Number
020604
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. RICHARDS
Title
An ordinance relating to the filling of land.
Sections
200-19-2 am
200-33-15.5 cr
289 cr
Analysis
This ordinance establishes a permit requirement, permit fee and regulations for the filling of land. No filling permit shall be required for filling performed in conjunction with the construction or alteration of, or addition to, any building or structure for which a building permit has been issued, provided the amount of fill does not exceed 500 cubic yards. Further, no permit shall be required when the total amount of fill does not exceed 25 cubic yards Filling permits shall be valid for 6 months and may be renewed. Filling permits may be revoked for failure to comply with the filling regulations.
The regulations for filling of land relate to:
1. Grading and surface quality of the filled area.
2. Erosion control.
3. Hours of the day during which filling activity is permitted.
4. Noise control.
5. Prohibited fill materials, including combustible items and used goods,
the depositing of which is declared a public nuisance.
This ordinance also authorizes the commissioner of neighborhood services to order the immediate cessation of any filling activity which does not conform with the filling regulations, to correct or complete any improper or incomplete filling project and bill the property owner for such work, and to prevent the unloading of prohibited fill materials.
Standard building code penalties shall apply to violations of the filling regulations. In addition, those responsible for large fill projects must file a $10,000 surety bond with the city and the ordinance makes any person who violates the regulations liable for any expenses the city incurs in enforcing the regulations or as a result of fires caused by filling activity.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-19...
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