $3,500.00 value in any twelve month period, adds onto a building in excess of 100 square feet in any twelve month period, or builds a new building, within the scope of this ordinance, they shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the Village Building Inspector. Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions shall require permits if over the forging thresholds. Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code- compliant condition as determined by the Village Building Inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Residing, re-roofing, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirements.

 

15.07    BUILDING PERMIT FEES. The building permit fees shall be determined by Village Board resolution.

15.08    EAGLE MOUNTAIN SUB-DIVISION RESTRICTIONS. The following restrictions apply to new dwellings constructed in the Eagle Mountain sub-division:

 

a)      The dwelling shall not be visible from Highway 35, the Great River Road, during summer months.

b)     No part of the dwelling can be placed within the road right-of-way set back line of 30 feet.

c)      Inside living space, excluding basement and garage area must be 750 square feet or greater.

d)     No permit may be granted for placement of a mobile home or trailer.

e)      Property sites must be graded to prevent landslide and include an erosion plan to prevent loss of soil.

f)       Restrictions (a), (b) are exempted for Eagle Mountain sub-division lots “1 south thru 9 south”.

 

15.09    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, or imposition of forfeitures and injunctive action. Forfeitures shall be not less than $25.00 no more than $1,000.00 for each day of noncompliance.

 

15.10    EFFECTIVE DATES. This ordinance became effective January 1, 2005, and was amended July 20, 2005, and was amended September 17, 2008.

FEE SCHEDULE

1) Finished interior up to 800 square feet                              $200.00

2) Finished interior greater than 800 square feet                  .25 cents square foot

3) Basement                                                                               .10 cents square foot

4) Deck, porch, attached garage or carport                           .05 cents square foot

5) Each inspection trip in excess of 8 (optional)                      $50.00 each trip

6) Permit seal (to Dept of Commerce)                                     $30.00

7)  Permit Fee (Village of Ferryville)                                       $75.00                                  

8) If there is no change in square footage (ie: only

       a new heating system installed) then the fee

       will be per inspection trip.                                                 $50.00 each trip

9) Manufactured Homes (mobile home) no basement,

      3 inspection trips                                                                 $150.00

10) Each inspection trip in excess of 3 (optional)                   $50.00 each trip

11) Manufactured home (mobile home) w/ basement           2/3rds # 1 & #2 above

12) Dwellings w/ no plumbing or electrical                            2/3rds normal fee

                                                                                                      (finished areas)

13) Permit to start                                                                     $50.00   

 

NOTE: The permit fees cover all calls, meetings, plan review, inspection trips, travel, reporting to the State and Village. Fees cover the project from start to finish.

 

PERMITS FOR DETACHED STRUCTURES

 

Permit applications for construction, or alteration, of detached structures must be obtained from:

 

         Larry Quamme, Village Clerk

         Office: (608) 734-9406

          E-mail: ferryville-vc@mchsi.com

 

Please review Village Ordinance Chapter 14 for requirements. Any questions need to be directed to the Village Clerk. The Building Permit Fee is $55.00

 

 

CHAPTER 14

 

BUILDING PERMITS

DETACHED STRUCTURES

 

 

14.01 Building Permits Required

14.02 Building Site Inspection Committee Duties-Compensation

14.03 Building Permit Application and Fees

14.04 Standards for Construction of Detached Structures

14.05 Structure Completion Requirements and Variance Requests

14.06 Penalty Provisions

14.07 Effective Date

 

 

14.01   Building Permits Required

 

A)     Persons building new detached structures within the Village, of more than 100 square feet, and not subject to the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, and not subject to the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, must obtain a Village of Ferryville approved and issued Building Permit, which must be displayed at the construction site during construction.  

 

B)    Persons intending to complete alterations to detached structures, defined  

       in 14.01 (A), in excess of $3,500 in a 12 month period, or adds more than 

       100 square feet, are required to obtain a building permit approved and 

       issued by the Village of Ferryville, which must be displayed at the

       construction site.

14.02   Building Site Inspection Committee Duties - Compensation

 

A)    The Village President, shall on an annual basis, at the Village Board 

       Meeting in May, appoint 2 members of the Village Board to serve as a 

       “Building Site Inspection Committee”.   

 

B)     A site inspection shall be conducted by the Committee following

       application for a building permit required by 14.01 and each member of

       the Committee will receive compensation of $15.00. Inspections are 

       limited to review of standards contained in 14.04 (A) and (B).

C)    The Committee shall make a recommendation to the Village Board for

       approval or denial of the application for a building permit.

 

14.03   Building Permit Application and Fees

A)    The application, for a permit required by this chapter, shall include:

1)      Name, address, phone number of the applicant

2)      Address of the building property site

3)      A plot plan drawing of the property showing the building site location and distance from all 4 lot lines

4)      An erosion control plan

5)      Square footage of the structure

6)      Building type (structural frame)

7)      Exterior finish material

8)      Intended use of the structure

9)      Visibility from Highway 35 (if applicable in 14.04)

 

B)    Applications shall be obtained from and returned to the Village Clerk thirty (30) days prior to start of intended construction. The Village Clerk shall issue permits following approval of the application by the Village Board.

 

C)    The building permit application fee shall be $55.00.

 

14.04   Standards for Construction of Detached Structures

 

A)    Eagle Mountain Sub-division restrictions:

 

1)      Detached structures cannot be placed within the road right-of-way set back line of 30 feet.

2)      Any part of a detached structure cannot be built which can be seen from Highway 35 during summer months.

3)      Property sites must be graded to prevent landslide and include an erosion control plan to prevent loss of soil.

4)      Detached structures placed less than 10 feet from a “dwelling” or less than 3 feet from a property line are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Administrative Code “Comm 21.08”.

5)      Restrictions (1) and (2) do not apply to Eagle Mountain property lots “1 south thru 9 south”.

 

 

 

 

 

B)    All other Village property locations:

1)      Property sites must be graded to prevent landslide and include and erosion control plan to prevent loss of soil.

2)      Detached structures placed less than 10 feet from a “dwelling” or less than 3 feet from a property line are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Administrative Code “Comm 21.08”.

 

 

14.05   Structure Completion Requirements and Variance Requests

 

A)      Final construction of a structure, granted by a Village building permit, must be completed following twelve (12) months from the issue date of the permit.

 

B)      The Board may approve an extension of the permit, for completion of the

        structure, for a period of an additional 12 months. The person, to whom

        the permit is issued, must seek an extension of the permit, in writing to

        the Village Clerk, prior to the expiration of the original permit period.  

 

C)      Persons may seek a variance to the standards of 14.04, and the Village 

        Board, following a hearing on the request, may grant a variance and

        approve and issue the Building Permit.     

 

14.06   Penalty Provisions

 

A)  Any person or entity violating any part of this ordinance shall be subject to the following penalties:

 

1)      Revocation of the building permit may be issued by the Village

       Board.

 

2)      Penalties as set forth in Section 13.04 of the municipal code of ordinances for the Village of Ferryville may be applied.

 

14.07 Effective Date:  September 17, 2008.

 

 
 
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