I am looking for clarification on whether or not a ramp requires frost protection for landings that are built into the ramp. When you read SPS Do all landings require frost protection? The code section below exempts the landings contained within the ramp. If the top of the ramp were to abut a landing or stoop with frost protected footing, then only that end of the ramp would need to comply.
The rest of the ramp does not. REScheck is a software application that has been created by the Federal Department of Energy for demonstrating compliance with building envelope requirements of various State building codes. However the newest software version available on the federal DOE website no longer has the option to calculate heating plant sizing. In order to continue to offer that service, here is a link to the older version of REScheck , build version 4.
Note that you may have problems if you have more than one version of REScheck on your computer. Alternatively to size your heating plant by hand calculation after you have calculated building envelope compliance per the IECC, you would perform the following calculations, ignoring the units of measure:.
Note that the UDC no longer has an over-sizing limit. Trades Program Information. DNR Locating Wetlands. Department of Energy Training Catalog. Search Department of Safety and Professional Services. Login credentials are not used. See below for user instructions. Municipalities DSPS is offering three ways to electronically submit these permits: Applicants file permits electronically to the municipality through the DSPS system, and the municipality reviews the permits online through the same DSPS system.
Permit information is automatically provided to DSPS. The CSV file must be manually uploaded to the system each month and is then available in the electronic system. Municipalities that incorporate their own computerized permit filing system may interface with the Department's data connector software. Municipality FAQ Municipal building permits for new one- and two- family dwellings that differ from the one on the DSPS website may not be utilized until approved by the department.
REScheck REScheck is a software application that has been created by the Federal Department of Energy for demonstrating compliance with building envelope requirements of various State building codes. Note that subtracting a minus value is the same as adding. A swimming pool fence shall be located outside the setback and offset lines of the lot on which it is located and otherwise in accordance with Title The fence shall be located no further than ten feet from the hard surface surrounding the swimming pool.
Except as otherwise provided herein, a swimming pool shall be completely fenced, before it is filled with water, by a fence, wall or other structure not less than five feet in height, which is a minimum of fifty 50 percent open, such as picket or wrought iron.
Chain link fences are prohibited. There shall be no opening in the fence or wall larger than six inches square. Such fence shall be located not less than ten feet from any interior lot line. All gates shall be kept securely closed at all times and shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at least three feet above the ground, accessible deck or stairs.
Fence posts shall be decay- and corrosion-resistant and shall be set in concrete bases. Pools erected on top of the ground shall, before filling with water, be completely constructed and adequately screened from the view of abutting properties.
Upon removal of any swimming pool, the fence surrounding the pool shall also be removed. When Fence Not Required. A fence is not required around an above ground swimming pool where the pool wall is at least three and one-half feet forty-two 42 inches above grade for the full pool perimeter.
The finished grade shall be maintained for a minimum of four feet beyond the outside perimeter of the pool. Disinfection Systems. Such equipment as the director deems necessary shall be utilized for the disinfection of all pool water.
Gas chlorination shall not be permitted. Unobstructed Area Around Pool. An unobstructed area around the perimeter of a swimming pool of at least three feet shall be required.
All electrical installations provided for, installed or otherwise used in connection with a private swimming pool shall comply with Chapter No current-carrying conductor shall cross a private swimming pool, whether overhead or underground, or pass within ten feet of such pool.
All fences, enclosures or railings near or adjacent to a private swimming pool made of or otherwise containing metal or such other material which could become electrified or otherwise electrically active shall be effectively grounded.
If overhead or other electrical or other artificial lights are used to illuminate a private swimming pool at night, such lighting shall be erected and maintained so as to eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected rays of light onto adjoining properties and roadways. Lighting installation shall be done in accordance with Chapter Noise Prohibited. No loud, unnecessary or unusual noises or noises which disturb the peace, quiet or comfort of neighboring residents shall be permitted in connection with the use or operation of a private swimming pool.
Noise from radios, musical instruments, phonographs and the like shall not exceed the volume necessary for convenient hearing of the persons using such pool. Restrictions on Operation and Maintenance. No private swimming pool shall be operated or maintained so as to create a nuisance, hazard, eyesore or otherwise result in a substantial adverse effect on neighboring properties or otherwise be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.
A private swimming pool and its appurtenant facilities shall be kept clean and in sanitary condition. Plan Commission Authority. The plan commission shall have the authority to approve or deny such permit and to require such additions or changes as it may deem necessary or appropriate.
Safety Devices. Solar Collectors. Any solar collector system proposed to be installed in connection with or at any time after the installation of a swimming pool shall be subject to Section Legislative Purpose.
This section is enacted with express reference to the Brookfield concept and it is intended that the Brookfield concept, as defined in this code, be adhered to with respect to all matters subject to this section. The intent of this section is to place restrictions on fencing so the city of Brookfield may maintain the open spaces and vistas which are desired as part of the Brookfield concept.
Fences Regulated. Fences shall not be constructed within the city, except as hereinafter provided:. Decorative Fences. Decorative fences which are more than fifty 50 percent open and less than four feet in height such as picket fences and split rail fences and wrought iron used for ornamental purposes.
A chain link fence shall not be considered a decorative fence within the intent of this subsection. Swimming Pool or Tennis Court Fences. Fences in connection with swimming pools or private tennis courts, as described in Sections Privacy or Patio Fences.
A fence designed to provide privacy for a patio, not over six feet in height nor more than twenty 20 feet in total length, shall be allowed, provided a building permit is obtained from the director and such fence is located in the rear yard.
Screening Fences. Fences, including garden walls, required of business or industry for screening purposes, under other provisions of this code, shall require a permit after processing under subsections D and E of this section.
Pet Enclosures. One pet enclosure not in excess of one hundred square feet or more than six feet in height. Such enclosure shall be in the rear yard and not closer than twenty 20 feet to the lot line. Fences to enclose an area in the rear yard for a children activity area or a garden, not in excess of six feet in height and enclosing not in excess of five hundred square feet of the rear yard. Fence must have no greater visual impact than a chain link fence.
Nonresidential Fences. Fences located between nonresidential and residential or public lands. The plan commission may review requests for the installation of fences to serve similar purposes and shall determine whether the preferred method of natural landscape features is capable of accomplishing the buffering goals, and if not, then shall consider whether the erection of a fence or other alternatives should be pursued.
The expressed goal of the applicant as well as the location, design, impact on the neighborhood, construction materials to be used, architecture, and the relationship of the proposed fence with the adjacent building or landscaping are all factors which will be considered when applications for nonresidential fences are reviewed. If approved, the fence shall be designed in such a way as to be architecturally compatible with the nonresidential building and be of uniform appearance as determined through the development review processes outlined in the city zoning code.
I and Train Tracks Corridors. Fences shall be placed in a manner that preserves existing vegetation for screening. Fences shall be erected in a manner consistent with existing topography requiring minimal earth work or topographical alteration.
Stockade, board on board or brick masonry fencing shall be used. Wood fences shall be permitted. Prohibited fence materials include metal standing seam, chain link, chain link with slats, plastic or vinyl. All wood fences shall be stained in natural colors of earth tone tans or browns. When a suitable planting screen is not present, plantings shall be added to the highway side of the fence.
Suitable plants include upright evergreens, coniferous trees and shrubs such as honeysuckle, lilac or multiflora rose. Sports netting permanently located on property to prevent balls from entering: major and secondary streets; waterways including retention or detention ponds; residential land; or spectator areas. Sports netting must be black mesh that is no more than twenty 20 feet high; except that golf courses and ranges may erect netting that is forty-five 45 feet high.
For nongolf activities, if the netting is combined with a permitted fence, the total height cannot exceed twenty 20 feet. Mesh netting openings shall be no larger than is necessary to stop the balls. Sports netting may be installed only on properties with commercial, recreational, or school uses and may be located in the setback or offset on properties. All sports netting fence permits shall automatically expire five years after issuance, but shall expire sooner on the date that the need for the sports netting no longer exists or the property is sold and used for a purpose for which the netting is no longer required.
Upon expiration, the fence shall be removed within fifteen 15 days, unless the permit is renewed or another permit under this section is issued for the property. An executed sports netting fence removal covenant is required from the property owner at the time of permit application. The permit renewal process shall be the same as the application process, including a permit fee, except that an additional removal covenant will not be required.
Upon proof of removal of the fence, the city shall release its interest in the covenant by providing a recordable instrument to the permit holder.
All fencing must be located on the subject property. No fencing shall be allowed in the right-of-way area. Residential Fences. Fences located between residential property and commercial or industrial property in order to screen the residents from unsightly property, noise, business activities, or similar situations that detract from the quiet enjoyment of residential property.
Residential property owners shall be permitted, at their own expense, to construct a fence to screen the situations described above. The right of a residential property to maintain such a fence shall cease upon a change of the neighboring commercial or industrial property to residential property.
The fence shall conform to the following:. Fences shall be placed in a manner that preserves existing vegetation and natural screening. Only natural materials such as wood stockade, board on board or masonry materials shall be used. Such residential fencing shall be permitted only if the developed or used portion, including parking, of the commercial or industrial property is less than seventy-five 75 feet from the residential property line at the nearest point.
Colors must be natural with no staining or painting permitted. The fence may not be more than eight feet high and shall be constructed along the lot line only to perform a screening function between the residential property and neighboring commercial or industrial properties.
It shall not create any enclosure. If, at a future date, an additional residential property owner chooses to construct a fence in the same fence line, such fence must be the same as any existing fences in that fence line provided such existing fences were constructed in conformance with this section. The director shall issue a fence permit for properties where a special needs individual resides who has a documented need for an enclosed yard area, subject to the provisions of this subsection and subsections C , D , F , and I of this section.
All fence permits shall automatically expire five years after issuance, but shall expire sooner on the date that the need for the fenced yard no longer exists, the special needs individual no longer resides there, or the property is sold. Upon expiration, the fence shall be removed within fifteen 15 days, unless the permit is renewed or another permit under this subsection is issued for the property. To apply for a fence permit under this subsection, an applicant shall provide independent medical certification that a resident of the property has special needs and their safety, health, and welfare would benefit from an enclosed yard area and an executed fence removal covenant from the property owner.
The permit renewal process shall be the same as the application process, including a permit fee, except the removal covenant will not be required. Upon proof of removal of the fence, the city shall release its interest in the covenant. Fenced enclosures shall be placed in the rear of the home in a manner that preserves existing vegetation to create continuous, natural screening of the fence or provides room for a planting screen as required in subsection B 12 d v of this section.
Materials and Design. Natural materials such as wood or masonry are preferred, although vinyl or composite fencing may be used. Colors must be natural, earthen tones, unless the vinyl or composite fence brand is only available in white in which case, information from the manufacturer on lack of color availability must be submitted with the application.
Fences shall be screened by trees and shrubs located outside the fence to cover at least fifty 50 percent of the fence. If existing vegetation does not provide this screening, plants shall be added outside the enclosed space. Suitable trees and shrubs are upright evergreens and others that will provide screening year round. An electric, razor, hog or chicken wire fence. No part of a fence structure may have these materials. A fence composed solely of fence posts.
Lot line posts shall be permitted at the intersections of lot lines only. An incomplete fence, consisting only of posts and supporting members. No person shall construct, erect, install, enlarge or alter any fence unless a permit has first been obtained from the director and all other provisions of this section are complied with.
Plans drawn to scale showing the type and height of the fence, the size and location of the fence with regard to existing buildings and lot lines, and the general appearance and design of the fence. If the fence is located a minimum of five feet from the rear and side property lines, the applicant may submit a survey which is over one year old.
Any individual who is issued a permit with a survey which is over one year old shall, as a condition of accepting the permit, agree to indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers and agents from all and any claims in the event that the residential deck is located within an easement, floodplain, drainageway or other similar encumbrance.
The survey must accurately portray existing conditions;. Permit Processing. All permit applications under subsections B 4 , B 8 , and B 11 of this section shall be referred to the plan commission, which shall pass upon the purpose, appearance, materials, design, location, height, harmony with the principal structure on the subject lot and neighboring structures, and consistency with the stated legislative purpose of this section.
If the plan commission approves an application, the director shall issue such a permit. Setback Areas. Fences or portions thereof within setback areas are prohibited except for those described in subsections B 1 and B 9 of this section. Offset Areas. Fences are prohibited in offset areas except as provided in subsections B 1 , 3 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 11 and 12 of this section.
Structural and support components of a fence shall face away from adjacent properties, except for sports netting. Fences shall be kept and maintained in good, sound and presentable condition at all times. Fences not so maintained, which become an eyesore or otherwise adversely affect property values in the neighborhood, shall be removed upon the order of the director.
Such order shall provide twenty 20 days minimum for such removal and shall be appealable to the administrative review board. Violations of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in Chapter 1.
Dumpster Enclosure Required. All newly constructed buildings, including but not limited to commercial, office, industrial, governmental, garages, theaters, restaurants, multifamily, schools and educational facilities, and places of assembly shall install dumpster enclosures which meet the standards of subsection E of this section at the time of building construction, with the following exceptions:.
Single-family residential properties shall meet the standards of Section All existing buildings which would be required to install a dumpster enclosure had they been newly constructed shall conform to this chapter on or before January 1, , unless exempted from this dumpster enclosure section;.
Any building that does not have any exterior storage of garbage, refuse or like items. No person shall construct, install, enlarge or alter any dumpster enclosure described in subsection E of this section unless a permit therefor has first been obtained from the director of community development and all other provisions of this section are complied with. Application for a permit shall be on forms provided by the director of community development and shall be accompanied by the following:.
Two copies of a plan, drawn to scale. Plan must include an elevation drawing of the enclosure, showing method of construction and building materials;. Two copies of a survey, showing the location of the enclosure and distances from lot lines;. Dumpster enclosures shall not violate the building setback and parking offset requirements of the zoning district in which the enclosure is located;.
Dumpster enclosures shall be located at the edges of use areas rather than in the middle of open space, parking lot or along streets; however the plan commission may waive the location requirements of subsections E 1 a and b of this section when:. In cases of existing development the existing building is at or so close to a building offset that an enclosure would be in the offset; or the property owner can demonstrate that an enclosure so located would result in an unsafe access condition, or.
In cases of new construction the plan commission recommends a contemporary development pattern, i. Dumpster enclosures not located next to buildings shall be screened with year-round landscaping on three sides;. The side of the dumpster enclosure with gates or doors, if practical, shall face away from view of public streets and residential uses;.
The color of the enclosure shall match the exterior wall predominant color of the building. Chain link fence with slates, in industrial zoned districts only,. All enclosure materials not approved by the director of community development may be approved after review by the city plan commission or its designee upon request of the applicant.
Painted surfaces shall be kept painted as necessary, for presentable appearance and the preservation of the surfaces that are painted. Any exterior surface treated with paint or other preservative shall be maintained so as to prevent chipping, cracking or other deterioration. Enclosure doors shall be kept in good working order.
Doors shall be kept closed at all times. Areas surrounding dumpsters and enclosures shall be kept clean and free of debris, garbage, refuse and other like items at all times. If the landowner, building owner, tenant, or waste removal contractor does not comply with this section, the community development department will issue an order to correct conditions.
If the conditions of the order are not met within the stated time frame, a municipal citation will be issued to the property owner per Section 1. The following definitions will be used in the interpretation and application of this section:.
Honey beekeeping is allowed in the city with permission from all abutting property owners of the property where the hive is kept upon issuance of a permit. These provisions do not overrule private covenants or declarations of restrictions that may be applicable to private property.
Keeping honey bees in violation of this section is prohibited. Types of Bees. Bees must be Western honey bee Apis mellifera species only, although of varying ecotypes such as German or black honey bee, Apis mellifera mellifera; Italian honey bee, Apis mellifera ligustica; Carniolan honey bee, Apis melliferacarnica; or Caucasian honey bee, Apis mellifera caucsica. Keeping apis mellifera scutellata Africanized honey bee is prohibited. Honey bees may not be kept on a lot less than a one third of an acre thirteen thousand two hundred 13, square feet.
Honey bees may be kept only in R-1 to R-3 zoned districts and on any privately owned, recreationally zoned property. No hives may be placed in the setback and must be twenty-five 25 feet from the side or back lot lines and fifty 50 feet from any recreation area or principal building on abutting properties.
No hives may be located in front yards. For this subsection the front yard is the area extending across the full width of the lot from a line parallel to the front or main entrance of the principal structure to the base setback line. A beekeeper must apply to and be issued a permit by the inspection services department.
The applicant must provide a survey to scale that includes the proposed hive location, its distance to property lines, recreation areas and principal structure on abutting properties, and the size of the lot. The applicant may submit a survey which is over a year old; however, the survey must accurately portray existing conditions and if during inspection it is determined it does not, the permit will be revoked and any colonies and hives will be required to be removed immediately.
Prior to applying for a permit, a prospective beekeeper must obtain written permission from the property owners of any single-family home whose property abuts the parcel. This requirement does not apply to privately owned parcels zoned recreational.
Neighbor permission may be withdrawn by filing written notice with the department. Permission withdrawal may not be submitted by anyone obtaining abutting property after a permit is issued. If permission is withdrawn, the department will notify the beekeeper in writing, sent via U. If the department receives permission withdrawal notice after August 1st, then the colonies and hives must be removed no later than May 1st of the subsequent year.
Only one property owner signature is required for either permission or permission withdrawal per parcel regardless of the number of persons who may own the property or which property owner, if more than one, gave permission initially.
A beekeeper has one year in which to locate and install any hives from the date the permit is issued. Once a permit has expired, a beekeeper must begin the permit process again from the start, including obtaining neighbor permission.
The beekeeper must notify the department in writing within seven days that the hives have been installed. The department will inspect the property for compliance with this section within forty-five 45 days from notification receipt. If the hives do not comply with this section, the department will issue a written compliance letter and the failure to comply with the notice in the time set forth will result in permit revocation and the colony and hives must be removed immediately. If a beekeeping permit is revoked, a permit shall not be issued to the beekeeper for two years.
The city will maintain a public database on its website with the name and address of all permitted beekeepers. The permit fee is as set in Section No more than two hives are allowed on the minimum size lot, except that one additional temporary hive for splitting is allowed, prior to its removal to another location or until recombined with existing hives, until no later than October 15th.
Additional permanent hives may be allowed at a rate of one per each additional half acre. A constant supply of water shall be provided for all hives from a source within ten feet of the hive entrance s to prevent honey bees from seeking water sources at nearby properties, except when temperatures are below freezing. The source shall include a way for the honey bees to access the water from a solid surface.
Water shall be maintained so as not to become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. No beekeeper shall keep honey bee colonies or hives that cause any nuisance, unhealthy conditions, create a public threat or interfere with the normal use and enjoyment of any public property or property of others. No one may operate a commercial enterprise offering honey bees, honey bee byproducts, or beekeeping supplies unless the operation complies with the home occupation regulations of the zoning district.
No person shall construct, install, enlarge or alter any private tennis court, sport court or similar unless a permit therefor has first been obtained from the director and all other provisions of this section are complied with. Applications for such permit shall be on forms provided by the director and shall be accompanied by the following:.
Location of the court on the lot on which it is located, distance from lot lines and distance from structures,. Fencing including type and height of fence and landscape plan,.
Application shall be forwarded by staff to the plan commission or its designee for review and approval. No tennis court, sport court or similar shall be constructed in the front yard of any parcel of property nor shall it be located nearer than ten feet to any structure located on the subject lot or extend into offset areas or the rear or side yard setbacks without first obtaining a variance from the plan commission.
Fencing around a private tennis court, sport court or similar shall be of minimum number 9 gauge woven wire mesh, corrosion-resistant, and shall be otherwise governed by and subject to Section Such fence shall be of a maximum height of ten feet. Fences shall be no more visible than a chain link.
Fence posts shall be decay- and corrosion-resistant and set in concrete bases. The fencing requirements may be waived by the plan commission where foliage or structures provide a substantial equivalent of the fencing required by this section. Provision shall be made which is satisfactory to the director to prevent drainage of surface water onto adjoining properties. Lighting, if any, shall be shielded so as to direct light only onto the court and protect adjoining properties from such lights.
Lights shall be extinguished no later than ten p. Electrical Requirements. All electrical installations provided for, installed or otherwise used in connection with a private tennis court, sport court or similar shall comply with Chapter No loud, unnecessary or unusual noises or noises which disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents shall be permitted in connection with the use of a private tennis court, sport court or similar.
Hours of Operation. No private tennis court, sport court or similar located within two hundred feet of an adjoining residence shall be operated between ten p. General Regulations. No private tennis court, sport court or similar shall be operated or maintained so as to create a nuisance, hazard, eyesore or otherwise result in a substantial adverse effect on neighboring properties or in any other way detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
The director shall refer any complaints or questions under this section to the plan commission, which may issue an appropriate order to terminate the condition complained of. The plan commission may approve, deny or impose appropriate changes of safeguards and its decision shall be based upon the avoidance of a substantial adverse effect on property values in the neighborhood.
This section is enacted with express reference to the Brookfield concept and it is intended that the Brookfield concept be adhered to with respect to all matters subject to this section and that the construction of retaining walls within the city be avoided where reasonably possible. No person shall construct, install, enlarge, alter, repair or replace any retaining wall unless a permit therefor has first been obtained from the director and all other provisions of this section are complied with; provided, however, that the following types of retaining walls shall not be required to obtain a permit:.
Edgings less than six inches in height of metal, stone, brick, concrete, timber or other materials around driveways, patios, gardens, flower beds, plantings or trees. Decorative Walls. Decorative walls not in excess of eighteen 18 inches in height and located at least five feet from the lot line used around gardens, plantings, trees, patios or driveways and constructed of natural stone, brick or timbers.
The director may issue a permit for a retaining wall which conforms to all of the following:. Not more than five feet in height and one foot or more from a property line;.
Not constructed in a drainageway, drainage swale or drainage easement or city right-of-way, unless approved by the city engineer;. Is of structurally sound materials, form and color that are harmonious with the surroundings;. Does not have an adverse effect on property values or the values of adjacent or nearby properties. Any application for a permit under this section for any retaining wall designed to be more than five feet high or proposed to be located closer than one foot to a property line shall be referred to the plan commission or its designee and no permit shall be issued unless and until the plan commission or such designee approves same as to appearance, materials, location, drainage and landscape so as to assure that same is consistent with the Brookfield concept and harmonious with and not adverse to the values of adjacent or nearby properties.
If the retaining wall is located a minimum of five feet from the property line, the applicant may submit a survey which is over one year old. Any individual who is issued a permit with a survey which is over one year old shall, as a condition of accepting the permit, agree to indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers and agents from all and any claims in the event that the retaining wall is located within an easement, floodplain, drainageway or other similar encumbrance.
The survey must accurately portray existing conditions. Approval of any retaining wall subject to the provisions of this section shall be based on such factors as the director or the plan commission, as the case may be, may deem relevant, including, without limitation, determinations whether:. In the offset area, the difference in grade between lots is better controlled by a retaining wall;. In setback areas terrain makes a slope to the road impractical;. The retaining wall will be structurally sound and so constructed that it will properly contain and support the ground and pavement, walks and other nearby structures;.
The Council approved the report by unanimous vote. View the UDC Report. Search Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Uniform Dwelling Code Council. Members The members of the Uniform Dwelling Code Council consist of 11 members appointed for staggered 2-year terms.
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