Trans 56.01Trans 56.01 Purpose. This chapter prescribes procedures for the permitting of the erection of high structures or other objects affecting airspace in the state of Wisconsin. Trans 56.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94. Trans 56.02Trans 56.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to any person desiring to erect any building, structure, tower or other object affecting the limitations expressed in s. 114.135 (7), Stats. It describes the minimum requirements that a person shall meet before erecting such a structure. This chapter shall not apply to any structure erected or approved for erection prior to July 1, 1994 unless subsequent addition to that structure would cause it to exceed its original height. Trans 56.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94. Trans 56.03Trans 56.03 Definitions. The words and phrases defined in ch. 114, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter: Trans 56.03(1)(1) “Adverse impact” means an increased level of risk to a pilot flying in navigable airspace, degradation of safety, increased risk to the safe operation of aircraft in airport traffic patterns, approaches and departures, or other action affecting aviation that is harmful to the public interest. Trans 56.03(4)(4) “Applicant” means any person proposing to erect any structure that would exceed the limitations expressed in s. 114.135 (7), Stats. Trans 56.03(5)(5) “Cardinal altitude” means an altitude which commences at 2,000 AMSL and increases in 500 increments. Trans 56.03(6)(6) “Erect” or “erection” means to raise or construct any building, structure, tower or other object, or increase the height of any existing building, structure, tower or other object. Trans 56.03(10)(10) “Public airport” means any airport open to the regular use of the general public, without prior permission. Trans 56.03(11)(11) “Secretary” means the secretary of the department of transportation. Trans 56.03(12)(12) “Structure” means any building, structure, tower or other object. Trans 56.03(13)(13) “Tower farm” means a grouping of tall towers in clusters. Trans 56.03(15)(15) “VFR corridor” means a commonly used route identified by clearly discernible ground references including, but not limited to, railroad tracks, interstate highways, rivers or shorelines. Trans 56.03(16)(16) “Victor airway” means a very high frequency omnidirectional range federal airway. Trans 56.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94. Trans 56.04(1)(1) Permit required. Any person desiring to erect a structure that exceeds the limitations in s. 114.135 (7), Stats., shall obtain a permit from the secretary. Where an addition to an existing structure would cause the structure to exceed the height specified in an existing permit, an amended permit shall be obtained. It is the responsibility of the applicant to properly apply for and obtain the required permit. Trans 56.04(2)(a)(a) By issuing a permit, the secretary authorizes the erection of the proposed structure, subject to the conditions in the permit. Trans 56.04(2)(b)(b) A permit does not relieve the permit holder from compliance with other applicable federal, state and local laws and requirements. Trans 56.04(2)(c)1.1. Written notification to the secretary when erection of the structure has begun, and again upon completion.