El Monte Municipal Code Ch. 15.28 Building Regulations—moving, Relocation and Demolition of Buildings,…

No person shall move any building or structure into the city or from one location to another in the city without first obtaining a relocation permit from the Building Department for each such building or structure being moved.

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

Every person intending to move a building or structure into the city or from one location to another in the city of El Monte, shall have first complied with and obtained approval pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 15.26 of this title, and every application for a permit required by this chapter shall be filed with the city within six (6) months after such approval.

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

The following information shall be provided:

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person or contractor who will install the foundations and do any other necessary work that may be required at the new site;

B. Two (2) copies of a plot plan of the property onto which the building or structure is to be moved or relocated showing all existing and proposed structures and other pertinent improvements. Such plot plan shall conform to approval obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 15.26 of this title;

C. Jurisdiction under which the building or structure was inspected when built and the year in which such construction was completed;

D. If the building or structure was not originally constructed under permit issued by and inspection performed by the city, the applicant shall cause either of the two (2) following listed provisions to be complied with:

1. Provide with the application two (2) copies of the original construction plans of the building or structure,

2. Expose electrical wiring, plumbing and structural beams in the building or structure prior to inspection by the Building Department to the extent necessary to enable the Inspector to adequately determine compliance with the applicable codes and provide two (2) copies of a floor plan showing the arrangement and size of each room and the size and type of each window and door therein;

E. Two (2) copies of the foundation plan to be provided at the proposed site;

F. Two (2) copies of structural details of any additions or alterations to be made to the building or structure;

G. Provide a certificate from a state-licensed pest control company stating that the building or structure has termite clearance.

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

The applicant shall also apply for and pay the fees prescribed in the applicable sections of the building regulations for building, electrical, and plumbing permits necessary to complete the relocation of the building or structure. For the purpose of computing such fees, valuation shall include the reasonable cost of moving such structure and the reasonable value of all new construction, alterations, additions, repairs, replacements and foundations in connection therewith.

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

Applicant shall deposit with the city a cash bond or certificate of deposit payable to the city on demand in an amount equal to three dollars ($3.00) for each square foot of floor area contained within the building. In no event shall the sum thus deposited be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The purpose of such bond is to guarantee the compliance by applicant with the provisions of this section and the completion of the relocation of the building in accordance with the provisions of and within the time specified by this chapter and shall be used or refunded, as provided in Section 15.28.120 of this chapter.

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

Applicant shall, if they are not presently existing, construct or guarantee the construction of concrete curbs and gutters, concrete driveway approaches and, in Zones R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, R-4 and all commercial zones, concrete sidewalks along all street frontages of the lot on which the building or structure is to be moved or relocated. The installation of these improvements may be guaranteed by a cash deposit in accordance with Section 12.08.090 of this code.

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

Upon receipt of an application for a permit to move a building or structure, the Building Official shall make all necessary inspections to determine whether such building or structure may be moved safely without demolishing or destroying the same and shall determine whether or not the proposed location of any building or structure sought to be moved into or from one location to another in the city meets the requirements of the City building regulations and any other laws or ordinances appurtenant thereto. Where investigations are required to be made by the Building Official beyond the limits of the city, the applicant shall pay for each inspection or reinspection a sum equal to one dollar ($1.00) per mile for the full mileage one way, from the El Monte City Hall to the site where the inspection is to be made; this charge shall be in addition to other fees required to be paid for permits under the provisions of this chapter.

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

Every building or structure moved into or relocated in the city shall comply with all the provisions of Title 16 of this code applicable to the new location, except as may otherwise be permitted pursuant to such title.

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

The building or structure shall be completely set down and placed upon its new foundation within thirty (30) days from its date of arrival at the new location. All required alterations and repairs shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the arrival of the structure at the new location, and in any event within one hundred (100) calendar days from the date of the issuance of the relocation permit. An extension of time may be granted by the Building Official, upon written application, when such extension is required because of circumstances beyond the control of the applicant. If any such application for extension of time is denied by the Building Official, the applicant may appeal such decision to the City Council. Any such appeal shall be in writing, shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the date of such decision, and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee of five dollars ($5.00). The City Council shall consider and pass upon any such appeal without unreasonable delay, and may grant or deny the requested extension or grant an extension for a period of time less than that requested. In granting any such extension of time, the City Council may impose such additional conditions as it deems necessary or reasonable under the circumstances.

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

Upon completion of the relocation of a building in the city, the person owning same shall request an inspection from the Building Official. The Building Official shall thereupon cause an inspection of the building to be made, and if he or she finds that all the provisions of this chapter have been complied with he or she shall issue a certificate of occupancy.

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

In the event that the applicant fails to complete such work within the time specified, or as extended, as provided in Section 15.28.090 of this chapter, the city shall proceed by such method as it deems convenient to cause the required work to be performed and completed. The balance, if any, of the cash bond deposited shall, upon completion of the work, be returned to the depositor in accordance with Section 15.28.120 of this chapter.

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

Upon completion of the relocation work, as specified in Section 15.28.100 of this chapter, the Building Official shall write a memorandum to the Administrative Officer requesting that the cash bond deposited pursuant to Section 15.28.030 of this chapter, be returned to the depositor thereof after first deducting therefrom all unpaid fees that may be due to the city under the provisions of this chapter, the cost as determined by the Director of Public Services, of repairing or replacing any public property damaged by the relocation of the building, and the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each day or fraction thereof beyond the time limit specified in Section 15.28.090 of this chapter.

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

The provisions of Section 105.1 of the Uniform Building Code and of Section 110.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as amended by Section 15.04.020 of the El Monte Municipal Code, and of Section 104.2.7 of the Uniform Building Code, as added by Section 15.04.030 of the El Monte Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

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