[Ord. 7834, passed 9-13-2007]
No person shall move any structure or building across any sidewalk, street, highway or other public place within the City without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector and payment a permit fee of $250. No person shall move any structure or building from one location to another without traversing any public ground without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector and paying a permit fee of $100.
[Ord. 6396, passed 9-29-1971]
The application for a permit to move a structure or building shall be in writing and shall contain the following:
(a) 
Name, address and phone number of the owner of the structure of building.
(b) 
Name, address and phone number of the person, firm or corporation who will perform the work of moving the structure or building.
(c) 
Description of the structure of building proposed to be moved including the street address, overall length, width and height dimensions, estimated weight and a statement of general condition of exterior and interior.
(d) 
Proposed moving date and hours with an estimated time of starting and completing.
(e) 
Proposed route naming the streets, highways and alleys over, along or across which the structure or building is proposed to be moved.
(f) 
Plot plan of the proposed new location showing the lot address, exact proposed new location of the structure or building on the lot, together with the location and character of all other buildings on the lot and proposed yard measurements.
(g) 
Any additional information which the Building Inspector finds necessary to a determination of whether a permit should be issued.
[Ord. 6396, passed 9-29-1971]
An applicant for a moving permit shall file with the Building Inspector evidence of a liability insurance policy, issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth, and approved as to form by the City Solicitor, in the amount of $100,000/$300,000 personal injury and $25,000/$50,000 property damage and providing for the indemnity for any damage which the City may sustain by reason of damage or injury to any highway, street or alley, sidewalk, fire hydrant 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 or alley in the City and to indemnity the City against any claim of damages to persons or private property, and to satisfy any claims by private individuals arising out of, caused by or incidental to the moving of any building over, along or across any street or alley in the City.
[Ord. 6396, passed 9-29-1971]
Upon receipt of an application it shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to obtain an estimate of the expense that will be incurred in removing and replacing any electric wires, street lamps, pole lines or any other property belonging to the City or any utility company, the removal and replacement of which will be required by reason of the moving of the building through the City. Prior to issuance of the permit, the Building Inspector shall require of the applicant a deposit of cash or a certified check equal to the amount of the estimated expenses.
[Ord. 6396, passed 9-29-1971]
The Building Inspector may refuse to issue a permit if he finds:
(a) 
That any application requirement or any fee or deposit requirement has not been complied with.
(b) 
That the building is too large to move without endangering persons or property in the City.
(c) 
That the building is in such a state of deterioration or disrepair or is otherwise so structurally unsafe that it could not be made without endangering persons and property in the City.
(d) 
That the building is structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved, if the removal location is in the City.
(e) 
That the applicant's equipment is unsafe and that persons and property would be endangered by its use.
(f) 
That zoning or other ordinances would be violated by the building in its new location.
(g) 
That for any other reason persons or property in the City would be endangered by the moving of the building.
[Ord. 6396, passed 9-29-1971]
(a) 
The Building Inspector, after consultation with the City Engineer, Police Chief and Fire Chief, shall determine the route with a list of designated streets and highways over which the structure or building may be moved. The Building Inspector shall reproduce the list upon the permit in writing. In making their recommendations, the City Engineer, Police Chief and Fire Chief shall act to assure maximum safety to persons and property in the City and to minimize congestions and traffic hazards on public streets.
(b) 
Whenever it is deemed necessary in the public interest, the Police Chief may require that such moving operations be conducted under the supervision of such City employees as are reasonably required to safeguard life and property during the course of the moving operations. A charge per hour per employee, based on the prevailing rate of compensation, shall be made for all City employees who supervise or aid in the moving operations.
(c) 
The Building Inspector may prescribe in writing, reasonable conditions, requirements and precautions, and the days and hours of the day during which such moving operations may be conducted, as he deems necessary in the public interest. All moving operations shall be performed in conformity therewith.
[Ord. 6396, passed 9-29-1971]
(a) 
Within 72 hours after any part of the structure or building has been removed from its foundation, the basement area shall be filled and the surface graded and cleared of all building material and debris so that the premises are left in a safe and sanitary condition.
(b) 
Also, within such seventy-two-hour period, all utilities and sewers are to be shut off and/or plugged. Such utilities and sewers shall be plugged either at the inspection test tee, curb line, or the building foundation line at the discretion of the Building Inspector.
(c) 
The City shall proceed to do the work necessary to leaving the original premises in a safe and sanitary condition, where the permittee does not comply with the requirements of this section and the cost thereof shall be charged against the general deposit.
Whoever violates or assists in the violation of any provision of this article shall be punished as provided in Section 101.99 of the Administrative Code.