It shall be unlawful for any person to move from or into or to relocate any old or used house, building, structure or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the City of Pottsboro for the purpose of placing such house, building or structure upon any lot or tract of ground for any use or occupancy of any nature whatsoever without first obtaining a permit from the Pottsboro City Council. No permit will be required to move a building or structure being moved over any state or federal highway within the city provided it is being moved under a permit issued by the Texas Highway Department and when the moving route is confined to a state or federal highway.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.01)
Any person desiring to move or relocate any old or used house, building or structure within the corporate limits shall file an application with the designated city official requesting that he or she be permitted to do so. Upon filing an application for a permit, the applicant shall pay a fee as provided for in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code to help defray the cost of processing the permit application. The application shall contain the following information:
(1) 
Name, address, and telephone number of applicant;
(2) 
Description and size of the house, building or structure to be moved along with its present location, together with a picture thereof;
(3) 
Legal description of the lot and the local address upon which the house, building or structure is to be moved or relocated if a permit is granted by the city council;
(4) 
A drawing or plot plan showing the dimensions of the lot or tract of land upon which the house, building or structure is to be moved or relocated, and the location of existing buildings or structures upon the lot, if any, together with the location of existing buildings or structures upon adjoining lots;
(5) 
The proposed route, including the time and date, when the applicant proposes to move or relocate the house, building, or structure;
(6) 
Intended use of the house, building or structure.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.02)
Upon filing of the application, the designated city official shall investigate the application by inspecting the house, building or structure to be moved or relocated upon the lot or tract of land, and the lot or tract of land upon which the house, building or structure is to be located. He or she shall then advise the city council as to whether the house, building or structure meets the requirements of the building code and other applicable ordinances of the City of Pottsboro, and whether or not the lot and house, building or structure, if allowed to be moved onto the designated lot or tract of land, would meet all of the requirements of the building code and other applicable regulations of the city.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.03)
(a) 
After receiving the application and report of the designated city official, the city council shall set a date for a public hearing on the application. After such public hearing, the city council shall either grant or deny the request, taking into consideration the location and size of the lot upon which the house, building or structure is to be located, the size and construction of the house, building or structure to be moved, the population density of the area, the location and use of buildings structures and land in the area, and the condition that the premises is to be left. No request shall be granted if the city council shall find:
(1) 
The house, building or structure to be moved does not or cannot meet all the requirements of all applicable ordinances of the City of Pottsboro;
(2) 
The lot or tract of land with the house, building or structure thereon would not meet all of the requirements of the applicable ordinances of the City of Pottsboro.
(3) 
The house, building or structure to be moved has deteriorated more than fifty percent (50%) of its original value by virtue of fire or by virtue of age or normal wear and tear or other elements;
(4) 
The moving of such house, building or structure upon or from the lot or tract of land would cause injury to persons or property or damage to the streets or other public improvements;
(5) 
The applicant cannot ensure that he has the financial resources to bring the building up to city standards within ninety (90) days after completion of the move;
(6) 
The applicant cannot ensure that the grounds from which a building is removed will be completely cleared, leveled, and cleaned within ninety (90) days after permit is issued.
(b) 
If the city council shall grant the request to move such house, building or structure, the city council shall cause a permit to be issued authorizing the moving of such house, building, or structure upon or from the lot or tract of land under such conditions, requirements, or restrictions as the city council shall determine.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.04)
(a) 
The applicant shall procure and keep in full force and effect a policy of public liability and property damage insurance issued by a casualty insurance company authorized to do business in the state and in the standard form approved by the State Board of Insurance Commissioners. Such policy shall contain a provision that the city shall be fully indemnified. Such insurance policy shall insure the public from any loss or damage that may arise to any person or property by the reason of the moving of a building or structure by the applicant and providing that the following recovery limits be not less than the following:
(1) 
For damages arising out bodily injury to or death of one (1) person in any one accident. ($l00,000)
(2) 
For damages arising out of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one accident. ($300,000)
(3) 
For injury to or destruction of property in any one accident. ($50,000)
(b) 
The city council may waive any insurance or bonding requirements provided for herein or may require a lesser amount of coverage if in its opinion the public will be adequately protected.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.05)
No person shall move any building or structure across or along any public way within the city limits without an escort. All escort vehicles shall be adequately marked and lighted as the police chief may require. If the mover does not have an approved escort, he or she may request that a police escort be made available. The fee for such escort by the police department shall be as provided for in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code and is payable at the time when the permit is issued.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.06)
Upon the issuance of said permit, the house mover shall make all arrangements with the public utilities, railroad, and other persons, firms or corporations whose facilities are involved in such movement, for the removal, relocation and replacement of wires, poles, or other improvements, to enable the building or structure to be moved without causing damage.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.07)
Any building or structure moved into the city shall be connected to the water and sewer system of the city before a certificate of occupancy can be issued for the building or structure; provided such use is to be used for any other purpose other than storage.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.08)
In addition to all requirements of the building codes or ordinance, all buildings and structures moved into the city shall be completely painted on the outside surfaces. However, the painting requirements shall be waived if the building, when located, is veneered with brick or other building stone or covered with finished siding and trim. Such painting, veneering, or siding shall be done within ninety (90) days of completing the move.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.09)
No building or structure for which a permit has been granted shall be allowed to remain, park, or stand upon the public streets or other public property within the city, except in cases of emergency, in which event the building or structure must be removed from the public streets or public property within forty-eight (48) hours after the emergency has arisen.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.10)
No person shall occupy such house, building, or structure permitted to be moved until the designated city official issues the permittee a certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the house, building or structure complies with all conditions of the permit and all requirements of all applicable ordinances of the City of Pottsboro.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.11)
Neither the city nor any authorized agent acting under the terms of this article shall be liable or have any liability by reason or orders issued or work done in compliance with terms of this article.
(1996 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 5.00, Section 5.12)