(A) Prohibition. No person shall relocate a building or structure, or cause or permit the relocation of a building or structure, from any location without the city’s boundaries to a location within the city’s boundaries.
(B) Structures which may be relocated. No person shall relocate a building or structure, or cause or permit the relocation of a building or structure, from any location within the city’s boundaries to any other location within the city’s boundaries unless all of the following requirements are met.
(1) The structure is a detached single family residential structure (which may include its associated accessory structures).
(2) The structure is currently existing and located within the city.
(3) The structural integrity of the structure has not been compromised and has been certified by a City Inspector.
(4) The applicant has demonstrated that there exists an involuntary and external hardship that necessitates the move of the structure. Economic hardship and financial speculation do not constitute hardship for this purpose.
(5) The applicant has demonstrated there is an imminent threat of demolition of the structure.
(6) The relocation of the structure will not cause a non-conforming situation.
(7) The relocation of the structure will not require any deviations from applicable development standards.
(C) Process for approval. A structure proposed for relocation shall be treated as a new structure and all approvals required for new construction shall first be obtained and all applicable fees paid before a house moving permit may be issued.
(D) Fees. Fees to obtain approval to relocate a building within the city shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.
(‘83 Code, § 15.24.120)
(Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1311, passed 12-5-07; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19)