Contra Costa County Municipal Code Ch. 714-4 Permits

No person shall move, from anywhere, any structure to or within any lot, piece or parcel of land located within the unincorporated territory of this county, or keep or maintain such structure there, without first having obtained a permit pursuant to this Division 714 from the building inspection director.

(Ords. 79-7 § 3, 67-8: prior code §§ 7301, 7420: Ords. 1003 § 3, 489).

No person shall use any structure as defined in subdivision (2) of § 714-2.010 for habitation, residence or business; but such a structure may be otherwise used with a permit obtained pursuant to this Division 714.

(Ord. 79-7 § 3: prior code § 7420: Ords. 489 § 1).

Article 714-4.4. Application

Every application for a permit to move a structure shall be made upon forms to be furnished by the building inspector and shall contain the requirements set forth in Sections 714-4.404 — 714-4.408.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7302 (part): Ord. 1003).

Applications shall contain:

(1) The address and signature of the applicant;

(2) The location and address of the proposed new location of the structure;

(3) The name, address, and license number of the contractor, if there be a contractor, or the name and address of the person doing the work involved;

(4) Applicant to show proof of ownership of the structure to be moved.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7302(1): Ord. 1003).

The completed application shall be accompanied by a fee for investigation and report as provided in the schedule of fees recommended by the chief building inspector, established and adopted by the board of supervisors from time to time by resolution.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7302(2): Ord. 1003).

The application shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing location of the structure with respect to the property lines and other buildings on the same lot. The chief building inspector may require additional plans, specifications and engineering reports showing details of construction, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, when in his opinion, because of the nature of the work, it would be necessary to show that the completed structure will comply with the required codes and ordinances.

Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7302(3): Ord. 1003).

Every application for a permit to move a structure shall be processed as set forth in Sections 714-4.412 — 714-4.416.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7303 (part): Ord. 1003).

The applicant or his representative shall present the application to the planning department, which shall endorse its approval on the application, provided the proposed move will not violate existing zoning regulations.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7303(1): Ord. 1003).

* For planning department, see Ch. 26-2, this code.

The applicant shall present the application to the director of public works who shall endorse his approval on the application, provided the applicant has complied with Division 1002.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7303(2): Ord. 1003).

The applicant shall return the application to the building inspector for further processing. The building inspector shall:

(1) Inspect the structure for conformance to the rules and regulations contained in this title;

(2) Inspect the building to determine whether it complies with the plans and will conform with the rules and regulations when completed, contained in this title;

(3) Inspect the building to determine whether the building when in place and completed, will have a finished appearance and will be esthetically compatible with the other properties in the vicinity;

(4) Determine the estimated cost of placing and completing the building according to the plans and specifications. No structure in need of sixty percent or more of repair shall be moved.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7303(3): Ord. 1003).

Article 714-4.6. Performance Bond

Before the permit is issued, the applicant shall post with the building inspector a performance bond in cash in the amount of five hundred dollars minimum, or ten percent of the on-site completion costs as determined by the building inspector under Section 714-4.416(4).

The condition of the bond shall be that the applicant shall forfeit the bond upon failure to place and complete the structure according to plans and specifications within the time allowed in Section 714-6.202.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7304: Ord. 1003).

Article 714-4.8. Appeal

If the application is denied by the building inspector for any reason, the building inspection department shall notify the applicant that the application is denied. If the application is denied because the plans and specifications have not been approved by the building inspector under Section 714-4.416(3), the applicant may appeal to the board of adjustment within ten days after written notification of the denial by filing an appeal with the planning department.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7305: Ord. 1003).

Proceedings on appeal shall be had under the procedural ordinance of this county. The administration of these matters is referred to the board of adjustment.

(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code § 7306: Ord. 1003).