Santa Cruz Municipal Code Part 15 Relocation Permit

The purpose of this permit is to ensure compatible relocation of dwellings and other structures, which through necessity or convenience are to be moved to a site within the city and which still have remaining a reasonable portion of their useful life; to protect existing neighborhoods within the city from deterioration or loss of values by the relocation of such structures.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

No permit for the moving of a building or structure to any premises within the city shall be issued, until the owner thereof has first secured a relocation permit in the manner prescribed by this part. No relocation permit shall be required for the moving of a building or structure from one location to another on the same property, if no public street, alley or easement is entered upon; or for the moving of a building or structure to a location outside the city limits.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

1. Application for a relocation permit shall be filed with the planning department.

2. Upon receipt of a notice from the zoning administrator that an application for a relocation permit has been received, the building official shall cause the subject to be inspected and shall thereafter file with the zoning administrator a written inspection report, together with recommendations as to such requirements as are necessary to bring the structure up to present day codes or standards.

3. A public hearing shall be held by the zoning administrator. All evidence concerning the relocation of said structure shall be evaluated by the zoning administrator, including the report and recommendations of the building official.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

The zoning administrator shall find that:

1. The structure proposed to be moved is compatible with the existing structures and general character within the zone of interest. This will include a consideration of the age, architectural style and physical condition of said structure;

2. The structure proposed to be moved will not have a negative effect on the property value within the zone of interest.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

Any structure for which a permit for relocation is granted, must be removed onto the new site and located, remodeled, or brought into conformity with the permit for removal granted, the building code, and this title within six months after the issuance of such permit, or within such additional time and upon such additional terms as may be granted or imposed by the zoning administrator upon written application to him/her before the expiration of such period.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).