Solana Beach Municipal Code Art. IV Moving of Buildings and Structures on City Streets and Highways

No person shall move or cause to be moved along any highway any building or structure without first obtaining a permit from the city engineer. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.400)

The application for a permit shall specify the kind of building or structure to be moved, the approximate weight thereof, as nearly as may be ascertained, the location of the same, the location to which and the route over or along which such building or structure and each section or portion of such building or structure is to be moved, the number of sections in which the building or structure will be moved, the type and number of conveyances upon which the same is to be moved, the total number of tire inches thereof for each separate section to be moved, and the time when such building, structure, or portion thereof is proposed to be moved and within which such removal will be completed. The applicant shall attach to the application a copy of a valid building permit for the building or structure at its destination point, or in the case of intended storage, a copy of an appropriate special use permit or other evidence that storage at the destination point is not in violation of the zoning ordinance. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.410)

A copy of the application may be sent to the sheriff’s office for review and recommendations on the proposed route and time of the move, and any traffic safety condition the sheriff deems necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public. The sheriff shall make any recommendation in writing within 15 days after the application is sent by the city engineer. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.420)

After receipt of the sheriff’s comments, or 20 working days after the filing of the completed application, the city engineer shall issue, conditionally issue, or deny the permit. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.430)

The city engineer may require that the moving of any building or structure be under the supervision of an inspector to be appointed by the city engineer. The permittee shall pay to the city engineer an amount equal to the compensation and cost of transportation of such inspector during the time he is assigned to such inspection. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.440)

The city engineer may restore, or cause to be restored, every highway damaged by the moving of any building or structure thereon, to a condition equivalent to that prior to such damage. The moving contractor who caused such damage shall pay the cost of the repair thereof to the city engineer. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.450)

When a building or structure, while being moved, is located on any highway, at all times between sunset and sunrise the moving contractor shall keep lit a red warning light not over six feet above the surface of such highway at each corner of such building or structure, and unless the city engineer otherwise directs, on all sides and projections thereof, at intervals of not more than five feet. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.460)

A permit granted under this chapter does not permit, license, or allow any person, except the city engineer, to trim, prune, cut or deface in any manner any tree upon any grounds or property belonging to the city or upon any road, street or highway. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.470)

At the request of a moving contractor holding an unrevoked permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the city engineer, within a reasonable time after such request, may trim such trees under his supervision as it is necessary to trim where it will not harm the trees, to the extent required to move the structure to the location specified in the permit. (Ord. 75 § 2, 1988; 1987 Code § 8.08.480)