Earlier editions: 2026-07
Chapter 5 — Buildings›Article III — MOVING OF BUILDINGS
Cypress Municipal Code § 5-5 (Reserved)
Cypress Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Cypress
Cite as: Cypress Municipal Code § 5-5 · Text as of 2026-10-05
§ 5-5.1. "Public utilities" defined.¶
The term "public utility" as used in this article, shall mean any person owning or operating any wires, poles, signals, pipelines, tracks or necessary appurtenances or structures thereto used for general public service.
(Ord. No. 383, § 1)
§ 5-5.2. Buildings classified.¶
For the purpose of this article, buildings or structures to be moved shall be classified as follows:
Class A: Any building moved on a motor truck.
Class B: Any building, which when loaded on house moving dollies or rollers, does not exceed 22 feet in height, or 30 feet in width.
Class C: Any building, which when loaded on house moving dollies or rollers, is more than 22 feet in height, but does not exceed 28 feet in height or is more than 30 feet in width, but does not exceed 40 feet in width.
Class D: Any building, which when loaded on house moving dollies or rollers, exceeds 28 feet in height or exceeds 40 feet in width.
Class E: Any building, the walls of which are constructed of brick or concrete, which when loaded on house moving dollies or rollers exceeds 22 feet in height or exceeds 30 feet in width.
(Ord. No. 383, § 1)
§ 5-5.3. Interference with property of public utility.¶
No person shall move or cause to be moved, any building, structure, or portion thereof on, over, along, or across any public street or alley so as to interfere in any manner with any real or personal property of any public utility without the permission and consent of such public utility being first obtained.
(Ord. No. 383, § 1)
§ 5-5.4. Damage to trees.¶
No person shall move or cause to be moved any building or structure upon, along, or across any public street or alley so as to damage, break, cut, or trim any trees or shrubs on or along such street or alley except under the direction of the director of public works.
(Ord. No. 383, § 1)
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