Daly City Municipal Code Ch. 15.28 Moving or Demolition of Buildings

No person shall move or cause to be moved any building in, into, through or from the city, on, over or through any public street, public way or park in the city, or demolish any building within the city, without first obtaining a house moving or demolition permit for each such building from the city engineer.

In addition to the foregoing, a building permit shall be required for each of the following:

A. For the site from which the building is to be removed or demolished;

B. For the site to which the building is to be moved or used if within the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Any person desiring a permit under this chapter shall file with the city engineer an application therefor in writing which shall contain the following:

A. An accurate description of the building to be removed;

B. A statement of the place from which and the place to which the building is to be removed;

C. A statement of the streets over which it is desired to make such removal;

D. Every house moving permit shall specify the public streets, ways or parks in the city on, over or through which the building for which such permit is issued shall be moved and such building shall be moved on, over or through only those public streets, ways or parks named in such permit unless otherwise authorized by the city engineer.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

If any building to be moved is to be located in the city, the application in addition to the contents of Section 15.28.020 shall also contain the following:

A. A clear and concise statement, setting forth all methods or procedures that will be used for returning the lot from which the structure is to be removed to a condition which will not be hazardous to the health and safety of the residents of Daly City and in conformity with this code. The plan shall also specify the time limit within which the work will be commenced and completed;

B. Such application shall have attached to it three photographs not less than eight by ten inches, in glossy finish, showing clearly and distinctly the front, rear and one side of such building without distortion or refinishing;

C. A map or plat of the lot on which it is proposed to place such building. Such map shall show all dimensions of such lot together with the dimensions of all improvements already located thereon;

D. Specifications or a sketch of such building, showing structural details and details of electric wiring and of plumbing therein;

E. A statement of the replacement cost of such building at the time of removal;

F. If any alterations or repairs are to be made on such building, the application shall have attached to it complete plans and specifications for such alterations or repairs, and shall obtain a building permit therefor.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every person desiring a house moving permit shall, prior to the issuance of such permit, file a bond with the city in the sum of three thousand dollars, with a surety company as a sole surety. Such bond shall be in favor of the city and shall be conditioned that the person securing such house moving permit shall strictly comply with all the conditions and requirements of this chapter and of any other city ordinances regulating house moving, and that such person shall save, indemnify and keep harmless the city against all liabilities, damages, judgments, costs and expenses which may in anywise accrue against the city in consequence of the granting or exercise of such house moving permit, and that such person shall in all things strictly comply with the conditions of such permit. Any such bond may be conditioned to operate as a continuing bond for the purpose required by this chapter.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every bond required by this chapter shall be approved by the city attorney before the same shall be deemed effective.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every applicant to whom a house moving permit has been issued shall pay a permit fee of twenty-five dollars therefor.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

If any application under this chapter is denied, all building fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded to him.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every applicant to whom a house moving permit has been issued shall deposit with the city the sum of one hundred dollars, plus such additional sums as may be required to cover the cost to the city of trimming, moving, removing or replanting of trees or shrubs, and of moving, removing or displacing any pole or other structure supporting any wires, cables or other equipment belonging to the city or the cutting, displacing or changing the location of any wire, cable or other equipment upon such poles or structures belonging to the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

When the moving of any building for which a permit has been granted under this chapter is completed, and all damage for which a permit has been granted is completed, and all damage to public streets or other public property has been repaired to the satisfaction of the city, and all costs of repairing damage or performing other work as provided in this chapter has been paid for, the deposit as required by this chapter, or such portion thereof then remaining unused under the provisions of this chapter, shall be refunded upon demand therefor as required by law and upon surrender of the deposit receipt representing the money so deposited. Should the cost of repairing damages or performing other work, as provided in this chapter, exceed the total amount of money deposited, the person to whom such permit was granted shall be held liable for the amount of damage or other costs which are in excess of the amount deposited.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

The city engineer may at any time, for such cause as he may deem sufficient, revoke any permit granted under this chapter.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every application filed by an applicant for a house moving permit and the house to be located in the city shall be checked by the city engineer. Each such house shall meet the building and zoning requirements of the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every building, which is moved in, over or through any public street, way or park in the city, shall be under the control of the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Every building, which is moved in, over or through any public street, way or park in the city, shall be moved in a careful manner and the work shall be prosecuted with diligence and to the satisfaction and approval of the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

No person, owning or having charge of the moving of any building into, on, over, through or from any public street, way or park in the city, shall allow or cause such building to remain in any one location on any such street, way or park for a longer period than twenty-four hours except by written permission obtained from the city engineer.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

No person, owning or having charge of the moving of any building into, on, over, through or from any public street, way or park in the city, shall allow or cause the injury of any such street, way or park or of any street structure, private or public property by reason of such moving.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

In the event that the moving of any building for which a permit shall have been granted under this chapter makes it necessary to move, remove or displace any pole or other structure supporting the wires, cables or other equipment of any public utility or of the city or to cut, displace or change the location of any wire, cable or other equipment upon such poles or structures, the person to whom such permit has been granted, or his authorized representative, shall notify the owner of such pole or structure or the wires, cables or other equipment thereon, at least forty-eight hours prior to the time that the moving of such building will necessitate the removal of such obstructions.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Any person to whom a permit has been granted under this chapter shall not, at the expiration of such time of notice referred to in Section 15.28.160, or at any time, cut, move or in any way disturb such public utility or city property referred to in such section. Such work shall be done only by the authorized workmen of the public utility interested, or if city property, by the authorized workmen of the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Any person to whom a permit has been granted under this chapter shall pay to such public utility or to the city, as the case may be, any cost or expense occasioned by the removal, rearrangement or relocation of wires, cables, poles or equipment, and for any damage done to any such property.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

In the event that the moving of any building for which a permit shall have been granted under this chapter makes it necessary to trim, move, remove or replant any tree, plant or shrub belonging to or under the control of the city, the person to whom such permit has been granted, or his authorized representative, shall notify the city at least forty-eight hours prior to the time that the moving of such building shall necessitate the removal of such obstructions.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Any person, to whom a permit has been granted under this chapter, shall not, at the expiration of such time of notice referred to in Section 15.28.190, or at any time, trim, move, remove, replant or otherwise disturb such trees, plants or shrubs referred to in such section. Such work shall be done only by the authorized workmen of the city unless otherwise approved and so ordered by an authorized officer of the city.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Any person to whom a permit has been granted under this chapter shall pay to the city all costs of expense for the trimming, moving, removing or replacing of trees, plants or shrubs or of any damage thereto.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

In the event that the moving of any building for which a permit shall have been granted under this chapter causes damage to the public streets or other public property, the person to whom such permit has been granted shall, upon written notification from the city engineer, proceed to make all necessary repairs to such streets or property.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

Should any person, to whom a permit has been granted pursuant to this chapter, fail to make such necessary repairs within the period of time designated in such written notice referred to in Section 15.28.220, the city may make such necessary repairs and deduct the cost thereof from the deposit required by this chapter. The period of time designated in such written notice shall not be less than four hours from the time such notice shall have been served.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

The property from which the structure is moved shall have all concrete or other foundations, concrete slabs and walkways removed. All pipe, conduit, wire and drains specifically for the use of the structure shall be removed. The lot shall be graded to drain to the street or an acceptable drainage facility. The area shall be seeded with a hard grass or groundcover which will control erosion by wind or water.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)

In the event that any person fails to perform the requirements of Section 15.28.240, the city engineer may institute any necessary legal proceedings to enforce the requirements of Section 15.28.240.

(Ord. 1336 § 8 Exh. H (part), 2007)