Monrovia Municipal Code Ch. 15.24 Moving Buildings

No person shall move any building through the city, and no person shall move or relocate any building in the city upon the same lot to any other lot or place within the city, or remove any building from the city without first having obtained a valid permit therefor.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.010) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

Every person intending to-move any building through the city, or to relocate any building within the city, shall first file with the Director of Community Development an application for a move examination. The application shall include or be accompanied by the following, or so much thereof as may be applicable:

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the building proposed to be moved, removed or relocated;

(B) The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be in charge of the job and responsible for the moving, removal or relocation of the building, and for compliance with all the requirements of this code. This shall include the name, address and telephone number of the contractor who will move the building, and his state contractor's license number;

(C) The street address and legal description of the property from which the building is to be moved, or upon which the building is to be relocated, and the street address that will become applicable to the building upon its relocation;

(D) A complete site plan, floor plan, and elevations of each proposed building to be relocated shall be submitted along with the application;

(E) The route proposed to be used for the moving of such building, and the date and hour of the proposed moving, and such other information as may be required by the Director of Community Development;

(F) The maximum height above street level that any portion of the building will be while being moved;

(G) A photograph of the building proposed to be removed or relocated.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.020) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

For each move examination or reexamination, the applicant shall pay in advance a uniform fee set by Council resolution for each structure, no part of which shall be refundable.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.030) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

Prior to the issuance of any permits for the relocation of any building or structure within the city, a minor conditional use permit shall be reviewed and approved by the Development Review Committee. Before the Development Review Committee may grant approval of an application for a building relocation, the following findings shall be made:

(A) The relocation shall have no detrimental effect on the living environment and property values in the area into which the structure is to be moved and that all pertinent ordinances, rules, regulations, and other laws of the city and state have been complied with;

(B) That the building is in conformity with the type and quality of buildings existing in the area into which it is proposed;

(C) That its location on the lot does not in any way adversely affect buildings or uses on abutting properties;

(D) That all dedications and improvements required for streets and alleys necessary for access to property upon which the house is to be located be provided in conformity with the standards of the city.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.040) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988; Ord. 2004-15 § 1 (part), 2004)

After approval of the minor conditional use permit by the Development Review Committee, every person intending to relocate any building within the city shall first secure a building permit from the Department of Community Development.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.050) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988; Ord. 2004-15 § 1 (part), 2004)

(A) Before any permit to move or relocate any building shall be issued, the applicant shall deposit with the city either a cash or surety bond in an amount equal to $25 for each square foot of floor area contained within the structure. In no event shall the bond deposited be less than $5,000.

(B) If all work incidental to the moving or relocating operation is completed fully and to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development, and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, the bond or cash deposited shall be returned to the applicant.

(C) If, however, the applicant fails to complete all of the work incidental to moving or relocating said building within 30 days after written notice from the Director of Community Development, the city shall cause to be done all of the work necessary for the placing of the building on the new lot ready for occupancy, or if such is not possible, then such other disposition for the structure as may be deemed advisable, including the demolition thereof, and said cleaning and clearing of all building sites involved in the move, and shall make use of the cash or surety bond to pay the expenses of such work.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.060) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

(A) Every person moving a building from or through the city or through any part thereof shall obtain public liability insurance to protect against loss from liability for damages on account of bodily injury, including death; and to protect against loss for liability or damages to any property caused directly or indirectly by the moving of the building. Such insurance policy shall be maintained in full force and effect during the moving of the structure.

(B) A certificate of insurance coverage, issued by a corporation authorized to do insurance business, shall be filed with the city before permits may be issued under this chapter.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.070) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

No person, except a house mover licensed by the state, shall move, remove or relocate any building within, from or through the city.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.080) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

(A) No permit to move any building upon the streets of the city shall be issued until all public utilities having wires or posts overhead, or above-ground structures along the proposed route have been notified and approval in writing of such approval is submitted to the Director of Community Development. The Director of Community Development, at his discretion, may refuse to issue a permit until a satisfactory solution to any problems has been provided.

(B) No permit to move a building upon or along the streets of the city shall be issued until the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Public Works Department have been notified and have approved in writing, the proposed route along which said building is to be moved, and the proposed timetable for the moving of the structure upon or along city streets, including all periods of time during which the structure will be upon the city streets, whether in motion or stationary.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.090) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

All buildings or structures moved within the city shall meet all the requirements of Chapter 15.04 of this code for new buildings and structures.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.100) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Department of Community Development as set forth in Chapter 15.04 of this code.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.110) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

All construction work for which a permit is required, shall be subject to inspection by city building inspectors according to Chapter 15.04 of this code.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.120) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

The site in the city from which a building is removed shall be cleared of all foundations, driveways and walkways and all portions thereof, shall have all loose combustible materials and debris removed therefrom, and all excavations shall be filled in with soil free of debris, all of which shall be accomplished within 30 days from the time said building is removed.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.130) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

Every building, while being moved upon any street, alley or public property, shall at all times between sunset and sunrise be illuminated by adequate warning devices placed at each corner of the building and at the end of any projection.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.140) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

No person shall place or park any building upon any public street, alley or property without the prior written approval of the Chief of Police and of the Chief of the Fire Department.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.150) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

If the highest point of the building, when loaded and ready for moving, is more than 16 feet above the ground surface, the cost of rearranging, protecting and restoring the equipment of any public utility affected shall be borne by the permittee.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.160) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

In the event of any emergency requiring the use of city streets for any purpose with which the moving of a building would interfere, the Director of the Department of Community Development or the Chief of Police shall have the authority to require a change of the route to avoid such interference.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.170) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

Every person moving, removing or relocating a building from, through or within the city shall make good all damages or injuries caused by the moving thereof.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.180) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

The wheels and rollers of all equipment used in moving of buildings shall have sufficient tire or bearing width to prevent grooving, marring or damaging of any street, alley or public property upon which the same may be used.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.190) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

A $1,000 cash deposit shall be paid to the city prior to the issuance of building permits to indemnify the city for any damage caused to public streets, highways, trees, or other property by the moving of the building or structure. In the event any tree, street light, or any other public property is damaged or destroyed during the course of, or in connection with the transit of any building or structure through the city, the amount of such damage as determined by the city shall be deducted from the deposit.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.200) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

It is unlawful for any person engaged in the moving of buildings to trim, prune, cut, deface, or destroy in any manner any tree upon any road, street, highway, or parkway within the city.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.210) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

A completion schedule outlining the proposed time frame for the project shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.220) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)

The Community Services Director shall approve in writing the proposed route for the building relocation with respect to street trees which may be required to be trimmed to allow for the buildings to be moved.

(`83 Code, § 15.24.230) (Ord. 88-08 § 1 (part), 1988)