City of Industry Municipal Code Art. II Moving Permits

The provisions of this article apply only to the moving of buildings and structures.

(Ord. 23 § 40, 1957)

In all cases where Chapter 68 of the building code of the city (Ordinance No. 7 adopting the Los Angeles County Uniform Building Code by reference) requires that the owner of any premises to which it is proposed to move any building or structure obtain a relocation permit, the commissioner shall not grant a permit to move the building or structure until the applicant furnishes to the commissioner evidence that such owner has the relocation permit.

(Ord. 23 § 38, 1957)

As soon as possible after August 22, 1957 the director shall furnish to the commissioner a list of all highways and parts of highways upon which no trees could be endangered by the moving of buildings or structures over such highways. The director shall from time to time furnish to the commissioner amendments to such list or amended lists.

(Ord. 23 § 39, 1957)

Application for a permit shall be made in duplicate and in writing to the commissioner, specifying the kind of building or structure to be moved, the approximate weight thereof, as nearly as may be ascertained, the location of the same, the location to which and the route over or along which such building or structure and each section or portion of such building or structure is to be moved, the number of sections in which the building or structure will be moved, the type and number of conveyances upon which the same is to be moved, the total number of tire inches thereof for each separate section to be. moved, and the time when such building, structure, or portion thereof, is proposed to be moved and within which such removal will be completed.

(Ord. 23 § 41, 1957)

Immediately upon receipt of an application for a permit, unless the application shows that the entire route to be traversed includes only such highways and parts of highways as are on the latest list as last amended as provided for in Section 12.08.105 the commissioner shall transmit the duplicate thereof to the director.

(Ord. 23 § 42, 1957)

Within ten days after receipt of a duplicate application for a permit the director shall inform the commissioner whether or not:

A. The moving of any building or structure as proposed in, and over the route specified in the application can be done without any excessive or damaging tree trimming, and he or she may suggest that either a different route be required or that the building or structure be moved in smaller sections, or both;

B. The director elects to do any part or all of any tree trimming rendered necessary by the moving of the building or structure;

C. The director has issued or will issue to a qualified applicant a permit to do the necessary tree trimming.

(Ord. 23 § 43, 1957)

If the director elects to do any part or all of. the necessary tree trimming he or she shall inform the commissioner in writing of the total estimated cost of such trimming by the director of trees growing upon any grounds or property belonging to the city or county or upon any highway, as is necessary:

A. At the time the structure is moved to facilitate the moving thereof;

B. Subsequent to the moving of the structure to correct previous trimming done when the structure was moved.

(Ord. 23 § 44, 1957)

The commissioner may make such changes in any application for a permit as in his or her opinion are necessary for the protection of the highways along or over which it is proposed to move the building or structure or to prevent undue interference with traffic or to avoid jeopardizing the safety of any persons using such highway.

(Ord. 23 § 45, 1957)

All buildings and structures are hereby classified as follows:

A. Class "A" is any building or structure or any portion thereof which is moved on a motor truck or other vehicle propelled by its own power.

B. Class "B" is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of class "A" which is not more than sixteen feet in width.

C. Class "C" is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of class "A" which is more than sixteen feet and not more than twenty-two feet in width.

D. Class "D" is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of class "A" which is more than twenty-two feet and not more than twenty-eight feet in width.

E. Class "E" is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of class "A" which is more than twenty-eight feet and not more than forty feet in width.

F. Class "F" is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of class "A" which is more than forty feet in width.

(Ord. 23 § 46, 1957)

Every applicant for a permit from whom an issuance fee is required, who does not maintain a sufficient general deposit with the commissioner, shall deposit with the commissioner:

A. Ten dollars for a class "A" permit;

B. Twenty-five dollars for a class "B" permit;

C. Fifty dollars for a class "C" permit;

D. One hundred dollars for a class "D" permit;

E. Two hundred fifty dollars for a class "E"" permit;

F. Three hundred dollars for a class "F" permit.

(Ord. 23 § 47, 1957)

If the director elects to do any part or all of the necessary tree trimming, before any permit is issued, in addition to any deposit made as required by Section 12.08.140, the moving contractor shall also deposit with the commissioner an amount equal to that estimated by the director pursuant to Section 12.08.125 to cover the cost of such necessary tree trimming.

(Ord. 23 § 48, 1957)

A. In lieu of making the special deposits required by Sections 12.08.140 and 12.08.145, the moving contractor may make and maintain with the commissioner a general deposit in a sum equal to the amount of the special deposit for the highest class of building or structure which he or she desires, expects or intends to move.

B. This general deposit shall be held and used for the same purpose as the special deposits prescribed by Sections 12.08.140 and 12.08.145.

C. While such general deposit is maintained in an amount sufficient to cover the amount of the deposit required for the removal of any building or structure sought to be moved, the moving contractor need not make any special deposit.

(Ord. 23 § 49, 1957)

In lieu of making either a general or special deposit, or to supplement a general deposit not sufficient in amount, the moving contractor may file an undertaking with the commissioner in a penal sum not less than one thousand dollars, executed either by two good and sufficient sureties or by a corporation incorporated for the purpose of making, guaranteeing, or becoming a surety upon bonds or undertakings, complying with Section 1056 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and by the. moving contractor conditioned upon the payment of all fees and other charges required by this chapter, which may become due because of any permits issued during a period of not less than one year.

(Ord. 23 § 49.5, 1957)

If, in the opinion of the commissioner, any special or general deposit or any undertaking or any combination thereof is not sufficient for the proper protection of the public interest in the highways, including any trees thereon, over which it is sought to move a building or structure, the commissioner may require either an additional deposit or an increase in the amount of the bond in such amount as he or she determines will be sufficient to protect such public interest.

(Ord. 23 § 50, 1957)

The commissioner shall not issue a permit to move any building or structure when the weight of the building or structure, plus the weight of the vehicle or other equipment, exceeds the weight permitted by the California Vehicle Code, except that if it appears to the commissioner that the size, shape or physical characteristics of the building or structure or portion thereof to be moved, or of the highway over which such building or structure is to be moved, makes it impossible or impracticable to keep within such weight limits, the commissioner may issue a permit:

A. To move a building or structure on a vehicle every wheel of which is equipped with rubber tires where the total weight of both building or structure and vehicle does not exceed sixty thousand pounds;

B. To move a building or structure on a vehicle every wheel of which is equipped with pneumatic tires.

(Ord. 23 § 51, 1957)

Before any building, structure, or portion thereof, of a class higher than the class for which he or she has made any general or special deposit, he or she shall increase such deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the class sought to be moved.

(Ord. 23 § 53, 1957)

If an applicant for a permit complies in all respects with this chapter and with all other applicable provisions of all other ordinances and statutes, the commissioner shall issue a permit to do the moving requested in the application as such application may be changed, if at all, by the commissioner.

(Ord. 23 § 53, 1957)

The moving contractor shall affix and maintain at all times while it is on the highway, in a conspicuous place on the building or structure to be moved, the permit for such moving.

(Ord. 23 § 54, 1957)

A. If a building or structure is moved in more than one section, and more than one of the sections is moved at the same time, the moving contractor shall affix and maintain at all times while they are on the highway in conspicuous places on each section on which the original permit is not affixed, true copies of the permit.

B. Such true copies shall be issued by the commissioner upon payment to him or her by the applicant of an issuance fee of twenty-five cents for each additional copy.

(Ord. 23 § 55, 1957)

Each permit issued shall become null and void upon the expiration of the time specified in the application unless the commissioner extends the time, which he or she may do if in his or her opinion the moving of the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is impracticable because of inclement weather, act of God, strikes, or other causes not within the control of the permittee.

(Ord. 23 § 56, 1957)

A. The commissioner may require that the moving of any building or structure be under the supervision of an inspector to be appointed by the commissioner.

B. The permittee shall pay to the commissioner an amount equal to the compensation and cost of transportation of such inspector during the time he or she is assigned to such inspection.

(Ord. 23 § 57, 1957)

When so required by the commissioner, a moving contractor shall place under each dolly or wheel used in moving the building or structure, boards or planks of adequate width and strength to carry the load without being broken, to serve as a runway for such dolly or wheel during such moving along any portion of any highway which has a surface other than natural soil. The moving contractor shall prevent such dolly or wheel from ever revolving on or resting on such surface except upon such board, plank, or runway.

(Ord. 23 § 58, 1957)

The commissioner may restore, or cause to be restored, every highway damaged by the moving of any building or structure thereon, to a condition equivalent to that prior to such damage. The moving contractor who caused such damage shall pay the cost of the repair thereof to the commissioner.

(Ord. 23 § 59, 1957)

When a building or structure while being moved is located on any highway, at all times between sunset and sunrise, the moving contractor shall keep burning a red warning light not over six feet above the surface of such highway at each corner of such building or structure, and unless the commissioner otherwise directs, on all sides and projections thereof at intervals of not more than five feet.

(Ord. 23 § 60, 1957)

A permit granted under this chapter does not permit, license, or allow any person, firm or corporation whatever except the director to trim, prune, cut, or deface in any manner any tree upon any grounds or property belonging to the city or county or upon any road, street, or highway.

(Ord. 23 § 61, 1957)

At the request of a moving contractor holding an unrevoked permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the director within a reasonable time after such request, if before the granting of the permit, pursuant to Section 12.08.120 he or she elected so to do, shall trim such trees under his or her supervision as it is necessary to trim, and where it will not harm the trees, to the extent required to move the structure to the location specified in the permit.

(Ord. 23 § 62, 1957)

The county shall deduct from the deposit made or maintained by each permittee:

A. The permit issuance fee if that has not otherwise been paid;.

B. The cost of the services and transportation of any inspector appointed pursuant to Section 12.08.195;

C. The cost of any repairs made necessary because of the moving of the building or structure;

D. The total cost of all tree trimming done by the director made necessary in order to move the building or structure as specified in the permit, including all such trimming after the moving of the building or structure, to correct trimming done when the structure was moved.

(Ord. 23 § 63, 1957)

The remainder of any such special deposit, if there is any remainder, shall be refunded to the person, firm or corporation making such deposit, or to his or her or its assigns. In case the deposit made pursuant to this article shall not be sufficient to pay all fees and deductions provided for in this article, the person, firm or corporation to whom such permit is issued, shall, upon demand, pay to the commissioner or director a sufficient sum to fully cover the same. Upon failure to pay such sum, the same may be recovered by the county in any court of competent jurisdiction, and until paid, no further such permit shall be issued to such moving contractor.

(Ord. 23 § 64, 1957)

If a moving contractor makes and maintains either a general deposit with the commissioner or an undertaking as provided in this chapter, the deductions, provided for in Section 12.08.225 need not be made. In lieu of such deductions, the commissioner may bill the moving contractor for the amount due from him to the county under the provisions of this chapter. If, fifteen days after such bill has been sent, the moving contractor does not pay the same in full, then such amount may be deducted from his general deposit and the provisions of Section 12.08.225 and 12.08.230 shall apply, or the commissioner shall recover upon such undertaking.

(Ord. 23 § 65, 1957)