1. (1) Approval required. An operator shall obtain plan approval from the department or its agent before any of the following occurs:

   1. (a) New construction. The operator begins construction of a camp.

   2. (b) Modifications. The operator modifies a camp by adding or moving a structure that was subject to a previous plan review by the department or its agent.

      Note: In addition to meeting the department’s plan review requirements, a person should consult with other agencies that may also require prior plan or construction approval, such as the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services, the Wisconsin department of natural resources, or the local building and zoning agency before commencing construction or modification of a camp.

2. (2) Application for plan approval.

   1. (a) Required information. An applicant for plan approval shall submit all of the following to the department or its agent:

      1. 1. A fully and accurately completed, signed, and dated application for plan approval on a form provided by the department.
      2. 2. A copy of the plans and specifications drawn to scale or a drawing indicating distance of separation measured in feet in accordance with the applicable requirements of this chapter.

      3. 3. Any other information required by the department or its agent regarding the operation of the camp as it relates to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

         Note: To obtain a copy of the plan approval application form, email datcpdfrsrec@wisconsin.gov or contact the bureau of food and recreational businesses at (608) 224-4702 or PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.

   2. (b) Determination.

      1. 1. If the department or its agent receives a plan or application from an operator that is not completed as specified in par. (a), the department or its agent shall contact the operator to seek additional information necessary to complete the plan or application.
      2. 2. Within 30 days after receipt of a completed plan pursuant to par. (a) the department or its agent shall approve or deny the plan. If the department or its agent approves the plan, the department or its agent shall issue a plan approval letter to the operator. If the department or its agent denies a plan, the applicant shall be given the reason, in writing, for the denial. The applicant may appeal the decision made by the department pursuant to s. ATCP 78.11. If the decision was made by a department’s agent, the applicant may appeal the decision pursuant to s. ATCP 78.10.

History

History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.