A. Transfer Of Permits Prohibited: Each moving permit, demolition permit or permit for use of public property shall not be transferable from one building or building site to another building or building site nor from one person to another.
B. Moving Buildings:
1. A building being moved shall follow the route prescribed on the permit by the city manager. The mover shall coordinate the route with the utility companies.
2. A police escort shall be required for all buildings moved from one location to another within the jurisdictional limits of the city, or moved out of or into the jurisdictional limits of the city, utilizing public streets or alleys or when, in the opinion of the chief of police, such escort is necessary to protect the general welfare.
3. The chief of police shall determine the required number of personnel and vehicles for escort service.
4. The fee established by the city manager shall be paid prior to issuance of a permit to move a building or structure.
5. The permit applicant shall pay all costs for the trimming of trees and replacement of natural obstructions or official signs and signals or other public or private property required to be removed during the movement of a vehicle and load.
C. Restriction On Moving Permit:
1. No building or structure shall be relocated or moved if the building or structure is so constructed or in such condition as to be dangerous or unsafe or if it is infested with pests, is unfit for human habitation or if it is so deteriorated, dilapidated or defective that relocation would or could create a safety or health hazard, or cause a blighted condition in the new neighborhood.
2. All buildings or structures when relocated from outside of the city into the city shall comply with all ordinances and regulations applicable to new buildings or structures, including, but not limited to, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, health and zoning regulations.
3. All residential buildings or structures relocated within the city shall comply with the uniform code for building conservation and chapter 1 of this title.
4. All nonresidential buildings or structures relocated within the city shall comply with all ordinances and regulations applicable to new buildings or structures, including, but not limited to, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, health and zoning regulations.
5. All moved buildings or structures shall be completely enclosed within thirty (30) days after said building or structure is placed on its new site. All required changes, improvements and modifications shall be completed and the building or structure made ready for occupancy or use within one hundred twenty (120) days from the time the building permit is issued.
D. Demolition Of Buildings:
1. All pieces, parts, scraps, debris, rubbish and organic material from a building, structure, or portion of a building in the process of being demolished shall be cleaned up and removed from the premises at least once weekly except for streets and public property, which shall be cleaned daily unless otherwise specified on the permit. Final cleanup after the building or structure is demolished shall include the thorough removal of all wood, debris and organic materials, filling of excavations, cisterns and other depressions with acceptable rubble or earthen fill, and spreading a tillable layer of topsoil over the entire lot to a uniform natural grade consistent with the established adjacent grades.
2. When directed by the city manager, water shall be used to minimize dust when demolishing structures or under any dust producing conditions. As ordered by the city manager, buildings shall be washed down frequently to keep dust at a minimum.
3. When an interior wall is exposed because of demolition of an adjoining structure, said wall shall be provided with a weather resistive barrier as required in the Dubuque building code. No such wall shall be exposed to the weather without the written approval of the city manager.
4. When a demolition project has been abandoned or is found to be unsafe, the city manager may order the unsafe conditions corrected, the building boarded up and the premises barricaded. Upon failure of the owner or the owner's agent to comply with the order of the city manager within seven (7) days, the city manager, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may cause said building or structure to be demolished, the premises cleaned and suitable drainage grades established. The cost of such demolition, cleaning and grading shall be assessed to the property as provided by law. This section shall also apply to any site from which a building or structure has been moved.
E. Disconnecting Utility Services: The power in all electric service lines shall be shut off and all such lines cut or disconnected at or outside the moving or demolition area before work is started on the site. Prior to the disconnection of such lines, the permittee or property owner shall notify the utility company and the city manager and shall obtain their approval in compliance with applicable codes and requirements.
Exception: If it is necessary to maintain electrical service during the process of moving or demolition, such service shall be temporarily relocated or protected with substantial covering to the satisfaction of the electric service company and the city manager, and said relocation shall be in conformance with applicable codes and requirements. All gas, water, sewer and other service lines shall be shut off and capped or otherwise controlled at or outside of the moving or demolition area or curb line before moving or demolition work is commenced. In each case, the service company and the city manager shall be notified in advance and their approval obtained by the permittee or property owner in compliance with applicable codes and requirements.
Exception: If it is necessary to maintain any water or other lines during the moving or demolition process, such lines shall be temporarily relocated or protected with substantial covering to the satisfaction of the utility companies, city manager and in conformance with applicable codes and requirements. (Ord. 31-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)