TOWN OF CLOVERLAND
       
UNIFORM DWELLING CODE ORDINANCE 19.01

1.       AUTHORITY:  This ordinance is adopted under the authority granted by Section 101.65 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 

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

3.      SCOPE: The scope of this ordinance includes the following:  Construction and inspection of all new one and two family dwellings built after the date of adoption of this ordinance.

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.

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, LUDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing. 

6.       ZONING REQUIREMENTS:  All applicants for a Zoning Permit must have a valid UDC permit from the Building Inspector before any Zoning Permit will be issued. 

7.       UDC PERMIT FEES: The UDC permit fees shall be determined between the Town Board and the Building Inspection Agency.

8.       PENALTIES:  The enforcement of this section and all laws and ordinances relating to buildings shall be by means of withholding Building Permits, imposition of forfeitures and injunctive action.  Forfeitures shall not be less than $25.00 or more than $1,000.00 for each day of noncompliance.

9.       EFFECTIVE DATE:  This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as provided by law.


SEVERABILITY AND LIABILITY: 
Should any section, clause, provision or portion of this ordinance be adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be effected thereby.