Number
121804
Version
SUBSTITUTE 3
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to exceptions to department of neighborhood services permit requirements.
Sections
200-24-1 am
200-24-1.5 rc
200-33-0 am
200-33-43-b am
222-13-1 am
222-13-4 rp
225-3-1 am
225-31-3 cr
Analysis
This ordinance specifies the types of structures and repair or replacement work for which department of neighborhood services-issued permits are not required.
Items which do not require permits include:
1. Decorative landscaping edging.
2. Minor installation of wiring or equipment.
3. Small detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds or similar uses.
4. Tents or air-supported structures that cover areas of 400 square feet or less.
5. Retaining walls supporting less than 32 inches of unbalanced fill.
6. Ordinary repairs of windows with certain exceptions.
7. Replacement of plumbing fixtures in one- or 2-family dwellings without alteration of water supply and distribution systems, sanitary drainage systems or vent systems.
8. Replacement of general-use snap switches, dimmer and control switches, etc., in one- or 2-family dwellings.
9. Replacement of existing appliances, provided such equipment is not fueled by gas or oil, in one- or 2-family dwellings.
10. Repair work deemed by the commissioner of neighborhood services to be minor and ordinary and which does not adversely affect public health or safety.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-24-1 of the code is amended to read:
200-24. Permit Required.
1. REQUIRED. No person may erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert to new uses, raze or demolish any building or structure, nor install therein any equipment, occupy and use any building, structure, equipment or premises or cause the same to be done or commence any excavation on any premises without first obtaining a permit from the commissioner and paying...
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