San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 8.66 Moving of Buildings and Oversize Loads

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

BUILDING. Any type of structure normally used as a place of habitation, business, storage or for the shelter of animals.

OVERSIZE LOADS. Any load other than a building carried on a vehicle which exceeds a height of 13 feet, six inches from the surface of the pavement to the top of the load, or exceeds a width of 96 inches, or the length authorized by the California Vehicle Code, and the exceptions therein authorized.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to move, or cause to be moved, any building or oversize load on, over or across any public street, place or alley within the city without first obtaining a permit to do so from the City Director of Public Services, or for any person, firm or corporation to fail, neglect or refuse to obey or comply with any term or condition of such permit.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. 2498, passed 5-14-1963; Ord. MC-344, passed 2-22-1984)

(A) Application for such permit shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Director of Public Services a minimum of 48 hours prior to the entry of any building, structure or oversize load on any public street, alley or place in the city.

(B) The application for permit shall show the following information:

(1) The present location and the proposed location to which the building or oversize load is to be moved;

(2) The height, width and length of the building or oversize load to be moved;

(3) The date and hour of the proposed entry on to, and the date and hour of clearance of the building or oversize load from any public street or place;

(4) Approval, in writing, of the Park Superintendent regarding street tree clearance on route of moving; and

(5) If the application is one for moving a building to a site inside the city, the application shall be accompanied by a certificate in writing of the Secretary of the Planning Commission or the City Clerk to the effect that the Planning Commission or the City Council has approved the moving of the building to the new location. If the application is one for moving a building to a site outside the city, the application shall be accompanied by a certificate of the Chief Building Inspector to the effect that the applicant has conformed to the requirements of Ord. 2014 (incorporated in Chapter 15.36).

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. 2510, passed 7-16-1963; Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)

Upon filing of the application, accompanied by the fee and bond required by this chapter, the Director of Public Services may issue his or her permit designating the streets over, on or across which such building or oversize load shall be moved.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. MC-344, passed 2-22-1984)

The fees, which will apply to permits for moving any building or oversize load on, over or across any public street, alley or place within the city, will be established, from time to time, by the Mayor and Council by resolution.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. MC-729, passed 5-21-1990)

It shall be the duty of every person moving any building or oversize load over public streets, alleys or places to provide warning flags, lights or reflectors in such locations on the building or oversize load as to indicate clearly the existence of a hazard in all directions from which traffic may approach. Lights and reflectors will be used between sunset and sunrise. In addition to the warning flags, lights and reflectors required above, a flagger shall be stationed approximately 300 feet from the building or oversize load in the direction of any normal traffic flow. In all cases where a building or oversize load projects over the centerline of the street, a flagger shall be stationed 300 feet ahead of, and another flagger 300 feet behind, the building or oversize load. The Director of Public Services is authorized to require such additional warning and safety measures as he or she may deem necessary to safeguard the public.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. MC-344, passed 2-22-1984)

No permit shall be granted under this chapter unless and until the applicant has executed a good and sufficient surety bond to the city in a sum designated by the Director of Public Services, but not less than $1,000, conditioned that the applicant will hold and save the city and all officers thereof harmless from any and all costs, damages or expenses that the city or any of its officers may incur or be obligated to pay by reason of the granting of such permit, including damage to streets, trees and other city owned property.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. MC-344, passed 2-22-1984)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, which, upon conviction thereof, is punishable in accordance with the provisions of § 1.12.010.

(Ord. 2005, passed 11-24-1953; Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)