CHAPTER 123
HOUSE MOVERS

123.01 House Mover Defined 123.07 Permit Issued 123.02 Permit Required 123.08 Public Safety 123.03 Application 123.09 Time Limit 123.04 Bond Required 123.10 Removal by City 123.05 Insurance Required 123.11 Protect Pavement 123.06 Permit Fee 123.12 Overhead Wires 123.01 HOUSE MOVER DEFINED.

A “house mover” means any person who undertakes to move a building or similar structure upon, over or across public streets or property when the building or structure is of such size that it requires the use of skids, jacks, dollies or any other specialized moving equipment. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a person moving a small building or structure on a regularly licensed vehicle.

123.02 PERMIT REQUIRED.

It is unlawful for any person to engage in the activity of house mover as herein defined without a valid permit from the City for each house, building or similar structure to be moved.

123.03 APPLICATION.

Application for a house mover’s permit shall be made in writing to the Clerk. The application shall include:

1.   Name and Address. The applicant’s full name and address and if a corporation the names and addresses of its principal officers.

2.   Building Location. An accurate description of the present location and future site of the building or similar structure to be moved.

3.   Routing Plan. A routing plan approved by the Police Chief, street superintendent, and public utility officials. The route approved shall be the shortest route compatible with the greatest public convenience and safety.