§ 15.32

Any person, firm, corporation or other entity may apply for a relocation permit by filing a written application and the fee required by Section 15.32.030 with the city Planning and Building Departments. The application shall contain the following information:

A.

The present location of the structure proposed to be moved;

B.

The location to which the applicant proposes to move the structure;

C.

The route proposed to be followed in moving the structure;

D.

Two sets of floor plan blueprints;

E.

Four elevations of the structure as it would appear when erected on the proposed site;

F.

The weight, width and length of the structure and its total height while in transit, including any moving dollies or other equipment;

G.

A termite inspection report prepared by a bonded and licensed termite inspection company showing the current status of the structure with respect to termite infestation, dry rot, or any other condition affecting structural integrity;

H.

A listing of the number and location of all utility lines which would have to be disconnected or moved to enable the structure to be moved;

I.

A listing of the number, size, kind and location of trees and other vegetation along the proposed moving route which might be injured by the moving process and an estimate of the extent of such damage.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.02.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25)

The relocation permit application shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set by the current fee schedule for the cost of inspection and staff review. No application shall be processed without such filing fee. The relocation permit filing fee shall be in addition to any other fees which are required by the ordinances of the city or any other applicable law, including the building permit fee required by Section 15.12.030.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.03.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25)

Upon receipt of a relocation permit application, the Planning Director and Building Official shall request the building inspector to inspect the structure proposed to be moved. Such inspection shall occur at the original site of the structure before it is moved. The senior building inspector shall submit a written inspection report to the Building official or designee providing information on the following items:

A.

The type of construction, age and present condition of the structure, including a preliminary assessment of the structural and esthetic compatibility of the structure to the area to which it is proposed to be moved. The compatibility assessment shall include but not be limited to the factors contained in Title 17 of this Code;

B.

A recommendation as to the amount of time reasonably required to complete the structure relocation and all other activities necessary to complete the relocation and any necessary reconstruction or repairs, provided that in no case shall such recommendation exceed one hundred eighty days from the date of permit issuance.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.04.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25)

The city manager or his designee shall present the relocation permit application and building inspector's report to the department of community development for review and consideration. The director of the department of community development or his designee shall thereupon approve or reject the application or approve the application with such conditions as the department deems appropriate. If approval or approval with conditions is granted, the application will be presented to the building department for consideration. If the application is rejected or if the applicant objects to conditions of approval, the applicant may appeal the department's decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 17.68 of this Code. If no appeal is taken, the director's decision will be final.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.05.)

Upon approval or approval with conditions by the department of community development, the building department shall review the relocation permit application for compliance with this chapter and all other applicable laws. The building department shall require the applicant to make such changes or repairs to the plans and specifications and to the structure proposed to be moved as may be necessary to bring the structure into compliance with this chapter and all other applicable laws. The building department shall impose all permit conditions it deems reasonably necessary, including but not limited to changes in the proposed transport route, imposition of additional fees to mitigate environmental impacts caused by the relocation, a time limit within which the moving and reconstruction operations must be completed, and the requirement that all moving equipment be subject to prior approval by the senior building inspector who shall at all times have the right to inspect any such equipment. When the building department is satisfied that all conditions and requirements imposed by this chapter and all other applicable laws have been met, the department may issue a relocation permit.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.06.)

A.

Upon approval of the relocation permit application, the applicant shall obtain and file with the building department a relocation permit bond. Such bond may be a surety bond, in favor of the city or a certified check made payable to the City of Banning, or cash. The city clerk shall hold such bond until ordered by the city manager or his designee to release it.

B.

The relocation permit bond, check or cash shall be at least equal to the cost, as estimated by the city manager or his designee, of such repairs, additions or alterations as are necessary to bring the structure into compliance with all ordinances of the city, and to make the structure conform with all other plans required by the community development department, planning commission and building department, provided that in no case shall the bond, check or cash be in an amount less than ten thousand dollars.

C.

The relocation permit bond shall be conditioned upon faithful performance of the work of additions and repairs to the building, in accordance with the drawings and specifications which shall accompany the application for the permit. The term of any bond filed pursuant to this section shall begin upon the date it is filed, and shall end upon the completion, to the satisfaction of the city manager or his designee, of the performance of all the terms and conditions of the relocation permit. Such completion shall be determined and evidenced by a statement thereof signed by the senior building inspector, a copy of which shall be sent to any surety or principal upon request. When a cash bond has been posted, the cash shall be returned to the depositor, or to his successors or assigns, upon the termination of the bond, except any portion thereof that may have been used or deducted as provided elsewhere in this chapter.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.07.)

Upon issuance of the relocation permit, it shall be the duty of the applicant to notify all public utilities affected by the relocation of any temporary utility rearrangements required to accomplish the move. The notice shall specify the time and route over which the relocation operation is to be conducted. The applicant shall furnish the building department proof of said notice as well as proof of forty-eight hours' notice to the chief of police of the city. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of any costs reasonably incurred by a public utility in accommodating the relocation.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.08.)

The relocation permit applicant shall be liable for any damage caused by moving operations. Damages to public property may be repaired by the city and the costs thereof billed to the applicant, thereby becoming a charge against any bonds held by the city.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.09.)

Whenever any structure relocation takes place between sunset and sunrise, red lights shall be placed and illuminated in each corner of the structure, and at the end of any projection extending beyond the rear of the structure and moving platform. The lights shall be displayed at all times while the structure is on any public street or alley.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.10.)

Any person, firm, corporation or other entity engaged in any structure relocation for which a relocation permit has been issued pursuant to Section 15.32.060, must obtain a written house mover permit before moving any structure on, over or along any public street or alley.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.11.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), adopted November 12, 2025, amended the title of § 15.32.110 to read as herein set out. The former § 15.32.110 title pertained to housemover's permit.

A house mover permit shall not be issued to any person, firm, corporation or other entity which does not comply with the city's business license ordinance and hold a valid general contractor's license issued by the state of California.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.12.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), adopted November 12, 2025, amended the title of § 15.32.120 to read as herein set out. The former § 15.32.120 title pertained to housemover's qualifications.

No house mover permit shall be issued until the person, firm, corporation or other entity making application for the house mover permit shall have filed with the building department a housemover's bond, certified check or cash in an amount not less than five thousand dollars. The house mover bond, check or cash shall be held by the city clerk until ordered by the city manager or his designee to release the bond. The house mover bond shall be approved by the city finance director before it is accepted and shall contain provisions indemnifying the city and any public utility company affected against any damages suffered as a result of any interference with city property or public utilities. Upon completion of the relocation, the house mover bond, check or cash shall be released, provided that all claims and charges arising out of the relocation have been satisfied or otherwise settled.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.13.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), adopted November 12, 2025, amended the title of § 15.32.130 to read as herein set out. The former § 15.32.130 title pertained to housemover's bond.

No house mover permit shall be issued until the house-mover's permit applicant provides proof to the building department of all insurance policies required by the state contractor's license board, including but not limited to worker's compensation insurance. Special insurance or bonds, other than those specifically mentioned in this chapter, may be required when the city manager or his designee deems such insurance or bonds to be in the best interests of the city.

(Code 1965, § 6-07.14.)

(Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), 11-12-25

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1613, § 5 (Exh. A), adopted November 12, 2025, amended the title of § 15.32.140 to read as herein set out. The former § 15.32.140 title pertained to housemover's insurance.

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