Chapter 15.200 — MOVING AND RELOCATING BUILDINGS IN CITY

MOVING AND RELOCATING BUILDINGS IN CITY

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

"Building." Any structure designed, intended or used for the housing, storage or enclosing of vehicles, persons, animals or material and shall include industrial, commercial, residential and accessory buildings.

"Demolition." The dismantling of a building for the salvage of materials therein.

"Lot." A parcel of real property as defined in any of the following subsections.

1. A parcel of real property shown as a delineated parcel of land with a number or other designation on the latest plot including such property recorded in the office of the County Recorder.

2. An area or parcel of land used or capable of being used for building with yards or other open spaces as required by the subdivision and zoning laws of the city; provided, such area or parcel contains not less than the prescribed number of square feet required in the zone in which such parcel is located; and provided, that each such parcel has permanent, legal access to a public street.

(1961 Code, § 7.22; Ord. 372)

• A. Generally. No person shall move any building from any place outside the city to any place within the city except as otherwise provided in paragraphs B., C. or D. below, or § 15.200.030.

• B. Through structures. The provisions of paragraph A. above shall not preclude any person from transporting a building through the city to a place outside the city upon compliance with § 15.204.010 and §§ 15.204.040 to 15.204.110.

• C. Temporary structures. The provisions of paragraph A. above shall not preclude the transporting into or the use within the city of temporary facilities in accordance with or as required by other applicable regulations, such as construction offices, storage sheds, portable sanitation facilities, tents, bleacher seats, construction barricades and the like, for use and if used only in connection with construction or other temporary activity lawfully conducted within the city.

• D. Prefabricated disaster shelters. The provisions of paragraph A. above shall not prohibit the installation of a prefabricated disaster shelter in accordance with applicable regulations.

• (1961 Code, §§ 7.23, 7.24, 7.25 and 7.26; Ord. 372; Ord. 542)

• A. Permit required. Any person desiring to move, or cause to be moved, any building or any section or portion of any building from one (1) lot located either within or without the city to any other lot within the city shall first obtain a conditional use permit therefor from the city in accordance with the standards, criteria and procedures governing the issuance of such permits from time to time. In addition to any and all matters required by such conditional use permit procedure to be included in such an application, and in addition to those matters set forth in paragraphs C. and D. below, the application shall specify the type of building to be moved, the location of the same, the location to which and the route and length of route over or along which such building or section or portion of such building is to be moved, the number of sections in which the same will be moved, and the time within which such removal will be completed.

• B. Compliance with city ordinances, and the like. Nothing contained in this chapter shall excuse any applicant for a conditional use permit related to the relocation of any building from complying with any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of the city or any other governmental agency related to the demolition of buildings or structures. Any such ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation shall be applicable to the site from which any building or structure or any portion thereof is removed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

• C. Plot plan. Any application referred to in paragraph A. above shall also include an original plot plan in map format and fifteen (15) copies thereof showing the following:

  1. Name, address and phone number of applicant.

  2. North arrow and scale (drawings shall be oriented to the north and shall not be less in scale than one (1) inch equal to thirty (30) feet).

  3. Parcel specifications as follows:

     • a. Fully dimensioned subject parcel boundaries.

     • b. Abutting street information:

       • (1) Name of streets.

       • (2) Existing and proposed street widths.

       • (3) Parkway widths.

       • (4) Sidewalk dimensions.

       • (5) Access and driveway dimensions.

       • (6) Median strips and traffic islands.

     • c. Name, location and width of closest intersecting street.

     • d. Existing contours and water courses if applicable.

     • e. Location and dimensions of all existing or proposed easements.

  4. Proposed development and modification.

     • a. All existing and proposed structures and physical features.

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• b. Exterior building dimensions.

• c. Setbacks with dimensions.

• d. Distances between buildings.

• e. Height of structures.

• f. Treatment of open spaces, including landscaped areas.

• g. Walls and fences.

  • h. Trash areas.

  • i. Use of building.

  • j. Parkway trees.

  5. Parking area.

     • a. Layout and dimensions of all parking stalls.

     • b. Dimensions of all access ways, turn-around areas, driveways, alleys and walks.

     • c. Off-street loading space and facilities.

     • d. Surface type.

     • e. Screening and landscaping (including curbs).

  6. Map legend.

     • a. Net acreage of parcel.

     • b. Gross floor area for all buildings.

     • c. Percentage of land covered by structures.

     • d. Number of beds, bowling lanes, billiard tables, guest rooms or dwelling units or seating area, whichever is applicable in the computation of the parking requirements pursuant to the zoning ordinance, Title 20, as amended or any successor ordinance.

     • e. Proposed off-street parking.

     • f. Required off-street parking.

     • g. Percentage of landscaping for total site.

• D. Any application referred to in paragraph A. above shall also be accompanied by at least two (2) photographs of the building, final elevations of the front, sides and rear of the building, indications of exterior colors and surface materials, including walls and fences, and the written consent of the owner of the building for the Building Official to enter the building at reasonable times for the purpose of making all inspections required by this section.

• E. Upon completion of the relocation and upon request by the permit holder, the Director of

Development Services shall cause an inspection of the relocated building to occur. The provisions of Title 20, the zoning ordinance, as amended from time to time, shall apply to any building so relocated.

(1961 Code, § 7.27; Ord. 538; Ord. 542)

No person shall relocate a building constructed on a lot in the city upon the same lot except in compliance with the provisions of this section and §§ 15.200.050 through 15.200.070, inclusive.

• A. Application. Every person intending to relocate any building in the city shall first file with the Building Official an application for a move examination. Each such application shall be accompanied by detailed plans and specifications in duplicate of the building proposed to be moved. The application shall include or be accompanied by each of the following:

  1. The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the building proposed to be relocated.

  2. The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be in charge of and responsible for the relocation of the building and for compliance with all the requirements of this paragraph.

  3. The street address and the legal description of the property upon which the building to be relocated is situated and the street address that will become applicable to the building upon its relocation.

  4. A plot plan showing the proposed new location of the building.

  5. A floor plan showing the arrangement and size of each room and the type and size of each window therein.

  6. A plan of the foundation to be provided at the proposed new site.

  7. Elevations showing the proposed finished appearance of the front, sides and rear of the building.

  8. Structural details of any additions or alterations to be made to the building.

  9. A photograph of the building proposed to be relocated.

• B. Compliance with code provisions pre-requisite to issuance. No permit for the relocation of any building within the city shall be issued if, in the opinion of the Building Official, such building does not comply with every applicable provision of this code; provided, however, that if such building may be made to conform with the provisions of this code, a relocation permit may be issued if concurrently application is made for and the required permits obtained for all alterations, repairs, additions and foundations necessary to make such building comply with all applicable provisions of this code.

• C.

• Examination of building, relocation plans.

1. Upon the filing of an application pursuant to paragraph A. above and payment of the fee prescribed in paragraph D.1. below, the Building Official shall examine the building therein described, shall review the plans and specifications submitted with such application and shall inspect the proposed new location of such building. The

Building Official shall thereupon notify the applicant personally or by mail of the results of such examination and of the city's additional requirements, if any, for relocating such building.

2. If the applicant does not apply for and obtain the relocation permit and building permit within ninety (90) days after the giving of such notice, he or she shall be required to request a move re-examination and to pay the fee specified for such reexamination.

• D. Fees and deposits. Before issuance of a permit for the relocation of any building within the city, the sums specified by resolution of the City Council for inspection and other fees, including building and related permits, shall be paid.

(1961 Code, §§ 7.28, 7.29, 7.30, 7.31 and 7.7.32; Ord. 372; Ord. 542)

Every building or structure relocated within the city shall comply with all the provisions of the zoning ordinances of the city.

(1961 Code, § 7.33; Ord. 372)

The relocation of any building or structure within the city shall be completed in all respects within thirty (30) days after the issuance of the permit therefor. Unless extended by the Building Official for good cause, every such relocation permit shall expire and be of no effect after thirty (30) days from date of issuance. Relocation shall not be deemed completed until the building is lowered onto its foundation at the new site, all exterior damage to the building caused by the relocation has been repaired and the former building site is cleared of all debris, footings and foundations and the site levelled to finished grade. (1961 Code, § 7.34; Ord. 372)

Upon completion of the relocation of a building within the city, the person owning the same shall request an inspection from the Building Official. The Building Official shall thereupon cause an inspection of the building to be made, and if he or she finds that all the provisions of this chapter have been complied with, he or she shall issue a written statement to such effect. (1961 Code, § 7.35; Ord. 372)