As used in this article, “house” means any place
of abode, with the exception of a manufactured home, being moved into
the corporate city limits for the purpose of living quarters and/or
place of habitation for human beings.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.901; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.901)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to move a
house upon the streets or any lot or parcel of land located within
the corporate city limits without first having obtained a permit from
the city secretary to place the house on the designated lot or parcel
of land.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.902; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.902)
Any person, firm or corporation desiring to obtain a permit
to have a house moved or to move a house on any lot or parcel of land
within the corporate city limits must first contact the city secretary
giving the size in square feet of the house, and the exact location
of the lot or parcel of land where the house is to be situated within
the corporate city limits.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.903; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.903)
The exterior of the house and the size of the house in square
feet must conform in quality and appearance to the adjacent houses
in the neighborhood in which the house will be situated.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.904; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.904)
The owner of the house and lot or parcel of land must furnish
to the city plans, in triplicate, showing the proposed completion
of the property.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.905; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.905)
The house must meet all minimum standard requirements of the
building code of the city, including the electrical code and plumbing
code, within ninety (90) days from the date the permit is granted
and issued by the city secretary. An additional thirty (30) day extension
may be granted by a special grant of the zoning commission of the
city.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.906; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.906)
The house must first be inspected by the city, prior to being
placed on the lot or parcel of land situated within the corporate
city limits, and the lot or parcel of land situated within the corporate
city limits must first be inspected by the city prior to a house being
placed on the lot or parcel of land.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.907; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.907)
If the city secretary approves the application for a permit to be issued to the applicant to move a house to or within the corporate city limits, the applicant must pay a permit fee to the city as provided for in the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.908; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.908)
After a permit is issued to the applicant, the applicant must
comply with all city ordinances pertaining to utility connections
and garbage and sewage disposal. In the event such applicant fails
and refuses to comply with all city ordinances, then the permit shall
be revoked by the city secretary and the house must be moved outside
the corporate city limits within thirty (30) days from the date of
revocation of such permit.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.909; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.909)
Any person, firm, corporation or any agent or employee thereof who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, without notice, shall be fined as provided for in the general penalty provision found in section 1.01.009 of this code for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Each act in violation of this article should be considered as a separate offense and a separate violation thereof.
(2000 Code, sec. 3.910; 2006 Code,
sec. 3.910)
