Sec. 38-101. Relocated Buildings.

A use permit for relocation of a building shall be required. This permit, to be issued by the Planning Commission under the provision of Article 21, shall establish conditions necessary to ensure that the relocated building will be compatible with its surroundings in terms of architectural character, height and bulk, and quality of exterior appearance. Decisions of the Commission may be appealed in accord with Article 27.

• A. Application.

  1. A relocated building application shall contain:

     • a. Name and mailing address of applicant;

     • b. Location and address of old and new site;

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• c. Description and weight of building being moved and proposed use;

• d. Route of building location;

• e. Plot plan of the new site including the location of the building being moved, any proposed additions or accessory buildings, driveways, existing buildings on the lot and any other pertinent information; and

• f. A statement setting forth proposed improvement and remodeling of such building at the new site.

2. Upon acceptance of a complete application and payment of the required fee, the application shall be referred to the Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official, Engineering and Maintenance Director, and Police Chief for review. The Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official shall make an inspection of the building to be moved, and report to the Planning Commission the type of construction, age, and present condition of such building and any improvements recommended or required to be made. The Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official may recommend denial of the application if in his opinion the building cannot be moved safely or it will injure any street or pavement within the City, or unduly obstruct traffic.

B. Hearing.

1. After the Planning Commission’s receipt of the Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official’s report, it shall hold a duly noticed hearing on the application. At the time of the hearing, the Planning Commission shall hear all persons who may appear to support or protest the granting of the application.

2. In making its decision, the Planning Commission shall find, in the event it approved the moving of said building or structure, that such moving shall have no detrimental effect on the living environment and property values in the area into which the building or structure is to be moved, and that this decision is not contrary to the provision of the Building Code of the City or any improvements required to be made as reported by the Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official.

C. Decision and Appeal. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed as provided for in Article 27. (Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)