Chapter 15.24
REMOVAL, TRANSPORTATION AND PLACEMENT OF BUILDINGS
Sections:
15.24.010 Permit required – Building defined.
15.24.020 Application for permit.
15.24.030 Permit fee – Additional fees.
15.24.060 Restoration time periods.
15.24.070 Utilities, landscaping and clean up – General requirements.
15.24.080 Conditional issuance of permit – Denial.
15.24.100 Police department – Notification required – Duty to direct moving.
15.24.110 Repealed.
15.24.010 Permit required – Building defined.
It is unlawful to move a building along or across any public place without a building moving permit. A building for purposes of this chapter shall be defined as in the International Building Code except that manufactured homes as defined in BLMC 15.08.010(E) shall not be considered a building. (Ord. 1358 § 9, 2010; Ord. 611 § 1, 1989).
15.24.020 Application for permit.
A. All applications for a building moving permit shall be made to the city’s public works department. If the building is to be relocated inside the city the application shall be made no less than three weeks prior to the proposed move. If the building is to be relocated outside the city a one week period is required.
B. The application submitted to the public works department shall contain the following information:
1. Street address and legal description of the property from which the building is to be moved;
2. Name and address of the building owner;
3. Name and address of the building moving contractor;
4. Photographs showing the general condition of the building;
5. Construction plans for restoring the site to a natural state, if applicable;
6. Street address and legal description of the relocation site;
7. The date of the proposed move;
8. Type of building or structure to be moved;
9. The proposed route over which the building or structure is to be moved, which must be approved by the director of public works;
10. Preparation of a hold harmless agreement releasing city from liability or claims arising out of the move; and
11. Such other information as may be required by the director of public works to evaluate the application.
C. If the relocation site is within the city limits the application shall also include:
1. The proposed use or occupancy of the building;
2. A plot plan of the relocation site showing property lines, building setback dimensions, driveway location and dimensions, utility connections, lot grading and landscaping;
3. Construction plans to bring the building to current building code requirements;
4. Name and address of the building contractor; and
5. A detailed cost estimate to bring the building into compliance with applicable codes. (Ord. 611 § 2, 1989).
15.24.030 Permit fee – Additional fees.
A nonrefundable fee of $100.00 shall be paid at the time the application is submitted. Prior to issuance of the permit additional fees for inspection services, traffic control services and other actual expenses of the city incurred by reason of the move shall be estimated and paid. To the extent that such estimate costs are not actually incurred by the city the unused portion of the fee shall be returned to the applicant. Additional fees such as building permit fees and utility connection charges shall be paid or provided for prior to issuance of the building moving permit. (Ord. 611 § 3, 1989).
15.24.040 Bonds.
A. No permit to move a building shall be issued unless the applicant has furnished to the city a surety bond, approved as to form by the city attorney, in the following amounts:
1. The estimated cost of site restoration to its natural state, except where the construction of a new structure at such a site is commenced or when the site is outside the city limits;
2. The estimated cost of all improvements to be made at the new location of the building, if the relocation site is within the city limits;
3. If the relocation site is within the city limits, the estimated cost to bring the building into compliance with applicable codes.
B. The bond shall further indemnify and save harmless the city from all claims, actions, or damages of every kind and description which may accrue to, or be suffered by the city by reason of the applicant’s operations in moving a building along, or across any public place.
C. In no event shall the amount of the bond be less than $5,000. (Ord. 611 § 4, 1989).
15.24.050 Insurance.
Prior to issuance of the permit the applicant shall furnish the city a certificate naming the city as an additional insured on applicant’s liability insurance. The insurance shall provide for a limit of not less than $500,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injuries to, or death of any person in any one accident; and shall also provide property damage liability insurance providing for a limit of not less than $100,000 for all damages arising out of injury or destruction of property in any one accident. (Ord. 611 § 5, 1989).
15.24.060 Restoration time periods.
A. The site from which the building is moved shall be restored within 30 days from the date of removal.
B. If the building is moved to a new location within the city, it shall be brought into compliance with all city codes within six months. (Ord. 611 § 6, 1989).
15.24.070 Utilities, landscaping and clean up – General requirements.
A. Where the removal or trimming of any trees or other shrubbery is necessary as part of the move, the applicant or his agent is required to obtain from the owner thereof a written release holding the city harmless from claim from said owner.
B. The applicant shall be required to cap the existing side sewer at the property line adjacent to the sewer main servicing such property from where the building is being moved. If the property was served by an individual sewage disposal system, applicant or his agent shall pump and back fill the septic tank or remove the tank if back filling does not protect the public health or welfare, unless the septic tank is intended to be used for a replacement building for which a building permit has been issued.
C. The applicant shall cap any wells that were serving the moved building.
D. The applicant shall remove the existing foundation, grade the lot and provide proper surface drainage, and clean the lot of all debris resulting from the move unless a replacement building is to be placed on the lot and a building permit therefor has been issued. (Ord. 611 § 7, 1989).
15.24.080 Conditional issuance of permit – Denial.
The director of the department of public works may prescribe the date, time, route and manner of the proposed building move based upon the following factors:
A. The potential disruption of utility service and costs to the owners and occupants of properties caused by the projected move;
B. Interference with traffic flow;
C. Impact on the city utilities, police and fire personnel caused by the projected move;
D. The assessed value of the building prior to the move.
The director of public works may, in his discretion, after weighing the above factors and any others he feels relevant, deny the issuance of a permit on the basis that the disruption of city services and expense is not justified when compared to the assessed value of the building being moved. If the applicant is dissatisfied with the decision, a written appeal may be submitted to the director of public works within 30 calendar days of the denial. The director of public works shall notify the applicant that a public hearing on the appeal will be held before the city council and set a date for such hearing. At this hearing, all persons interested may appear and testify as to the granting of such permit. (Ord. 611 § 8, 1989).
15.24.090 Temporary rearrangement of city or public utility facilities authorized when – Procedure – Costs.
Upon grating a permit to move a building the public works department shall notify all of the city departments which may be affected by the proposed moving. The applicant or his agent shall give to the public works department at least three working days’ notice before the time of commencing the move of any building. Upon receipt of such notice, the city is required to raise or otherwise dispose of its wires or other instrumentalities in such time and manner as will not cause undue delay to the permit holder. The applicant shall notify all affected private utilities at least three working days before commencing the moving of any building or structure. (Ord. 611 § 9, 1989).
15.24.100 Police department – Notification required – Duty to direct moving.
Before any building is moved over or on any public street or highway, the applicant shall notify the police department. Police officers shall direct the moving at the time designated by it over a route approved by the director of public works. (Ord. 611 § 10, 1989).
15.24.110 Violation.
Repealed by Ord. 988. (Ord. 611 § 11, 1989).