File #: 25-2156    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/10/2025 In control: Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals
On agenda: 11/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Property owner Therese Hanson is requesting a variance from the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (UBC) related to second-floor ceiling height requirements. The existing roof rafter configuration limits the ceiling height of 6 feet 8 Inches or greater to 38% of the total floor area, while the code requires a minimum of 50%. Achieving compliance would require a full roof redesign.
Attachments: 1. BBFCA Packet
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Property owner Therese Hanson is requesting a variance from the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (UBC) related to second-floor ceiling height requirements. The existing roof rafter configuration limits the ceiling height of 6 feet 8 Inches or greater to 38% of the total floor area, while the code requires a minimum of 50%. Achieving compliance would require a full roof redesign.