Number
251773
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to Department of Neighborhood Services enforcement of code violations for multi-unit residential properties.
Section
200-08-58.5 cr
200-19-1 rc
200-19-2 rn
200-19-2 cr
200-19-3 rn
200-19-4 rn
200-19-5 rn
200-24 cr
Analysis
This substitute ordinance creates a nuisance category for multi-unit residential properties with a significant number of code violations, and subjects properties within this category to higher penalties for code violations.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-08-58.5 of the code is created to read.
200-08. Definitions.
58.5 MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL NUISANCE means any premise with at least 4 dwelling units that has received more than 1 order to correct a code violation per number of dwelling units on the premise within the preceding 36 months. This shall not include properties where at least half of the violations were corrected within the time required by the order.
Part 2. Section 200-19-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
200-19-1. Penalties.
1. APPLICABILITY. This section shall apply to any person who does any of the following:
a. Is the owner, operator, or occupant of any premise where there there exists anything in violation of this code.
b. Shall build contrary to the plans and specifications approved by the commissioner.
c. Shall omit, neglect, or refuse to do any act required in this code.
Part 3. Section 200-19-2 to 5 of the code is renumbered 200-19-3 to 6.
Part 4. Section 200-19-2 of the code is created to read:
2. PENALTIES. a. Except where a special penalty is provided, each person subject to s. 200-19-1 shall, upon conviction, forfeit not less than $150 per violation per day for each premise, structure, or property found to be in violation, together with the cost of the action. In no case shall the forfeiture be in...
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