Sierra Madre Municipal Code Ch. 15.40 Moving Buildings

A. No person shall move any building from any lot or parcel outside of the city to any lot or parcel within the city.

B. No person shall move any building from any lot or parcel inside of the city to any other lot or parcel within the city. This restriction does not apply to relocation on the same lot or parcel.

C. No person shall move any building from any lot or parcel within the city to a lot or parcel outside the city.

D. The term "building" as used in subsections B and C of this section, shall not include structures not designed or used for living accommodations, or any historical dwelling, building or landmark, so designated by the planning commission and approved by the city council.

E. The provisions of subsections A through C of this section shall not preclude the transporting into or the use within the city of temporary facilities in accordance with or as required by other applicable regulations, such as construction, offices, storage sheds, portable sanitation facilities, bleacher seats, construction barricades, and the like and for use and if used only in connection with construction or other temporary activity lawfully conducted within the city.

F. The provisions of subsections A through C of this section shall not prohibit the installation of a prefabricated disaster shelter in accordance with applicable regulations.

G. No person shall move any structure in excess of eight feet in width along, across or upon the public streets unless a permit is first issued by the city manager, which said permit may be made subject to reasonable conditions, including time of travel, conditions of travel, and a surety bond. Any person dissatisfied with such permit may appeal such decision to the city council whose decision thereon should be final.

(Ord. 1185 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 1029 § 1, 1986: Ord. 996 § 6 (part), 1982; Ord. 988 § 6 (part), 1981; prior code § 7500)

(Ord. No. 1435, § 8, 10-27-20)

No modular home or structure shall be moved from one lot to another lot in the city or from a lot outside the city to a lot in the city without an approved conditional use permit to do so.

A. The following information shall be filed with the planning department at the time application is made:

1. Present location of building, address, map of proposed route of travel;

2. Plot plan of proposed site to include location of structures on adjacent lots;

3. Floor plans, elevations, and landscaping plans of proposed site including front, side and rear yard areas;

4. Five inch by seven inch photographs of each facade of the main building and accessory buildings;

5. Five inch by seven inch photographs of proposed site;

6. Five inch by seven inch photographs of main buildings on immediately adjacent lots.

B. The planning commission, before approving a conditional use permit for a "move-on," shall make the following finding: "Moving this building onto the subject property will have no detrimental effect on the living environment or property values of the area."

C. Basis of findings: In approving an application for a conditional use permit to move a building into an area, the planning commission shall observe the following criteria:

1. That the building is in conformity with the type and quality of buildings existing in the area into which it is proposed to be moved;

2. That said building is not more than two stories in height;

3. That its location on the lot does not in any way adversely affect buildings or uses on abutting properties;

4. That the percentage of lot coverage by all buildings and structures be not greater than that permitted by the city for the zone into which the house is proposed to be moved;

5. That all yard and setback provisions be observed;

6. Prior to occupancy the building shall be brought to standards to a new building, and shall be painted and refurbished;

7. That all dedications and improvements required for streets and alleys necessary for access to the property upon which the house is to be located be provided in conformity with the standards of the city.

D. All approved "move-ons" shall be allowed not more than one hundred eighty days to be readied for occupancy.

E. Appeal. The decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council whose decision thereon shall be final.

(Ord. 996 § 6 (part), 1982; Ord. 988 § 6 (part), 1981; prior code § 7510)