Number
031243
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. RICHARDS
Title
An ordinance relating to the filling of land.
Sections
200-33-15.5 rc
289-1-4 rn
289-1-4 cr
289-1-5 am
289-3-1 am
289-3-3 am
289-3-4 rc
289-3-5 am
289-5-1 am
289-5-2 am
289-5-6 rn
289-5-6 cr
Analysis
This ordinance makes the following changes to the current regulations governing the filling of land:
1. It creates a permit fee surcharge of $10 per 250 cubic yards of fill, or fraction thereof, over 750 cubic yards of fill for projects involving more than 750 cubic yards of fill.
2. It creates a $100 fee for filling permit plan review if the area to be filled is less than or equal to one acre or $300 if the area to be filled is greater than one acre.
3. It creates a definition for "grading".
4. At present, projects involving 25 cubic yards or less of fill are not required to acquire a permit. This ordinance increases the exemption threshold to 100 cubic yards.
5. It clarifies that a fill permit is required whether the fill is brought to the site or simply re-located from an excavation or other work on the same site.
6. It transfers authority for the re-issuance and revocation of fill permits from the department of city development to the department of neighborhood services.
7. It creates more detailed specifications for the plans required of large fill projects.
8. It increases the value of the surety bond required for large fill projects from the current $10,000 to the actual cost of the project.
9. It prohibits fill operations from violating state groundwater, surface water and air quality standards.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-33-15.5 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
200-33. Fees.
15.5. FILLING PERMIT AND FILLING PERMIT PLAN REVIEW. a. The fee for a filling permit shall be:
a-1. $50 if the filling involves up to 500 cubic yards of fill...
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