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.

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. Buildings of less than one hundred (100) square feet are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

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 City Administrator, street superintendent, and public utility officials. The route approved shall be the shortest route compatible with the greatest public convenience and safety.