Chapter 15.32
BUILDING MOVING
Sections:
15.32.020 Application for permit.
15.32.050 Utilities, landscaping and cleanup – General requirements.
15.32.060 Probable interference.
15.32.070 Permit holder to bear expenses.
15.32.080 Requirements deemed necessary.
15.32.010 Permit required.
It is unlawful to move a building along or across any public right-of-way without permits to do so approved by the community development department.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.020 Application for permit.
A. All applications for a permit to move buildings through or across public rights-of-way of the city shall be made to the community development department at least thirty days prior to the date of the proposed move.
B. The application submitted to the community development department shall contain at least, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. Completed moving permit application;
2. Completed moving permit checklist;
3. Completed demolition permit application.
C. If the relocation site is within the city limits, the application shall, in addition to the information required above, also include:
1. Completed building permit application;
2. Completed building permit checklist.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. 1147, Amended, 12/15/1987; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.025 Fees.
A. Before an application is reviewed as set forth in this chapter, the community development department shall collect a nonrefundable application fee as adopted by resolution of the city council.
B. Prior to issuance of the permit, additional fees will be collected from the applicant for inspection services and/or traffic control services provided by the city.
C. The fees collected in accordance with this chapter shall be in addition to any other permits or fees as may be required.
D. When a movement involves a combination of state highways, county roads, and/or city streets the applicant will be responsible for payment of fees to the State Department of Transportation, the county or any other applicable jurisdiction. Proof of approval to move the building on the state or county streets and payment of applicable fees shall be provided to the community development department prior to permit issuance.
(Ord. O2010-017, Added, 12/21/2010)
15.32.030 Bonds.
A. No such permit to move a building along or across any public right-of-way shall be issued unless the applicant has furnished to the city a surety bond, approved as to form by the city attorney, in an amount determined by the city, but not less than an amount equaling the total of subsections (A)(1) through (3) of this section or $10,000, whichever is greater.
1. The cost to restore the existing site, within thirty days from when the building is moved, in conformance with the currently adopted drainage and erosion control requirements (TMC Chapter 13.12), except where a building permit has been issued for the construction of a new structure at such site, and except where the site is located outside the city limits;
2. The estimated cost of all improvements to be made at the new location, if the relocation site is within the city limits;
3. If the relocation site is within the city limits, the estimated cost to bring the building into compliance with applicable codes within six months of issuance of the permit.
B. The bond shall be further conditioned to indemnify and hold harmless the city from all claims, actions or damages of every kind and description which may accrue to or be suffered by the city by reason of the permittee’s operations in moving a building along or across any public right-of-way.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. O96-027, Amended, 10/15/1996; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.040 Insurance.
The applicant shall furnish to the city a certificate stating that the city is included as an additional insured on his/her protective liability insurance with terms and amounts to be determined by the city.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.050 Utilities, landscaping and cleanup – General requirements.
A. Where the removal or trimming of any shade trees or other shrubbery is necessary, the building mover is required to obtain from the owner thereof a written release from any damages, absolving the city of any liability or damages whatsoever. If the building is to be moved along, or across any public right-of-way, the contractor is required to have written approval from the city. Consideration of tree removal will also be used in the determination of approving the moving permit. The community development department may deny a moving permit if the department determines that removal of or trimming trees in the public right-of-way is excessive. If trees have to be removed or trimmed on private or public property, the applicant shall obtain the required permits from the community development department.
B. The permittee shall be required to cap the existing utilities at the property line where the building is being moved from or, if the property is served by an individual sewage disposal system, to remove the tank.
C. The permittee shall cap any wells that were serving the moved building.
D. The permittee shall remove the existing foundation, grade the lot to provide proper surface drainage, clean the lot of all debris resulting from the move, and replant the disturbed areas.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. O96-027, Amended, 10/15/1996; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.060 Probable interference.
A. The public works department shall:
1. Determine the probable disruption and cost which the moving of a building will cause to owners of wires and cables, and also the probable injury and inconvenience the severance of such wires and cables will cause to patrons of public utilities;
2. Ascertain the probable interference with the rights of the public that such a moving will cause, and any other facts which may aid in determining whether or not such permit should be granted; and
3. Prescribe the time such moving shall be done, the route to be followed and such traffic barricades and escorts and any other stipulations deemed necessary for public safety and convenience.
B. The director of public works may, if the disruption to public utilities, private property or the traveling public is apparently excessive relative to the value of the building to be moved, deny the permit subject to the rights of the applicant to appeal said denial to the hearing examiner as governed by the procedures set forth in TMC Chapter 2.58.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. O96-027, Amended, 10/15/1996; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.070 Permit holder to bear expenses.
The holder of a permit to move a building along or across any public right-of-way shall bear any and all expense that may be occasioned by such moving, including the posting of bonds; provided, however, that nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as repealing any of the provisions of any franchise ordinance.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. O96-027, Amended, 10/15/1996; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)
15.32.080 Requirements deemed necessary.
The requirements of this chapter shall be in addition to all existing requirements of the building code and ordinances of the city. For the purposes of assuring the health and safety of the public, a moved building may be defined as an unsafe structure, as used in the International Property Maintenance Code, current edition.
(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. O96-027, Amended, 10/15/1996; Ord. 463, Added, 04/07/1964)