El Monte Municipal Code Ch. 15.26 Building Regulations—moving, Relocation and Demolition of Buildings,…

No person shall apply for or be granted a permit pursuant to Chapter 15.28 of this title unless the relocation of the building or structure has been first approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and unless such building or structure was designed and is intended for a use or purpose in conformity with the general plan for the property upon which such building or structure is proposed to be relocated.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

In order that buildings or structures proposed to be relocated, and any signs proposed to be erected, the landscaping to be installed at the new location, the parking areas and the general appearance of the completed site will be in harmony with other structures and improvements in the area, and not of obnoxious, undesirable or unsightly appearance, plans of the exterior architectural design and appearance of all buildings and structures, plot plans, landscape plans, advertising sign plans, parking area plans and building setback plans shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. In reviewing the same, the items specified in the following subsections shall be considered:

A. The height, bulk and area of buildings;

B. The setback distances from all property lines;

C. The colors and materials on the exterior;

D. The type and pitch of roofs;

E. The size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings;

F. The size, type and location of signs;

G. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television masts;

H. Plot plan, landscaping and automobile parking areas;

I. The relation to the existing buildings and structures in the general vicinity and area.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

Any person seeking approval of a building or structure proposed to be relocated within the city shall submit to the Secretary of the Planning Commission the following:

A. All plans referred to in Section 15.26.020 of this chapter;

B. The location and address of the property on which the building or structure to be moved is presently situated;

C. The location and legal description and the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the land to which the building or structure is to be moved;

D. Ten (10) copies of a plot plan of the property on which the building or structure is to be moved or located showing all existing structures and the proposed location of the building or structure to be moved;

E. The name, address and the telephone number of the owner of the building or structure proposed to be moved;

F. The use to be made of the building or structure if it is moved;

G. At least four (4) current color photographs of the building or structure, a minimum of one showing each side. The minimum size of the photographs shall be three (3) inches by four (4) inches and they shall be of quality satisfactory to the Planning Department;

H. Elevations showing the finished appearance of the front, sides and rear of the building or structure, as proposed after relocation, shall be furnished unless the structure is to remain in the same condition, as shown in the photographs required by the subsection G of this section;

I. Two (2) sets of gummed labels containing the names and addresses, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, of the owners of property situated within three hundred (300) feet of the external boundaries of the property upon which the building or structure is proposed to be relocated. Applicant shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of such names and addresses, and the person preparing the same shall declare under penalty of perjury that all the names and addresses are as shown on the last equalized assessment roll (unless otherwise specified) and that they constitute all the names and addresses of the owners of property to whom notice is required by law or by this code to be mailed in connection with the application.

J. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each structure or building for which approval is sought, and a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each building site upon which any building is proposed to be relocated.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

Upon receipt of the items specified in Section 15.26.030 of this chapter, the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall cause to be posted, in a conspicuous place on the property to which it is proposed to move such building or structure, a notice with the heading "NOTICE OF PROPOSED RELOCATION OF BUILDING" in letters not less than one inch in height, stating that application has been made for the relocation of a building or structure upon such property; that the details thereof are on file in the City Planning Department and are available for inspection by any interested person; and that any objection to the proposed relocation shall be set forth in writing and filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission within ten (10) days after the date of the notice. The Planning Secretary shall also cause a copy of such notice to be mailed to the owners, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, of all properties situated within three hundred (300) feet of the external boundaries of the property upon which a building or structure is proposed to be relocated, the notices to be mailed the same day that the notice is posted on the property.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

If no written objection to the proposed relocation of a building or structure is filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission within the time specified in the notice given pursuant to Section 15.26.040 of this chapter, the Planning Commission or its designated representative may approve the proposed relocation if it meets the criteria hereinbefore in this chapter set forth. If written objection to the proposed relocation of a building or structure is filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission within the time specified in the notice given pursuant to Section 15.26.040 of this chapter, the relocation shall not be approved, except by the Planning Commission after and in accordance with the evidence received at a public hearing held by and before the City Planning Commission after notice of the date, time, place and purpose of such hearing given by mail to the owners, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of all properties located within three hundred (300) feet of the external boundaries of the property upon which the building or structure is proposed to be relocated and to all persons that have filed an objection to the proposed relocation within the time specified in Section 15.26.040 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

In the event it is determined, by either the Planning Commission or by its designated representative, that the general appearance of the completed site, as proposed, or the buildings or structures proposed to be relocated are inharmonious with other structures and improvements in the area, or are of obnoxious, undesirable or unsightly appearance, the Planning Commission or its designated representative, respectively, shall confer with the applicant in an endeavor to have the plans changed so that the structures will be harmonious and attractive in appearance.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

The applicant or any interested person dissatisfied with the action of the Planning Commission or its designated representative may, within ten (10) days after such action, appeal in writing to the City Council. The procedure for such appeal shall be the same as the procedure for an appeal for a variance. Upon approval by the City Council, the building permit shall be issued if all other requirements of law and of this code have been complied with.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

No application made pursuant to this chapter may be approved, except in accordance with the criteria hereinbefore in this chapter set forth. In granting any such approval, the city may impose and enforce such terms and conditions as the city deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)

Every structure relocated shall either face the principal street abutting the property upon which it is to be relocated, or shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the main street abutting such property.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. A), 6-21-2022)