Chapter 11.16 MOVING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES*

Application for a permit shall be made in duplicate and in writing to the commissioner, specifying the kind of building or structure to be moved, the approximate weight thereof, as nearly as may be ascertained, the location of the same, the location to which and the route over or along which such building or structure and each section or portion of such building or structure is to be moved, the number of sections in which the building or structure will be moved, the type and number of conveyances upon which the same is to be moved, the total number of tire inches thereof for each separate section to be moved, and the time when such building, structure, or portion thereof, is proposed to be moved and within which such removal will be completed. (Ord. 222 § 25, 1955).

The commissioner may make such changes in any application for a permit as in his opinion are necessary for the protection of the highways along or over which it is proposed to move the building or structure or to prevent undue interference with traffic or to avoid jeopardizing the safety of any persons using such highway. (Ord. 222 § 26, 1955).

All buildings and structures are hereby classified as follows:
A. Class “A” is any building or structure or any portion thereof which is moved on a motor truck or other vehicle propelled by its own power;
B. Class “B” is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of Class “A” which is not more than sixteen feet in width;
C. Class “C” is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of Class “A” which is more than sixteen feet and not more than twenty-two feet in width;
D. Class “D” is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of Class “A” which is more than twenty-two feet and not more than twenty-eight feet in width;
E. Class “E” is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of Class “A” which is more than twenty-eight feet and not more than forty feet in width;
F. Class “F” is any building or structure or any portion thereof, not of Class “A” which is more than forty feet in width. (Ord. 222 § 27, 1955).

Every applicant for a permit from whom an issuance fee is required, who does not maintain a sufficient general deposit with the commissioner, shall deposit with the commissioner:
A. Ten dollars for a Class A permit;
B. Twenty-five dollars for a Class B permit;
C. Fifty dollars for a Class C permit;
D. One hundred dollars for a Class D permit;
E. Two hundred fifty dollars for a Class E permit;
F. Three hundred dollars for a Class F permit.
(Ord. 222 § 28, 1955).

In lieu of making the special deposits required by Section 11.16.050 the moving contractor may make and maintain with the commissioner a general deposit in a sum equal to the amount of the special deposit for the highest class of building or structure which he desires, expects or intends to move.

This general deposit shall be held and used for the same purpose as the special deposits prescribed by Section 11.16.050.

While such general deposit is maintained in an amount sufficient to cover the amount of the deposit required for the removal of any building or structure sought to be moved, the moving contractor need not make any special deposit. (Ord. 222 § 29, 1955).

In lieu of making either a general or special deposit, or to supplement a general deposit not sufficient in amount, the moving contractor may file an undertaking with the commissioner in a penal sum not less than one thousand dollars, executed either by two good and sufficient sureties or by a corporation incorporated for the purpose of making, guaranteeing, or becoming a surety upon bonds or undertakings, complying with Section 1056 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and by the moving contractor conditioned upon the payment of all fees and other charges required by this article, which may become due because of any permits issued during a period of not less than one year. (Ord. 222 § 29.1, 1955).

If in the opinion of the commissioner, any special or general deposit or any undertaking or any combination thereof is not sufficient for the proper protection of the public interest in the highways, over which it is sought to move a building or structure, the commissioner may require either an additional deposit or an increase in the amount of the bond in such amount as he determines will be sufficient to protect such public interest. (Ord. 222 § 30, 1955).

The commissioner shall not issue a permit to move any building or structure when the weight of such building or structure, plus the weight of the vehicle or other equipment, exceeds the weight permitted by the California Vehicle Code, except that if it appears to the commissioner that the size, shape or physical characteristics of the building or structure or portion thereof, to be moved, or of the highway over which such building or structure is to be moved, makes it impossible or impracticable to keep within such weight limits, the commissioner may issue a permit:
A. To move a building or structure on a vehicle every wheel of which is equipped with rubber tires where the total weight of both building or structure and vehicle does not exceed sixty thousand pounds;
B. To move a building or structure on a vehicle every wheel of which is equipped with pneumatic tires. (Ord. 222 § 31, 1955).

Before any permittee moves any building, structure, or portion thereof, of a class higher than the class for which he has made any general or special deposit, he shall increase such deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the class sought to be moved. (Ord. 222 § 32, 1955).

If an applicant for a permit complies in all respects with this article and with all other applicable provisions of all other ordinances and statutes, the commissioner shall issue a permit to do the moving requested in the application as such application may be changed, if at all, by the commissioner. (Ord. 222 § 33, 1955).

The moving contractor shall affix and maintain at all times while it is on the highway, in a conspicuous place on the building or structure to be moved, the permit for such moving. (Ord. 222 § 34, 1955).

If a building or structure is moved in more than one section, and more than one of such sections is moved at the same time, the moving contractor shall affix and maintain at all times while they are on the highway in conspicuous places on each section on which the original permit is not affixed, true copies of such permit.

Such true copies shall be issued by the commissioner upon payment to him by the applicant of an issuance fee of twenty-five cents for each additional copy. (Ord. 222 § 35, 1955).

Each permit issued shall become null and void upon the expiration of the time specified in the application unless the commissioner extends the time, which he may do if in his opinion the moving of the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is impracticable because of inclement weather, act of God, strikes, or other causes not within the control of the permittee. (Ord. 222 § 36, 1955).

The commissioner may require that the moving of any building or structure be under the supervision of an inspector to be appointed by the commissioner.

The permittee shall pay to the commissioner an amount equal to the compensation and cost of transportation of such inspector during the time he is assigned to such inspection. (Ord. 222 § 37, 1955).

When so required by the commissioner, a moving contractor shall place under each dolly or wheel used in moving the building or structure, boards or planks of adequate width and strength to carry the load without being broken, to serve as a runway for such dolly or wheel during such moving along any portion of any highway which has a surface other than natural soil. The moving contractor shall prevent such dolly or wheel from ever revolving on or resting on such surface except upon such board, plank, or runway. (Ord. 222 § 38, 1955).

The commissioner may restore, or cause to be restored, every highway damaged by the moving of any building or structure thereon, to a condition equivalent to that prior to such damage. The moving contractor who caused such damage shall pay the cost of the repair thereof to the commissioner. (Ord. 222 § 39, 1955).

When a building or a structure while being moved is located on any highway, at all times between sunset and sunrise, the moving contractor shall keep burning a red warning light not over six feet above the surface of such highway at each corner of such building or structure, and unless the commissioner otherwise directs, on all sides and projections thereof at intervals of not more than five feet. (Ord. 222 § 40, 1955).

A permit granted under this article does not permit the licensee, or allow any person, firm or corporation whatever except the commissioner to trim, prune, cut, or deface in any manner any tree upon any grounds or property belonging to the county or upon any road, street, or highway. (Ord. 222 § 41, 1955).

The county shall deduct from the deposit made or maintained by each permittee:
A. The permit issuance fee if that has not otherwise been paid;
B. The cost of the services and transportation of any inspector appointed pursuant to Section 11.16.150;
C. The cost of any repairs made necessary because of the moving of the building or structure. (Ord. 222 § 42, 1955).

The remainder of any such special deposit, if there is any remainder, shall be refunded to the person, firm or corporation making such deposit, or to his or its assigns. In case the deposit made pursuant hereto shall not be sufficient to pay all fees and deductions provided for herein, the person, firm or corporation to whom such permit is issued, shall, upon demand, pay to the commissioner a sufficient sum to fully cover the same. Upon failure to pay such sum, the same may be recovered by the county in any court of competent jurisdiction, and until paid, no further such permit shall be issued to such moving contractor. (Ord. 222 § 43, 1955).

If a moving contractor makes and maintains either a general deposit with the commissioner or an undertaking as provided in this article the deductions provided for in Section 11.16.200 need not be made. In lieu of such deductions, the commissioner may bill the moving contractor for the amount due from him to the county under the provisions of this article. If, fifteen days after such bill has been sent, the moving contractor does not pay the same in full, then such amount may be deducted from his general deposit and the provisions of Sections 11.16.200 and 11.16.210 shall apply, or the commissioner shall recover upon such undertaking. (Ord. 222 § 44, 1955).