Routine maintenance

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Wisconsin Administrative Code › RB › Chapter RB 2 › § RB 2.05

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Routine maintenance.

Routine maintenance. Routine maintenance activities that do not constitute repair of a damaged structure for the purpose of obtaining a permit under s. 30.44 (1) (b) 4. , Stats., include:

(1) Replacement of roofing shingles or reroofing projects which do not result in the structure being larger in size or more visible from the river during leaf-on conditions;

(2) Replacement of roofing shingles or reroofing projects if the exterior color or roofing material will harmonize with the surroundings during leaf-on conditions;

(3) Painting of exterior of structure or mobile home or replacement of or adding siding if:

(a) The activity does not result in the structure being larger in size; or

(b) More visible from the river during leaf-on conditions; or

(c) If the exterior colors will harmonize with the surroundings during leaf-on conditions;

(4) Replacement of windows or doors if:

(a) The activity will not result in the structure being more visible from the river during leaf-on conditions;

(b) The exterior color harmonizes with the surroundings during leaf-on conditions; and

(c) There is no significant increase in the amount of glass or other reflective material; and

(5) Other maintenance activities as described in a permit application and which are deemed as routine by a 2/3 majority vote by the board’s full membership.

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