§ 40-17. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Addition means new construction performed on a dwelling which increases the outside dimensions of the dwelling.

Alteration means a substantial change or modification other than an addition or minor repair to a dwelling or to systems involved within a dwelling.

Department means the Department of Commerce.

Dwelling means:

(1)

Any building, the initial construction of which is commenced on or after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, which contains one- or two-dwelling units; or

(2)

An existing structure, or that part of an existing structure, which is used or intended to be used as a one- or two-family dwelling.

Minor repair means repair performed for maintenance or replacement purposes on any existing one- or two-family dwelling which does not affect room arrangement, light and ventilation, access to or efficiency of any exit stairways or exits, fire protection, or exterior aesthetic appearance, and which does not increase a given occupancy and use. No building permit is required for work to be performed which is deemed minor repair.

One-family dwelling or two-family dwelling means a building or structure which contains one or more separate households intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by an individual or by two or more individuals maintaining a common household, to the exclusion of all others.

Person means an individual, partnership, firm or corporation.

Uniform dwelling code means those administrative code provisions, and any future amendments, revisions or modifications thereto, contained in Wis. Admin. Code chs. Comm. 20 through 25.

(Code 1984, § 10-5-3)