Number
121275
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL and MURPHY
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to building code requirements for window installation.
Sections
200-24-1 am
200-24-1.5 cr
Analysis
This ordinance provides that no permit shall be required for the replacement of windows in a one- or 2-family dwelling unless the size of the window opening is being changed or unless a permit is otherwise required by law.
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 the fee as prescribed by this code. Permits may be issued at the discretion of the commissioner to persons in arrears of payment of any fees specified in ss. 200-32 and 200-33 or persons who have failed to comply with any outstanding order of the department if the permit is required to comply with an outstanding order or citation. No permit applied for under this subchapter may be issued unless the applicant has first complied with s. 66-12-5, with respect to submitting an asbestos project statement. [[A permit is not required for decorative landscaping edging as regulated in s. 116-54-3.]]
Part 2. Section 200-24-1.5 of the code is created to read:
1.5. EXCEPTIONS. No permit shall be required for:
a. Decorative landscaping edging, as regulated in s. 116-54-3.
b. Window replacement in a one- or 2-family dwelling, unless the size of the window opening is being changed or a permit is otherwise required by law.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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