A permit must be secured prior to moving or placing any building or structure in the city of Lava Hot Springs. All moved buildings or structures shall be brought to current code requirements when placed in the city. An approved agreement with the city to ensure that the building or structure to be relocated will be properly transported, anchored and finished in compliance with this and all relevant city ordinances and codes is required and may, at the discretion of the building official, include the posting of a bond.
A. Bonding Requirements: Bond, approved by the city council, must be posted prior to moving any building or structure in the city of Lava Hot Springs. The bond must be sufficient to ensure that the building or structure to be relocated will comply with this and all relevant city ordinances and codes. The bonding amount shall be sufficient to include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Footing and foundation work.
2. Site preparation.
3. Stairs and porches.
4. Emergency ingress, egress (e.g., window sizes).
5. Smoke detectors.
6. Structural repairs and changes to comply with codes.
7. Safety requirements.
8. Rehabilitation of the site from which the building is removed.
9. Other requirements as specified in the building code.
B. Completion Time: The work as noted above shall be completed within nine (9) months from the date the bond is accepted. If the work is not completed within the time established, the city shall give written notice of violation by certified mail. The applicant shall then have thirty (30) days from receipt of said notice to complete the work. If the work is not completed at the end of the thirty (30) days, then the city will be authorized to have the work completed and the expenses incurred are to be paid from the bond. Any additional costs for improvements as noted on the building permit plans may be assessed against the property. Any unused fees shall be returned with statements of billings to the applicant. (Ord. 2016-2, 5-12-2016)