§ 4-4. Special requirements for moving buildings.  


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  • (a)

    Scope. This section, and any other applicable provision of the City Code, applies whether the building or other structure proposed to be moved starts from a point of origin within or without the city, and has as its destination a point within or without the city, or whether the movement is merely through the city with both a point of origin and destination without the city. Provided, that this section shall not apply if movement is not over a public street or other public property.

    (b)

    Application. In addition to the other required information to be furnished in the application for a building permit, the applicant shall provide the approximate size and weight of the structure or building proposed to be moved, together with the places from and to which it is proposed to move the same, and proposed route to be followed, proposed dates and times of moving, and the name and address of the proposed mover.

    (c)

    Permit. The permit shall state date or dates of moving, hours, routing, movement and parking.

    (d)

    Fees and charges for moving buildings. In addition to all other fees and charges payable for permits to move buildings, the applicant shall pay to the city in advance and prior to issuance of a permit, all estimated labor and material costs to be incurred by the city, including, but not limited to, police, utility changes, and street repairs. Any costs not included in the original estimate shall be paid by the permit holder after the work has been completed.

    (e)

    Unlawful act.

    (1)

    It is unlawful for any permittee under this section to fail to strictly comply with the terms of the permit.

    (2)

    It is unlawful for any person to move a building without a permit required by the terms of this section.

(Ord. No. 23, 2nd series, eff. 9-29-82)