The provisions of Sections 101.2 and 105.1 of the International Building Code, as amended to the contrary notwithstanding, no person shall move or cause to be moved any buildings or structure into or within the County without complying with the provisions of this Article; provided, however, any movement of a building or structure which is confined within the boundaries of a single lot shall not be subject to this Article, but shall be subject to Sections 101.2 and 105.1 and other applicable provisions of the County of Kaua'i Building Code, County of Kaua'i Electrical Code; and County of Kaua'i Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
Any person intending to move any building or structure shall apply to the Building Official for a relocation permit in writing upon a form furnished by the Building Official and shall set forth such information as the Building Official may reasonably require in order to carry out the purpose of this Article.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
(a) 
To secure faithful performance of any relocation permit obligations, the applicant or by any person on behalf of the applicant or his/her authorized agent shall comply to all requirements in Chapter 16, Traffic Code, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended and other requirements mentioned in Section 291-34 and Section 291-35, Hawai'i Revised Statutes as amended.
(b) 
A certificate of an insurance carrier shall be filed with the Police Department, certifying that there is a Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance Policy covering any relocation permit obligations as required by Chapter 16, Traffic Code, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended.
(c) 
Upon the performance of a relocation permit obligation, the applicant or by any person on behalf of the applicant or his/her authorized agent, shall be responsible for all repairs or pay for any property owned by the County or by others which has been damaged in the process of moving such building or structure.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
If the work described in the application for permit and in the plans and specifications submitted therewith conform to the requirements of said code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and the permit or permits as required under the provisions of Chapter 16 Kaua'i Traffic Code has or have been issued by the State Director of Transportation and/or the County Engineer, the Building Official shall issue a relocation permit. The plans and specifications after approval by the Building Official shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the Building Official and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
(a) 
The applicant shall apply to the Police Department of the County for escort services of a police officer. The applicant shall bear the costs of such services.
(b) 
In addition to any other requirement which may be provided by law for the submission of reports in the event of any damage to property resulting from the moving of any building or structure, the police officer assigned to provide escort service shall submit a report to the Building Official of any such damage.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
All work for which a relocation permit is issued under the provisions of this Article shall be started within 180 days of the date of issuance of the permit, unless extended for good cause by the Building Official. Any request for extension shall be made not less than 15 days prior to the date of expiration of the permit.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
No permit shall be issued to move any building or structure which does not (1) comply with other pertinent codes and ordinances; or (2) which has deteriorated or been damaged to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of the cost of replacement (new) of such building or structure; or (3) which has not been termite treated when so directed by the Building Official.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
The Building Official, the surety and duly authorized representatives of either shall have access to the premises described in the relocation permit for the purpose of inspecting the progress of the work.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
The fees for the issuance of relocation permits shall be computed in accordance with Table No. 1-A under Section 109.2.1 of the International Building Code; provided, however, if a permit is issued after the commencement of the relocation of a building or structure for which a permit is required, an investigation and a fee may be required accordingly as per Section 109.4.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)
For violations and penalties see Section 114 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, Chapter 1 Administration, International Building Code as amended.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)