Chapter 15.09
RELOCATING AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
Sections:
15.09.020 Permits – Relocated structures.
15.09.030 Requirements for relocation.
15.09.050 Conditions of relocation.
15.09.060 Existing relocated structures.
15.09.070 Permits – Temporary structures.
15.09.010 General.
The relocation of any building or structure within or into the City shall comply with the requirements of this title. The Building Official may grant modifications to these requirements for individual circumstances pursuant to the codes as adopted by this title. (Ord. C-800 § 40, 2013)
15.09.020 Permits – Relocated structures.
A. Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation shall move into or relocate within the City any building or structure without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Building Department.
B. Fees. The permit fee for relocated structures shall be charged as specified in AHMC 15.08.060(A). (Ord. C-800 § 41, 2013)
15.09.030 Requirements for relocation.
A. No building or structure shall be moved into nor relocated within the City unless such building or structure and the foundation at the proposed location are in compliance with current building codes, zoning requirements, or any other pertinent ordinances for new structures. (Modifications from the strict letter of the building code may be permitted as per Section 104 of the 2012 IBC.)
B. No building or structure which is so constructed or in such condition as to be dangerous or unsafe, or which is infested with pests or is unsanitary, or which is so dilapidated, defective or in such a condition of deterioration or disrepair that its relocation at the proposed site would be materially detrimental to the property in the area surrounding the proposed site, shall be moved into nor relocated within the City limits. The Building Official may, at his/her discretion, place such conditions as he/she deems necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare on the building or structure to be relocated and may require compliance with such conditions prior to relocation or removal of the building or structure from its original site. (Ord. C-800 § 42, 2013)
15.09.040 Investigation.
A. Prior to the issuance of any permit for the relocation of a building or structure, the Building Official shall cause an investigation to be made of all buildings or structures to be relocated and of the property upon which it is to be relocated in order to determine whether a permit shall be granted and what conditions shall be placed on the permit.
B. Such investigation of the building or structure to be relocated shall include in writing a listing of those items which are not in compliance, and which must be brought into compliance prior to final approval of the building or structure at its new location, with this title and other pertinent laws and ordinances (reference AHMC 15.09.030(A)). In addition to those items that are found to be in noncompliance with applicable codes and ordinances, such listing may include requirements for exterior painting, directed towards the end of providing a weatherproof exterior, and site grading, directed towards providing adequate drainage.
C. Such listing shall be permanently attached to the permit application as conditions of the permit.
D. If upon receipt of the results of the investigation the applicant should decide not to proceed with the project, he shall be entitled to a refund equal to 80 percent of those fees paid to the Building Department in excess of the initial, nonrefundable application investigation fee and the permit application shall be considered null and void. (Ord. C-800 § 43, 2013)
15.09.050 Conditions of relocation.
A. All footings and foundations on the site to which the building or structure is to be relocated shall be inspected, approved and installed prior to removal of the building or structure from its original site.
B. All relocated structures shall be permanently affixed to the new foundation within 45 days of approval of the foundation. Prior to the release of the permit, the applicant may request, in writing, an extension of the 45-day time limit, subject to approval by the Building Official who may attach such conditions as he deems necessary to any such request. All relocated structures shall be brought into compliance with the findings and other requirements of this title within six months of the date of the permit issuance unless otherwise approved by the Building Official.
C. All relocated buildings or structures, whether permanently affixed to the new foundation or not, and all buildings or structures to be relocated, shall be maintained in a safe, secure condition.
D. When a building or structure is temporarily relocated to the regularly occupied place of business or storage yard of a house mover or such other location as may be approved by the Building Official, all provisions of this chapter shall apply except that:
1. Application and fees for construction of any foundation work or any improvements are not required until such time as the building is ready to be relocated from the yard. The foundation permit must be released and the foundation inspected, approved and installed prior to removal of the building from the yard; and
2. If relocated structures are to be stored for a period exceeding 30 days, they shall be in compliance with setback requirements as set forth in AHMC Title 17, Zoning; and
3. All structures shall be securely blocked to resist normal wind forces. In addition, any structure stored shall be secured in a safe manner. The Building Official may condition any approval subsequent to this section to accomplish its intent. (Ord. C-800 § 44, 2013)
15.09.060 Existing relocated structures.
A. Buildings or structures which have been relocated prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title shall be brought into compliance with the regulations of this chapter.
B. Such structures shall be in compliance with AHMC 15.09.050(D). (Ord. C-800 § 45, 2013)
15.09.070 Permits – Temporary structures.
A. Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move or maintain any temporary building or structure within Airway Heights without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Building Department. All permits issued for temporary buildings or structures shall stipulate the time frame during which the building or structure will be on the property, subject to approval by the Building Official who may attach such conditions to the permit as he deems necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. At the expiration of such time frame, the permit shall be considered null and void. On or before the expiration date of the permit, any building or structure installed on the property under the permit shall either be:
1. Completely removed from the property; or
2. Permanently installed on the property, provided such building or structure is in compliance with all other applicable laws and ordinances.
B. Fees. The fees for temporary buildings and structures shall be as specified in AHMC 15.08.060(B). (Ord. C-800 § 46, 2013)
15.09.080 Conditions.
Temporary buildings and structures shall comply with all provisions of the Airway Heights zoning code. (Ord. C-800 § 47, 2013)
15.09.090 Exclusions.
For the purpose of this chapter, temporary buildings shall not include contractors’ portable office units within an approved storage yard, fireworks stands, tents, or temporary buildings ancillary to a building site provided said buildings are in compliance with other applicable regulations. Fees for such buildings shall be charged in accordance with applicable provisions of this title or other pertinent laws and ordinances. (Ord. C-800 § 48, 2013)