(a)
It
shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to move or
cause to be moved a house or building from one location to another
within the city, or to move a house or building from without the city
to a location within the city, or to move a house or building within
the city to a point outside the city, or to move a house or building
through or across the city, without giving the city secretary notice
of such intent seventy-two (72) hours prior to such move, and the
securing of a permit therefor as hereinafter provided.
(b)
It
shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to wreck or
dismantle any house or building, the value of which exceeds one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) within the city without securing a permit therefor
as herein provided.
(c)
Nothing
in this article will be applicable to buildings not exceeding five
hundred (500) square feet, which are to be used for storage or hobby/workshop
purposes.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1101)
The city secretary shall issue a permit upon payment of the appropriate fee as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1102)
(a)
Any
person, firm, or organization who desires to dismantle a building
within the city or move a building or house into, within, or through
the city is hereby required to post a bond with the office of the
city secretary as a guarantee that the following conditions will be
met:
(1)
That the building moved into or within the city will be restored
within one hundred eighty (180) days to meet city building, plumbing,
housing, and electrical codes, and that the grounds will be completely
cleared and cleaned.
(2)
That any damage done to the streets belonging to the city or privately
owned property within the city shall be repaired and restored to its
original condition before said damage was incurred. Such repairs must
be made within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the moving
of said building.
(3)
That any structure being torn down will be completely dismantled,
and the grounds cleared, within ninety (90) days after permit is issued.
(b)
The
amount of said bond for a house mover shall be twenty thousand dollars
($20,000.00). In addition, a performance bond in the amount of five
thousand dollars ($5,000.00) shall be required of any person moving
a building into the city or within the city which does not meet city
construction codes. Such performance bond shall guarantee that the
building will be restored in a manner that meets all city construction
codes within one hundred eighty (180) days.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1103)
Prior to the securing of a permit to move a structure through
or within the city, the proposed route of movement must be disclosed
to the city secretary at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the
move. The city secretary shall inform the police department of the
proposed route, and the city secretary and the chief of police shall
set the time of the move through the city and approve the route.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1104)
Any structure moved from one place to another within the city
or any structure moved into the city limits shall be set on concrete
slab or pier and beam foundation and shall comply with the city building,
plumbing, housing, and electrical code specifications.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1105)
If within a thirty (30) day period after the building has been
moved it shall appear to the city secretary that any damage has been
done to the streets, wires, trees, or any other public or private
property within the city, the city secretary shall assess the amount
of such damage suffered by the city or the owner of such property
damaged. The party who secured the permit to move the building shall
be held responsible for any and all damages, and written notice shall
be given to said party by certified mail notifying said permit holder
that he has thirty (30) days to compensate the city or private property
owners for damage or repair, to the satisfaction of the city council,
for any damage suffered as a result of the move. Should compensation
or repairs not be made within thirty (30) days, the city shall file
suit in the appropriate court to collect damages brought about by
the city’s loss. In addition, the bond posted for the security
of a permit as provided for in this article shall be ordered forfeited,
and the sureties on said bond shall be immediately notified of the
damages suffered and demand shall be made on the principal and surety
of the bond for immediate payment.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1106)
Nothing hereinbefore contained shall in any way be construed
to overcome, modify, or in any way affect the provisions of the zoning
ordinance adopted by the city. Said zoning laws shall control in the
event of any ambiguity arising of the comparison of this article and
the zoning ordinance.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.1107)
