(A) Generally. The application for a special permit to move a structure shall contain the following information.
(B) Specifically.
(1) The name of the owner of the structure;
(2) The name of the owner of the premises from which the structure is to be moved, and the legal description of the premises;
(3) The name of the owner of the premises to which the structure is to be moved and legal description of the premises;
(4) The applicant, or house/building mover, shall furnish a travel route along with the date and time when the move will commence. The City Engineer may require that the route be changed or altered in the interest of protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare and/or minimize potential damage to property, or to minimize potential traffic problems that may occur;
(5) Any travel route that involves transit on city streets within the city, but does not include locating the moved building in the city limits, shall be subject to the same requirements and applicable fees as stated in the sections of this chapter;
(6) The person or contractor by whom the moving operation is to be done;
(7) A statement enumerating and locating electric wire, or other public utility installations, which will have to be removed or altered in order to accommodate the moving operation;
(8) A statement containing an accurate estimate of the extent and nature of trimming, alteration, or removal of trees, which will be necessary to accommodate the moving operation;
(9) The estimated complete cost of moving the structure and relocating the same;
(10) The size of the lot or lots on which the structure will be located;
(11) The dimensions of the building or structure, including width, length and height, and the maximum height the building will attain when loaded for moving;
(12) The distance that the building will be from the front lot line, the rear lot line, and the side lot lines on each side of the building;
(13) Whether the outside walls are frame, brick, stucco, or cement construction and at least two photographs of the structure taken from different angles;
(14) Where application is made for moving/construction, as described in this chapter, the owner or the registered design professional in charge, acting as the owner’s agent, shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection reports detailing the existing building’s noncompliance with the current building, plumbing and electrical codes. The special inspector(s) shall be qualified person(s), licensed in each field who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Building Official for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection;
(15) The site, from which the structure is moved, if within city limits, is to be fenced upon removal of the structure if a basement remains. Openings in the foundation where the structure is placed must be closed or fenced until permanently enclosed;
(16) A statement signed by the owner, or his or her agent, that all work will be done in conformity to the facts stated in the application and that all work done will conform with the zoning ordinance of the City, this chapter, and the laws of the state or any other information as the Building Official or Council may require in any particular case; and
(17) Provide documentation that all property taxes are current per SDCL § 10-20-10 on the proposed former and future site locations.
(1975 Code, § 7-25) (Ord. 367, passed 2-2-1959; Am. Ord. 1202, passed 11-17-2008; Am. Ord. 1271, passed 1-3-2011)