Chapter 17.66
MOVED-IN BUILDINGS
Sections:
17.66.010 Statement of purpose.
17.66.030 Moved-in building standards.
17.66.010 Statement of purpose.
The intent of this chapter is to establish the minimum standards for evaluation of the aesthetic compatibility of structures proposed to be relocated within the city limits of Mukilteo, in order to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of the community. (Ord. 519 § 1 (part), 1985)
17.66.020 Applicability.
The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all buildings and structures for which construction is regulated by the International Building Code, which are proposed to be moved into or relocated within the city limits of Mukilteo. (Ord. 1173 § 8, 2007: Ord. 519 § 1 (part), 1985)
17.66.030 Moved-in building standards.
No building permit or moving permit shall be issued until a project permit is granted as provided in Chapter 17.13, Project Permit Review Procedures. Approval of the building permit shall only be granted when it has been determined that the building, when relocated and completed, will be compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located. “Compatible” shall mean similar to, equal or commensurate with existing development in the immediate vicinity in such matters as:
A. Building height: i.e., in an area of all one-story buildings, the relocated building should be a one-story building; if the affected vicinity is all two-story buildings, the relocated building should be two stories.
B. Finish materials: i.e., in an area with all buildings finished in brick, the relocated building should be finished in brick; if the buildings in the affected vicinity are all white painted siding, then the relocated building should be white painted siding.
C. Architecture: i.e., in an area of all contemporary modern buildings a relocated building should be contemporary; if the affected vicinity is all New England colonial or all English Tudor or all western log cabin, the relocated building should be of the same architectural style.
D. Site development: i.e., in an area of sites all developed in open and contiguous lawns, the relocated building site should be in open lawn; if the affected vicinity is developed in intense shrub and tree plantings, or in yard fences and paving the relocated building site should be so developed.
E. Value: i.e., a relocated building should be reasonably commensurate in assessed dollar value with buildings in the affected vicinity.
F. In an area or vicinity that has only some established standards or characteristics such as are listed above, and is mixed to a degree itself, those characteristics which are clearly established as standards in the existing buildings of the vicinity shall be used to judge the proposed relocated building.
G. The area or immediate affected vicinity to be considered in judging the impact of a proposed relocated building shall be that area which is visually connected and related to the relocated building site. (Ord. 1088 § 16 (part), 2003: Ord. 519 § 1 (part), 1985)
17.66.040 Other requirements.
The following requirements shall apply to relocated buildings:
A. All necessary building permits shall be obtained from the building official and all applicable building codes shall be complied with, as administered by the building official.
B. The requirements of the city engineer and police chief, with respect to traffic and safety, shall be met. These requirements shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Route of travel;
2. Time of move;
3. Posting of surety bond(s) in an amount adequate to insure repair to public or private property which may be damaged by movement of the building. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the city engineer.
C. The use of the building shall comply with the requirements of the zone district in which it is to be located.
D. Completion of remodeling and rehabilitation of the structure and completion of all improvements required as a condition of permit approval shall occur within six months of the date of issuance of the building permit. (Ord. 1088 § 16 (part), 2003: Ord. 519 § 1 (part), 1985)