Number
031738
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to various building code provisions in work by contractors, fees associated with re-inspections, permits for yard decks and guidelines for new driveways.
Sections
200-24-2 rn
200-24-2 cr
200-24-3 rn
200-33-48 rn
200-33-48-b cr
239-12 cr
252-74-2-d cr
252-74-2-e cr
Analysis
This ordinance makes various changes to the building code:
1. No permits will be issued to contractors whose work violates the building code.
2. An inspectional and administrative fee may be charged for any inspection at the request of the contractor when work is not ready.
3. Permits are issued for yard and pool decks that are greater than 2 feet above ground.
4. Newly created driveways require a minimum width of 8 feet. A driveway may be placed directly adjacent to an interior side property line.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-24-2 and 3 of the code is renumbered 200-24-3 and 4.
Part 2. Section 200-24-2 of the code is created to read:
200-24. Permits Required.
2. NO PERMITS TO VIOLATORS. a. Whenever a contractor performs work contrary to this code, the commissioner may issue a notice to remedy the defective work to the violator at his or her last known address. Failure to comply with the notice shall be deemed sufficient reason for withholding future permits, in addition to other penalties provided in this code.
b. The following shall also be deemed sufficient reasons for withholding future permits:
b-1. An unreasonable delay in the performance of the work after the issuance of a permit.
b-2. Failure of a contractor to promptly respond to an official communication from the commissioner.
Part 3. Section 200-33-48 of the code is renumbered 200-33-48-a.
Part 4. Section 200-33-48-b of the code is created to read:
200-33. Fees.
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