(A) Permit; general. When any person desires to move any building or structure, he shall apply to the Building Official for a permit. No building shall be relocated until the Building Official has approved the relocation through the issuance of a permit to the owner or his agent.
(B) Permit requirements. No building or structure shall be relocated except that the Director of Public Service and Building Official shall be furnished the information set forth below by the owner of the building or structure under consideration, or his agent, seven days before the date on which it is proposed to relocate the building or structure:
(1) Present and proposed address.
(2) Type of construction.
(3) A plot plan of the proposed location, showing the scale, and having figures therein showing the distance from the building to all lot lines and other buildings on the same lot.
(4) The approval of the highway and police authorities having jurisdiction when a street is to be used in the relocating operations.
(5) (a) Obtainment of any other permits relating to the foundation, attachment, utility connection and mechanical systems of the proposed location and such other information as may be necessary to insure compliance with these regulations.
(b) Non-residential structures shall in addition comply with the requirements of the County Building Department.
(C) Inspection.
(1) After the required notification and information have been received, the Building Official shall inspect the building or structure and the proposed new location within 72 hours, and if he finds that it meets the requirements of all relevant codes, ordinances, and occupancy requirements; and that it is determined that the building can be moved safely under the specified conditions, he shall cause a permit to be issued.
(2) After the moving has been completed, the Building Official shall cause such structure to be inspected for structural integrity and safety of all building components and utility connections. A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained prior to occupancy.
(D) Equipment for moving buildings. All equipment for moving buildings shall be approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Public Safety. Such means shall be used whenever necessary, in the opinion of the City Engineer, to prevent damage to pavements, and if the City Engineer or Building Official shall find that such means are not in use when necessary, or are ineffective, either shall immediately order the work stopped until the necessary precautions are taken to prevent damage.
(Ord. 98-152, passed 12-9-98; Am. Ord. 07-106, passed 10-3-07) Penalty, see § 150.999