For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given in this section:
A. 
"Building"
is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or structure of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
B. 
"Building inspector"
is the building official, or his designated deputy.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
No person shall move any building over, along or across any highway, street, alley or lot in the city without first obtaining a permit from the building inspector.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The application shall be made in writing, upon forms provided by the building inspector, and shall be filed in the office of the building inspector.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The application shall set forth:
A. 
A description of the building proposed to be moved, giving street number, construction materials, dimensions, number of rooms and condition of exterior and interior;
B. 
A legal description of the lot from which the building is to be moved, giving the lot, block and tract number, if located in the city;
C. 
A legal description of the lot to which it is proposed such building be moved, giving lot, block and tract number, if located in the city;
D. 
The portion of the lot to be occupied by the building when moved;
E. 
The highways, streets, alleys or lots over, along or across which the building is proposed to be moved;
F. 
Proposed moving date and hours;
G. 
Any additional information which the building inspector finds necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The owner of the building to be moved shall file with the application sufficient evidence that the building and lot from which it is to be removed are free of any entanglements and that all city assessments and any other city charges against the same are paid in full.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The applicant shall file with the building inspector a certificate stating that the city is included as an additional insured on the applicant's protective public liability insurance, providing for a limit of not less than $500,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injuries to or death of one person in any one accident; $250,000 for two or more persons injured in any one accident, subject to $50,000 for each one; and shall also provide for property damage liability insurance providing for a limit of not less than $500,000 for all damages arising out of injury to or destruction of property in any one accident.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The applicant shall also file a performance bond or certified check in 100 percent of the amount of the estimated cost of such removal or moving, alteration, repair, change, addition or rebuilding, as estimated by the building official or inspector; and such performance bond shall be conditioned upon the owner, resident or other individual securing such permit faithfully bringing the building or structure so moved and/or altered up to all standards as required by the building code and ordinances of the city, and shall further be conditioned upon the owner-applicant completing such work and complying with the building code and ordinances of the city within six months from the date such permit is granted.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The building inspector shall inspect the building, whether located inside or outside the city limits, and the applicant's equipment to determine whether the standards for issuance of a permit are met and a pre-move inspection fee shall be paid before the inspection is complete.
(Ord. 2401, 2008; Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
The building inspector shall refuse to issue a permit if he finds that:
A. 
Any application requirement or any fee or deposit requirement has not been complied with;
B. 
The building is too large to move without endangering persons or property in the city;
C. 
The building is in such a state of deterioration, disrepair or is otherwise so structurally unsafe that it could not be moved without endangering persons and property in the city;
D. 
The building is structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved, if the removal location is in the city;
E. 
The applicant's equipment is unsafe and persons and property would be endangered by its use;
F. 
The zoning or other ordinances would be violated by the building in its new location;
G. 
For any other reason persons or property in the city would be endangered by the moving of the building.
(Ord. 2401, 2008)
The building inspector shall procure from the engineer's department a list of designated streets over which the building may be moved. The building inspector shall have the list approved by the chief of police and shall reproduce the list upon the permit in writing. In making their determinations, the engineer's department and the chief of police shall act to assure maximum safety to persons and property in the city and to minimize congestion and traffic hazards on public streets.
(Ord. 2401, 2008)
Every permittee under this chapter shall:
A. 
Move a building only over streets designated for such use in the written permit;
B. 
Notify the building inspector in writing of a desired change in moving date and hours as proposed in the application;
C. 
Notify the building inspector in writing of any and all damage done to property belonging to the city within 24 hours after the damage or injury has occurred;
D. 
Cause red lights to be displayed during the nighttime on every side of the building, while standing on a street, in such a manner as to warn the public of the obstruction, and shall at all times erect and maintain barricades across the streets in such manner as to protect the public from damage or injury by reason of the removal of the building;
E. 
Comply with the building code, the fire zone, the zoning ordinance and all other applicable ordinances and laws upon relocating the building in the city;
F. 
Pay the expense of a traffic officer if ordered by the building inspector to accompany the movement of the building to protect the public from injury;
G. 
Remove all rubbish and materials and fill all excavations to existing grade at the original building site so that the premises are left in a safe and sanitary condition;
H. 
See that the sewer line is plugged with a concrete stopper and the water shut off. Permittee shall notify the gas and electric service companies to remove their services.
(Ord. 2401, 2008)
The permittee shall be liable for any expense, damage or costs in excess of their insurance coverage, and the city attorney shall prosecute an action against the permittee in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of such excessive amounts.
(Ord. 2401, 2008)