San Marino Municipal Code Art. 08 Miscellaneous

A. Permit Required: No person may relocate a building or structure, or any portion thereof, onto or within a site within City limits unless the person who owns or has legal control of the site has first obtained a building relocation permit as provided in this Section.

B. Application for Permit: An applicant for a building relocation permit shall complete and submit to the City an application package consisting of the following documents:

1. An application form completed and signed by the person who owns or has legal control of the site. The completed application shall include the name of the owner, the type of structure, the value and approximate age of the building, description of any alteration, repair work or other work, if any, to be performed on the building after relocation and any other necessary information requested by City staff.

2. A set of working drawings, electrical and mechanical plans, complete specifications and any other documents requested by City staff which show, at a minimum, site preparation, floor plans, elevations and other construction details.

3. A set of photographs, not less than five inches by seven inches (5" x 7") in dimension, of all sides of the building showing its general architectural design and appearance.

4. An application fee in an amount set by the City Council to cover the cost to the City of issuing the permit and monitoring the relocation.

C. Hearing; Notice: Upon the filing of such application, a hearing shall be set before the Planning Commission. Notice of the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof shall be given by the mailing of notices to the owners of all property within three hundred feet (300') of the property to which the building or structure is to be moved. Such mailing of notices shall be completed at least ten (10) days before such hearing.

D. Findings: The Planning Commission shall not grant a building relocation permit if the Planning Commission finds that the building or structure is so old, dilapidated and in such a state of disrepair as to be unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use or would, by reason of its external appearance, not be compatible with the neighborhood in its new location. Before granting approval of a proposed relocation, the applicant therefor shall affirmatively show or prove, and the Commission shall so find, that all the following conditions are met:

1. The structure is in conformity with the type and quality of buildings existing in the surrounding area of the proposed site.

2. The structure will constitute a beneficial addition to and contribute to the general development of the area.

3. The proposed relocation will not conflict with any of the property development standards of this Code.

4. The structure proposed to be relocated is completely free of pest infestation as certified by a qualified pest extermination firm.

5. The proposed relocation will in no way be detrimental to persons, to properties or to the living environment of the area.

6. That the proposed relocation will not adversely affect any streets, parkway trees or other improvements in the area.

7. The proposed relocation is consistent with the General Plan of the City.

E. Commission Action: The Commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny the request for relocation based on the evidence submitted and its own study and knowledge of the circumstances.

F. Conditions of Approval: The Commission may approve a proposed relocation subject to such conditions as the Commission may deem warranted by the circumstances involved. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, any or all of the following:

1. Dedication and improvement of streets which may include curb, gutters, sidewalk and paving.

2. A faithful performance bond guaranteeing the applicant will complete the relocation and will meet all conditions prior to occupancy. Said deposit or bond shall also be sufficient to cover the costs of all matters involving the City, such as inspections, engineering, street and other improvements, and restoration of the vacated site if located within the City.

G. Time Limits: All work will be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after approval is granted. The Planning Commission can grant one extension of ninety (90) days if the applicant shows that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant caused the delay.

H. Permit Supplemental to Other Laws: The permit required by the provisions of this Section shall be in addition to any other permit required by any other law of the City or any governmental agency having jurisdiction.

I. Inspections: All relocated buildings or structures shall be subject to inspection by the Building and Safety Department and shall conform to all the requirements of the Building Code 1 and other codes and laws relating to buildings and construction and the necessary installations incident thereto.

J. Appeals:

1. Filing: Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may file an appeal to the City Council within fifteen (15) days after the date such action is taken by the Planning Commission. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk.

2. Review: Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Council may either affirm the action of the Planning Commission, set the matter for a hearing de novo or request a copy of the relevant information submitted to the Planning Commission and a copy of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting and decide the matter on the record. If a hearing de novo is held, a hearing shall be set forth before the Council. Notice of the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof shall be given by the mailing of notices to the owners of all property contiguous to the property to which the building or structure is to be moved. Such mailing of notices shall be completed at least ten (10) days before such hearing.

3. Determinations: If the City Council holds a hearing de novo or considers the matter on the record before the Planning Commission, the City Council shall consider the application on the standards contained in subsection D hereof.

K. Exceptions: Upon a proper showing, the City Council may modify the requirements of this Section or may waive or reduce the permit application fees where the building or structure to be moved is owned or is to be used or occupied by another public agency and is already located within the City limits or where the building or structure is so small as to not have any negative impact on surrounding properties. (Ord. 992, 7-10-91)

A. Permit Required: No person shall move any building or structure or any portion thereof over, upon, along or across any street without first obtaining a building mover's permit.

B. Application for Permit: The applicant shall complete and submit to the Planning and Building Department an application package consisting of the following documents:

1. An application form completed and signed by the person who intends to move the building. The completed application shall include the name of the owner, the type of structure, its present and proposed location, the fair value and approximate age of the building, the proposed route, the method of moving, impact on parkway trees, the time within which the work of moving shall be commenced and completed, proof that all the necessary authority and permits have been obtained from the public utilities which may be affected by such moving operations and any other necessary information requested by City staff.

2. That the contractor furnish the City with a policy or certificate of liability insurance in which the City is named insured. The minimum amount shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) of property damage insurance and of personal liability insurance with a combined single amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). The policies shall otherwise be prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, section 7-3.

3. An application fee in an amount to be set by the City Council, from time to time, to cover the cost to the City of issuing the permit and monitoring the relocation.

4. Evidence of workers' compensation insurance.

C. Review of Application: The City Manager, the Director of Planning and Building and the Director of Public Works must review and approve the application. The application may be approved subject to conditions deemed necessary.

D. Permit Revocation: After the permit is issued, the Planning and Building Department shall monitor the relocation, and if any violations of the permit conditions are found, the City Manager may revoke the permit.

E. Expiration of Permit: Every building mover's permit issued pursuant to this Section shall contain each and every term and condition imposed by the City and shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days after which it shall expire without further notice. (Ord. 992, 7-10-91)

No individual or business employing any worker or possessing a State contractor's license shall be issued a building permit or an encroachment permit by the City for any building activity valued at more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) as provided for in this Code or for the encroachment upon any public right of way without having first provided written proof of possession of current general liability insurance coverage in an amount and form to be established by the City Engineer 1 . (Ord. 911, 1-14-87)

Assigned street address numbers shall be placed or displayed on or near the front of each home or building facing the public street or thoroughfare on which it is located. Said numbers shall be arabic numerals at least three inches (3") high and of corresponding width. All numbers shall be placed in a location clearly visible from the street or thoroughfare after the person owning or occupying the premises shall have been notified by the Planning and Building Director of the appropriate street address numbers. If a public alley or thoroughfare abuts the rear of a commercial building, the street address numbers shall also be placed at the rear of the building in such a manner that they are visible from the public alley or thoroughfare. (Ord. 917, 5-13-87)