Chapter 14.22
MOVED BUILDINGS
Sections:
14.22.010 Moving used building into city limits unlawful.
14.22.020 Compliance required.
14.22.040 Requirements for moved buildings.
14.22.050 Temporary structure.
14.22.060 Requirements for moving buildings.
14.22.010 Moving used building into city limits unlawful.
It is unlawful to move into the Sumas city limits from outside thereof a used building or structure as hereinafter defined. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.010.)
14.22.020 Compliance required.
Buildings or structures moved within the city of Sumas shall comply with the provisions of the Sumas Municipal Code for new buildings and structures, except as provided in RCW 19.27.180. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.020.)
14.22.030 Inspection.
No person or persons shall move any building within the city limits unless, prior to moving, said building is inspected for compliance with all applicable city codes and ordinances. The cost of said inspection fee shall be payable in advance and shall not be refundable. The inspection fee shall be a minimum of fifty dollars and may be increased depending on the time involved in completing the necessary inspection. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.030.)
14.22.040 Requirements for moved buildings.
The term “moved building” means any structure designed for human occupancy that is moved horizontally or vertically for ten feet or more when either the original site or its new site is located within the Sumas city limits; the term “building” or “structure” as used herein does not mean new unused factory-built housing or mobile/manufactured homes which are being moved into the city directly from the factory or dealer. In addition to all requirements of the International Building Code, the following provisions shall apply to moved buildings:
(1) Before any building shall be moved within the city, a moving permit shall be obtained from the city building official. The fee for said permit shall be the minimum building permit fee specified in the International Building Code, plus the state surcharge. The application for the moving permit shall state the proposed moving date, the proposed moving route and the location of the new site for the building. A moving permit shall be issued only upon approval by both the building official or utility superintendent.
(2) No building shall be moved to or stored upon any site in the city unless the site is a location approved in a moving permit issued by the city.
(3) Within ten days after a building is moved to a new site in the city, the owner shall apply for a building permit to place it on a permanent foundation and to bring it into compliance with the International Building Code.
(4) Within ninety days after a building is moved to a new site within the city, it shall be brought into full compliance with all applicable city codes and be ready for final approval by the building official. In hardship cases involving unforeseen circumstances, the building official shall be authorized to extend this time period for up to sixty additional days. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.040.)
14.22.050 Temporary structure.
Temporary structures, including review stands, sheds, canopies and other miscellaneous structures or fences used for the protection of public ground and in conjunction with construction work, may be erected and/or moved into or within the city by special permit from the building official for a limited period of time.
(1) Such temporary buildings or structures need not comply with the type of construction or fire-resistant time periods required by this code.
(2) Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
(3) Temporary structures may be allowed when used to shelter the occupants of another building during repairs or remodeling. The building official may impose conditions on the installation of such temporary structures as are necessary to protect the safety of its occupants and the surrounding community. Temporary structures as authorized within this context shall not exceed six months from the date of installation, unless an extension, made necessary by delays beyond the control of the responsible parties, is permitted by the building official. A building permit for the installation of each temporary structure shall be obtained prior to the performance of any work in conjunction with its installation. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.050.)
14.22.060 Requirements for moving buildings.
In addition to other requirements herein set by the city, all movement of buildings within the city shall be done in a manner which complies with the following requirements:
(1) Once a building or a part thereof extends onto any part of a city street or other public property, the permittee shall diligently and continuously continue the movement of such building until it reaches its destination.
(2) During the move, the permittee shall provide such barricades, lights, flares and flag persons as are deemed necessary by the city to safeguard the traveling public and structures and utility lines along said streets.
(3) No moving shall be done when adverse weather conditions tend to impair vision or produce hazardous road conditions.
(4) The route proposed for moving shall, when all other conditions set forth in this chapter are considered, be the route with the least amount of mast arm removals.
(5) The notice required to be provided to all utility companies shall be provided at least ten days prior to the scheduled move.
(6) The city reserves the right to restrict the times and routes within the city to be used for any moves authorized hereunder. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.060.)
14.22.070 Violation—Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 1413 § 17 (part), 2005: Ord. 1131 (part), 1994. Formerly 14.06.070.)