(A) Permit required.
(1) No person shall move a building into the city limits or relocate a building within the city without an approved city permit, and having the building inspected by the city's Building Official prior to moving.
(2) No licensed person shall move any building over, along or across any highway or street in the city without first obtaining a permit from the city and as required, the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
(3) Any improvements to the building to be moved as identified by the city's Building Official shall be completed prior to the building being moved into the city or relocated within the city.
(B) Revocation of permit. Upon presentation to the City Council of satisfactory proof that any such licensee has proven incompetent to properly carry on such work of moving, raising or holding up buildings or has proceeded with such work in such manner as to endanger people or property or upon conviction for failure to comply with this article or related ordinances or for other good causes, the City Council may revoke the building moving permit.
(C) Applicability. The permit requirements of this section shall apply to manufactured homes and modular homes, including new construction built and moved to a location other than the original site. Proof of ownership of the property may be required with the permit application.
(D) Deposit for city expenses. Upon receipt of the application, the city shall estimate the expenses associated with the removing and replacing of street signs, streetlamps or poles or other property belonging to the city, if any, together with the cost of materials necessary to be used in making such removals or replacements. Prior to issuance of the permit, the applicant shall deposit a sum of money equal to twice the amount of the estimated expense.
(Ord. 366, passed 8-7-2024)