Placerville Municipal Code Ch. 4 Relocation of Buildings and Structures

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard public health, safety and public welfare by regulating and controlling the relocation of buildings and structures. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

(A) Permits Required: No person, firm or corporation shall relocate any building or structure into or within the city without first obtaining a separate relocation permit for each such building or structure from the building official. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

(B) Application: To obtain a relocation permit the applicant shall file in writing an application for a site plan review as required by section 10-4-9 of this code and for the relocation permit. The applicant will pay the fees prescribed for the site plan review and a prerelocation inspection of the building or structure to be relocated. The relocation application shall: (Ord. 1642, 6-14-2011)

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which the application is made.

2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract and house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed work.

3. Indicate the use or occupancy for the proposed building or structure.

4. Be accompanied by four (4) photographs showing each elevation of the building or structure to be relocated.

5. Be accompanied by plans and specifications drawn to scale showing plot or site, foundation, floor plan(s), and complete details for any changes proposed for the existing building or structure. The building official may require such plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an architect or engineer licensed by this state.

Computations, stress diagrams and other data sufficient to show the corrections of the plans shall be submitted when required by the building official.

6. Be signed by the permittee, or his authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.

7. Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

(C) Relocation Permits: The application, plans and specifications filed by the applicant shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the city to check compliance with ordinances and laws under their jurisdiction. When the site plan has been approved, as required in section 10-4-9 of this code, the work described in the relocation application for the permit and the plans conform to the requirements of this chapter, other pertinent ordinances and laws, and the fees have been paid and the insurance and bonds deposited as specified below, a permit may be issued.

1. A relocation permit fee as determined by the building official. (Ord. 1642, 6-14-2011)

2. A cash bond, assigned deposit or performance bond of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) to provide for any damage to city property or utilities.

3. A liability and property damage insurance policy of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00).

4. A cash bond, assignment deposit or performance bond based on the estimated cost of the work to complete the building relocation plus ten percent (10%). This performance bond and insurance policy must be approved by the city attorney as to form and legal requirements. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

(A) Traffic Hazard: The relocation of buildings or structures shall be performed in such a manner so as not to create a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic or to unreasonably impede such traffic. Forty eight (48) hours prior to the proposed relocation the permittee shall submit to the building official the proposed route for the move. The building official will obtain the approval of the city engineer, fire, police and public works departments. The relocation shall not be started until approval has been obtained from the building official as to time and route.

(B) Danger To Persons Or Property: The relocation of buildings or structures shall be performed in such a manner as to not create a hazard to the health and safety of any person or property.

(C) Notice To Cease: If, in the opinion of the building official exercising reasonable judgment based upon a personal inspection at the location, it is determined that the relocation is being performed in a manner as to create a hazard or danger, the building official shall issue a written stop work notice to persons relocating the building or structure to cease such hazardous or dangerous activity immediately. Upon the receipt of such notice all persons engaged in the relocation shall cease such activity immediately and take such corrective action as may be required by the building official so to eliminate such hazard or danger. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

The bonds and insurance referred to in section 4-4-2 of this chapter shall guarantee the performance by the person(s) relocating the building or structure to:

(A) Keep all streets and sidewalks clear and free of all debris during and after the relocation.

(B) Provide for and erect barricades or overhead protection to prevent damage to publicly owned improvements.

(C) Leave the site from which the building or structure is relocated in a clean and level condition, removing from the site all foundations and debris, to fill to grade all holes, depressions or trenches resulting from the relocation, and to cap the sewer in an approved manner.

(D) Repair all damage done to public or private property in the relocation of a building or structures.

(E) Assure the completion of all work required by the relocation permit within the time designated. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

The failure of the permittee to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, or the permit, the city shall initiate the forfeiture of the bond(s) to complete the work in accordance with the permit requirements. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)

Upon the completion of the relocation of buildings and structures under the provisions of this chapter and the permit, the building official shall return the cash bond to the permittee and/or release the performance bonds. (Ord. 1164, 8-8-1978)