Chapter 15.07
MOVING BUILDINGS
Sections:
15.07.020 Application—Contents.
15.07.030 Review of application.
15.07.040 Building official to issue permit—Criteria for issuance.
15.07.090 Clearance for fire equipment.
15.07.120 Revocation or suspension of permit.
15.07.130 Violation—Penalties.
15.07.010 Permit required.
No person shall move any existing building from a site located inside or outside the city limits to a site located within the city of Poulsbo through, over, along or across any public street or right-of-way unless such person shall have first obtained a permit to do so from the building official. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.020 Application—Contents.
A. Any person desiring to apply for a permit to move any building through, over, along or across any street or public right-of-way in the city of Poulsbo shall do so by filing a written application therefor with the city building official. Such application shall be signed by the person who intends to move the building. The application shall be in such form as the building official may reasonably require and shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
2. The location from which the building or structure for which the permit is applied will be moved;
3. The location to which the building or structure will be moved;
4. The dimensions of the building or structure;
5. The proposed route along which such building will be moved;
6. The date and hour on which the move is proposed to be commenced and an estimate of the time necessary for completion;
7. A detailed description of the method by which the building is proposed to be moved, including the length, width and gross weight limits of the vehicle proposed to be used to accomplish the move and the method of securing the building or structure to the vehicle; and
8. Such other and further information as may be required by the building official.
B. A nonrefundable application fee as set forth in Section 3.12.020(G) shall accompany each application for the issuance of a permit under this chapter. Said application fee shall be in addition to all other fees for permits or charges relative to any proposed building move. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2003-16 § 36 (part), 2003; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.030 Review of application.
Upon receipt of a completed permit application, the building official shall refer the same to the chief of police, the city public works director and the Fire District No. 18 fire marshal for their investigation and review concerning compliance of the proposed building move with the criteria for issuance set forth in Section 15.07.040. The chief of police, the public works director and the fire marshal shall forward the results of their investigation and review to the building official. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2006-12 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2005-17 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.040 Building official to issue permit—Criteria for issuance.
A. All permits issued under this chapter shall be issued by the building official of the city. Upon receipt of the comments of the chief of police, the public works director and the fire chief on the application, the building official shall proceed to consider whether or not the permit should be issued. A permit may be issued to the applicant only if the following criteria and conditions for issuance are met:
1. The proposed building or structure move will not create a likelihood of endangering persons or properties during or after the move;
2. The proposed building or structure move will not create unreasonable interference with normal vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow on the public streets or rights-of-way through, over, along or across which the move will be made and will not unreasonably interfere with normal access to any property adjoining such public streets or rights-of-way;
3. The building or structure sought to be moved must meet the requirements as set forth by the state of Washington, and/or the International Building Code (whichever is most restrictive), and has been approved for construction by the building official for the new, proposed location;
4. The applicant has agreed in writing to indemnify, defend and hold the city harmless from any and all claims, losses or liability for bodily injury or property damage that may arise out of or in connection with the applicant’s permitted building or structure move;
5. The applicant has provided a surety bond to the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and
6. The applicant has and will have in full force and effect throughout the duration of the move, comprehensive general liability insurance for personal injury and property damage as required by this chapter.
B. If any of the conditions or criteria specified in subsection A of this section are not met, the building official may either deny the permit or approve the permit with such conditions as the building official determines are necessary to meet the criteria and conditions. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-10 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2005-17 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.050 Term of permit.
All permits to move buildings issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be valid for a single date certain, which date shall be established by the building official as the date on which the move is to be commenced and completed. This date shall be clearly noted on the permit. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.060 Bond required.
Before a permit may be issued under the provisions of this chapter, the applicant shall deposit with the building official a surety bond in an amount to be determined by the building official to be sufficient to ensure completion of the move and fulfillment of all conditions of the move provided for in this chapter. The bond shall be a form approved by the city attorney. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.070 Insurance required.
Before a permit may be issued under the provisions of this chapter, the applicant shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance for personal injury and property damage in an amount determined by the building official which shall remain in full force and effect throughout the duration of the move. The policy of insurance shall name the city of Poulsbo as an additional named insured and shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation of the policy except upon thirty days’ prior written notice to the city. Proof that the applicant has such insurance must be furnished to the building official prior to issuance of the permit. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.080 Routing of traffic.
The permittee shall take such measures as are deemed necessary by the building official, the public works director and the city police chief to assure that during the performance of the building or structure move, pre-move vehicular and pedestrian traffic conditions and flow are maintained as nearly as practicable. No street or public right-of-way may be closed by the permittee without the express permission of the public works director. The permittee shall route and control traffic, including its own vehicles, as directed by the city police department. Where flagmen are deemed necessary by the building official or the public works director, they shall be furnished by the permittee at the permittee’s expense. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2005-17 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.090 Clearance for fire equipment.
The move shall be performed and conducted so as not to interfere with access to fire stations and fire hydrants and so as not to obstruct fire lanes or necessary access for fire apparatus to locations along the route of the move. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.100 Cleanup.
As the move progresses, all streets, public rights-of-way and private property adjacent to the same shall be thoroughly cleaned of all rubbish and other debris resulting from such move. All cleanup shall be accomplished at the expense of the permittee and shall be completed to the satisfaction of the public works director. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2005-17 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.110 Inspections.
The building official may make such inspections as he deems reasonably necessary in the enforcement of this chapter. When such inspections are made, the permittee shall reimburse the city for the cost of such inspections. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.120 Revocation or suspension of permit.
All permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be temporary, shall vest no permanent rights in the applicant and may, at any time, be suspended or revoked by the building official whenever a permittee, or any officer, employee or partner thereof:
A. Has violated any federal, state or city statute, law, regulation or ordinance in connection with the move; or
B. Has violated any other conditions of the permit; or
C. Has made any material false statement or representation in connection with obtaining the permit; or
D. Has conducted the move or permitted the move to become, for any reason, dangerous to persons or property. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)
15.07.130 Violation—Penalties.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall have committed a civil infraction and shall, upon a finding by the Poulsbo municipal court that the infraction has been committed, pay a civil monetary penalty to the city in any sum not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars. In addition, each and every day during which any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by any person constitutes a separate infraction. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 85-28 § 3 (part), 1985)