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Frequently Asked Questions
When are burning permits required?
It is safest to burn
when the humidity and wind speeds are down, and when the ground is snow
covered. Hours when burning is allowed is from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
If your brush pile has the potential to produce a large quantity of smoke,
it's best to let your Sheriff Department and Fire Department know. This
cuts down on unnecessary fire department and DNR fire response calls.
Sheriff Department West Precinct: 267-4936
Black Earth Fire District Non-Emergency: 767-3949
Cross Plains-Berry Fire District Non-Emergency: 798-3241
From January
1st - May 31st burning permits are required if the ground is not
snow covered for all outside burning. Burn barrell permits are
a separate permit and are nenewed annually. All burning permits are free
and are available from the town office, 9046 State Road 19, 767-4152 or
our local fire warden, Mike Diebold, 4972 Brewery Road;
798-3000 or Town Chair, Anthony Varda, 9332 Spring Valley Road, Mazomanie,
798-9999.
Please remember to
have fire fighting tools available when burning. Shovels, rakes and water
are a good idea. Don't burn if the winds are stronger than 8 miles an
hour, and watch the weather for wind switches. Keep the size of your pile
small if possible. If the piles is too large, consider making a separate
fire and adding material a little at a time. Fires can holdover in stumps
and roots and can be rekindled weeks or even months later. Please make
sure your fire is competely out before leaving it. Never leave
your fire unattended. Remember that you are responsible for the
costs and demages if your fire gets away.
If you have any questions
regarding burning, location of Emergency Fire Wardens, or permit information
call the DNR Fire Control office in Poynette at (608) 635-8121.
When
do I need a building permit?
The construction which shall require a building permit
includes, but is not limited to:
1. *New buildings including detached structures (decks) and accessory
buildings over 32 square feet in floor area
2. *Additions that increase the physical dimensions
of a building including decks
3. Alterations to the building structure
4. Alteration of plumbing, HVAC or electrical systems
5. *Agricultural buildings.
*Neds Dane County Zoning Permit (608) 266-9083
The following construction activities shall not require a building permit:
1. Re-siding, re-roofing and finishing of interior surfaces, replacement
of windows, installation of cabinetry and minor repairs. Nothwithstanding
this section, however a permit accompanied by structural load-bearing
calculations shall be required for re-roofing a building if the proposed
re-roofing would constitute a third or more layer of roofing.
2. Normal repairs and replacements of HVAC, plumbing and electrical equipment
or systems such as replacing switches, receptacles, light fixtures, dimmers,
furnace, air conditioning, garbage disposal, water heater and water softener.
3. Construction of accessory buildings of less than 32 square feet in
floor area and not served by any utility (excluding telephones).
The Town contracts with Independent Inspections to provide these services
to its residents. The Independent Inspections representative who has been
working with our town for many years is Dean Eppler. Before you excavate
or start remodeling, contact Dean.
Dean can be reached at 608-576-6370 or 1-800-422-5220. He holds office
hours at the Town Hall, 9046 State Road 19, from 10:30 – 11:30 am
on Fridays.
Town of Berry's Building
Code Ordinance & Guidelines
How do I obtain an absentee
ballot?
There are two ways
of obtaining an absentee ballot. You can either request an application
form from the town clerk or download one from the website. Or you can
send a letter to the town clerk which must include the following information,
date of the election, name and legal voting address, address to send the
ballot to if different from the legal voting address, and signature. Application
forms are to be sent to the following address, Town of Berry, 9046 State
Road 19, Mazomanie, WI 53560.
When will I receive my property
tax bill?
Tax bills are sent
out to all property owners in December. Please notify the Town Treasurer
of address changes at 767-4152 or email the Town at twnberry@chorus.net.
How do I obtain a dog license?
You can request a dog
license application by calling the Town Treasurer at 767-4152 or email
the town at twnberry@chorus.net. When making a request please include
your name and address. Dog license fees are $10 for spayed and neutered
dogs, $15 for dogs that are not spayed or neutered, and $42 for a kennel
license.
When is garbage picked up?
Garbage is picked up
weekly, recyclables every other week.
Clean sweep/ hazardous materials disposal
Dispose of unwanted
or damaged paints, varnishes, finish removers, kerosene, driveway sealant
and other chemicals and solvents at Clean Sweep and Product Exchange,
which is held at Dane Co. Highway Garage 2302 Fish Hatchery Rd., Madison.
For info. (dates, times, etc.) there are brochures at the Berry Town Hall,
or call theINFO-LINE at 294-5366, or visit the website:www.co.dane.wi.us
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