Chapter 13.45
MOVING BUILDINGS1
Sections:
13.45.030 Classification of movements.
13.45.050 Application for permit.
13.45.070 Deposits – Insurance.
13.45.080 Conditions for issuance of permits.
13.45.120 Notice to utilities.
13.45.010 Purpose and scope.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish standards, including minimum requirements for the moving of all buildings and other structures within the corporate limits of the city, and to provide for the issuance of a permit, collection of various fees, and inspectional services for all such movements.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 1, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-246.)
13.45.020 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
“Building” shall mean and include every building, house, structure or other like object.
“Housemover” shall mean any person engaged in the business of moving houses, buildings, structures or other like objects.
“Substantially remodeled” shall mean any building when the total cost of all alterations or repairs (including, without limitation, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural changes) to such building completed during any 12-month period from the date of application to move a building exceeds 60 percent of the assessed value of the building for purposes of general taxation.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 93-198, § 1, 12-7-93; Ord. No. 90-49, § 1, 3-20-90; Ord. No. 90-34, § 2, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-247.)
Cross reference: Definitions and rules of construction generally, FWRC 1.05.020.
13.45.030 Classification of movements.
The movement of buildings under the provisions of this chapter shall be classified as follows:
(1) “Class I move” is the movement of any building from an origin outside the city to a destination within the city;
(2) “Class II move” is the movement of any building from one point within the city to another point within the city;
(3) “Class III move” is the movement of a building from a point within the city to a destination outside the city; and
(4) “Class IV move” is the movement of any building through the city with both an origin and destination outside the city.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-49, § 1, 3-20-90; Ord. No. 90-34, § 2, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-248.)
13.45.040 Permit required.
No person shall move any building over, upon, along or across any public street without a written permit therefor from the city for all such moves as classified and defined in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 3, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-249.)
13.45.050 Application for permit.
Application for a permit under this chapter shall be furnished by the city. The application for permit shall contain, or have attached thereto, the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Location of building to be moved (present address if assigned);
(3) Location of proposed site to which building is to be moved (include legal description);
(4) Date and time requested for movement;
(5) Map or description of requested route to be taken;
(6) Height, width and length of building to be moved and truck or equipment to be used for moving the building; and
(7) Classification of movement.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 4, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-250.)
13.45.060 Fees.
(1) Every applicant before being granted a permit under this article shall pay an application filing fee as shall be established from time to time by the city and on file in the office of the city clerk.
(2) For any application for a Class I or II move under this chapter, there shall be charged and collected an inspection fee in an amount as shall be established from time to time by the city and on file in the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 5(A), (B), 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-251.)
13.45.070 Deposits – Insurance.
An application for a permit under this chapter shall be accompanied by the following:
(1) A cash deposit or corporate surety bond in the sum of $1,000 or such greater amount as the director of public works determines necessary as indemnity for any damage which the city may sustain by reason of damage or injury to any highway, street or alley, sidewalk or other property of the city, which may be caused by or be incidental to the removal of any building over, along or across any street in the city and to indemnify the city against any claim of damages to persons or private property;
(2) A public liability insurance policy providing $100,000 or such greater amount as the director of public works determines necessary to satisfy any claim by private individuals, firms or corporations arising out of, caused by, or incidental to the moving of any building over, along, or across any street in the city; and
(3) A cash deposit or a corporate surety performance bond in the sum of $500.00 or such greater amount as the director of public works determines necessary conditioned upon the, within six months from the date of the issuance of such permit:
(a) Completing the construction, painting and finishing of the exterior of the building.
(b) Faithfully complying with all requirements of this chapter, the building code, the zoning ordinance, and the other ordinances then in effect within the city, including but not limited to permittee completing such work within six months to the date of the issuance of such permit.
In the event the provisions of this subsection are not complied with within the time specified, the sum of $500.00 shall be forfeited to the city as a penalty for the default, and this shall be in addition to any other penalties provided for failure to comply within the terms of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 10-665, § 29, 7-20-10; Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 5, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-252.)
13.45.080 Conditions for issuance of permits.
As a condition of securing the permit for a Class I or II move:
(1) The permittee shall furnish the city with a set of plans and specifications for the completed building to include a plot plan showing in detail the placement of the proposed structure upon the lot within the city. Class I and Class II residential buildings which are substantially remodeled and all nonresidential buildings shall meet all requirements set forth in this Code for new structures;
(2) The permittee shall provide certification of sewer and water availability from the local utility or site approval for installing a private sewer system (septic system); and
(3) Class I and Class II buildings shall be inspected by the city before they are moved. Residential buildings shall be inspected for compliance with minimum housing standards as required by the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the city pursuant to Chapter 13.35 FWRC. Substantially remodeled residential buildings and nonresidential buildings shall be inspected for compliance with those regulations set forth in this Code that apply to new structures.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 93-198, § 2, 12-17-93; Ord. No. 90-34, § 6, 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-253.)
13.45.090 Escort.
For Class I, II, III and IV moves, the housemover shall provide at least two off-duty police officers or other appropriate agency employees which provide an escort service for the purpose of regulating traffic along the route such building is being moved; provided, that any such police or special agency escort shall be at the expense of the housemover in addition to any other fees or deposits heretofore required. No variances of the provisions of the permit shall be permitted by the escort.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 7(A), 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-254.)
13.45.100 Time.
Time of the movement of buildings shall be designated by the city. Every permit issued under this chapter shall become and be void unless such removal shall be completed and the building removed from the public right-of-way within the time specified in the application for such permit; provided, however, that the city may extend such time when the moving of any building is rendered impractical by reason of inclemency of the weather, strikes or other causes not within the control of the housemover.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 7(B), 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-255.)
13.45.110 Lights.
No person moving any building over, upon, along or across any public street shall fail, neglect or refuse to keep a red light (or such other devices as the city may require) at all times at each corner of such building and at the end of any projection thereon while the same is located in or upon any public street.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 7(C), 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-256.)
13.45.120 Notice to utilities.
Before any building shall be moved, the housemover shall give written notice to the public utilities or agencies designated in the application not less than three days in advance of the proposed move.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 7(D), 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-257.)
Cross reference: Utilities, FWRC Title 11.
13.45.130 Condition of lot.
After the completion of any Class II or III move, the area or lot upon which the structure was formerly located shall be cleaned up and satisfactorily graded; the sanitary sewer connection, if one exists, shall be plugged and marked; the water meter shall be removed and the line satisfactorily capped and marked; the electrical and telephone lines removed; and all trash removed therefrom to the satisfaction of the building official.
(Ord. No. 07-563, § 1(A), 10-16-07; Ord. No. 95-234, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 90-34, § 7(E), 2-13-90. Code 2001 § 5-258.)
Cross references: Streets and sidewalks, FWRC Title 4, Division II; traffic and vehicles, FWRC Title 8; utilities, FWRC Title 11; licenses and business regulations, FWRC Title 12.
State law reference: Construction standards, RCW 19.27.180.