A. Purpose: This section is to ensure that relocated buildings will not have an adverse effect on property values and that the buildings will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future anticipated development in the area.
B. Conditional Use Permit Required: No persons shall place, move on, or affix to land any building which was formerly located on another site without first obtaining a conditional use permit. This section shall not regulate an accessory structure having a floor area of two hundred (200) square feet or less and a height of twelve feet (12') or less.
C. Application Requirements: The following information shall be submitted when an application is made to the planning commission for a conditional use permit:
1. Location and address of the old and new sites.
2. Plot plan of the new location, showing adjacent lots on all sides of the property and indicating all structures and improvements on the lot.
3. Plans and specifications for the proposed improvements at the new location, including landscape plans.
4. A filing fee for each building to be relocated as established by resolution of the city council.
D. Standards For Relocation: A building shall not be relocated unless:
1. The relocated building will have no appreciable detrimental effect on the living environment and property values in the area into which it is moved;
2. The relocated building is consistent with the architectural style and quality of buildings existing in the area into which the building is proposed to be moved; and
3. The relocated building and the lot on which the building will be relocated conforms to the requirements of this title and other applicable codes.
E. Cash Bond Required: The owner or developer shall provide a cash bond or other acceptable financial assurance in a form acceptable to the city attorney, or lien on the property in sufficient amount to guarantee the obligations imposed by this section for the completion of the remodeling of the relocated building per criteria under this section prior to receiving a building permit.
F. Construction Time Period: Construction shall be completed within nine (9) months from the date a building permit is issued. The planning commission may grant an extension to this construction period not to exceed three (3) months' time based on reasonable justifications. (2001 Code §89-6-114; amd. 2009 Code)