This change to the UDC is important because buying a home is the single largest investment most people make. At the Department of Commerce (Commerce), we want homeowners to have confidence that their new homes are property constructed, safe and saleable.
The change was effective December 18, 2003. Those municipalities previously choosing to not enforce the UDC now have three options:
- Adopt an ordinance to begin local enforcement of the UDC. This may include contracting with another municipality or a private party to do the work;
- Delegate enforcement to the county, if the county is willing to accept it. Currently three counties have UDC enforcement programs: Adams, Chippewa, and Eau Claire.
- Take no action. In this case, Commerce’s Safety and Buildings Division will enforce the UDC for new homes in the municipality. Commerce will delegate this responsibility to certified inspection agencies.
Commerce’s Safety and Buildings Division is working directly with municipalities to as they consider their enforcement choices.
--Cory L. Nettles, Secretary
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