Chapter 15.32
MOVEMENT OF BUILDINGS
Sections:
15.32.030 Governing standards.
15.32.050 Violation – Penalty.
15.32.010 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to any person who moves or reconstructs any used or salvaged building, whether moved in whole or in part, or dismantled to any extent, for removal from and/or relocation within the city. This chapter shall not apply to the movement of lawfully permitted manufactured homes. (Ord. 20-15 § 5 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 160 § 1, 1970)
15.32.020 Permits required.
No person shall move or reconstruct a building without first obtaining all required permits and approvals. Additional permits that must be obtained following administrative review and approval shall include:
A. A special motor vehicle permit from the city project development manager for the movement of buildings on city rights-of-way;
B. A special motor vehicle permit from each governmental agency for movement of the building over rights-of-way that are not city roads; and
C. All applicable permits for construction, placement, and/or demolition.
Applications for all required city permits shall be made on the specific forms provided by the city. (Ord. 20-15 § 5 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 160 § 2, 1970)
15.32.030 Governing standards.
A. If a building is to be moved over any city street, no permit shall be issued until the applicant has first obtained the approval of the city project development manager as to the date, time and route, subject to the following:
1. The date, time and route shall be the most direct route between the source and the destination with the least interference with normal traffic flow. No road shall be blocked for more than 20 minutes unless traffic can be conveniently detoured;
2. Moving shall not occur on any Saturday, Sunday or holiday unless specifically authorized by the city project development manager;
3. No city arterial shall be used between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
4. Letters from potentially affected utilities shall be submitted by the applicant stating that provision has been made for the protection of all utility lines along and across the approved route;
5. Proof of public liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage in an amount and form acceptable to the city project development manager and prosecuting attorney shall be submitted; and
6. A performance assurance may be required by the city project development manager to assure completion and/or demolition of buildings, and repairs to city rights-of-way, signage and utility lines. The value of performance assurance shall equal at least 125 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement to be performed. If costs incurred by the city exceed the amount provided by the assurance device, the property owner shall reimburse the city in full, or the city may file a lien against the property for the excess amount.
B. Vehicles shall be properly licensed for the weight to be carried.
C. Pilot cars and traffic control measures shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 468-38 WAC, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and must be approved in advance by the city project development manager.
D. Any foundation remaining after removal shall be filled or demolished and the site graded and restored to a condition similar to the surrounding land.
E. Buildings shall be anchored to a new foundation within two months and all reconstruction completed within six months after the move. (Ord. 20-15 § 5 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 160 § 3, 1970)
15.32.040 Application fee.
In addition to the building permit application and associated fee, any person required to apply for a permit under this chapter shall submit an application for approval to the project development manager on forms as required by the city along with an application fee of $250.00. (Ord. 20-15 § 5 (Exh. A), 2020)
15.32.050 Violation – Penalty.
It is unlawful to violate any of the terms and provisions of this chapter, and said violation shall be a misdemeanor. The penalty for the conviction of violation of this chapter shall be the maximum of six months in jail or $1,000 fine, or both. (Ord. 20-15 § 5 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 160 § 4, 1970. Formerly 15.32.040)