§ 17.24.040. Moving buildings.

A.

Permit Required. No building or structure, nor any part thereof, (except new construction) shall be moved to a new location within the city, unless a permit therefor shall first be obtained by the owner or agent from the plan commission.

B.

Applications. All applications for a permit shall be in writing and shall contain the following:

1.

Time Schedule. A detailed time schedule showing the date by which the building will be moved to the new site, and date by which the structure will be ready for occupancy. Property owners within one hundred fifty (150) feet must be informed of the move ten days before the plan commission meeting at which approval of application will be made.

2.

Date of Occupancy. No permit shall be issued unless the applicant demonstrates that the building will be ready for occupancy and in full compliance with all building codes no later than twelve (12) months from the date the permit is granted. The twelve (12) months may be extended by the plan commission upon a showing that the building cannot be ready for occupancy within twelve (12) months due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant, but in no event shall the extension exceed six months.

3.

Estimate of Costs. No permit may be granted unless the application contains a detailed estimate of all costs associated with the move and all costs reasonably necessary to make the building ready for occupancy. No permit shall be granted unless the building inspector certifies that he/she has reviewed the schedule of costs and is satisfied that the building can be moved and made ready for occupancy for the amount of costs specified in the application. The application shall contain copies of contract for labor and materials required to move the building and make it ready for occupancy.

4.

Performance and Indemnity Bond. No permit may be granted unless the applicant provides a performance and indemnity bond with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the city attorney, to guaranty the completion of the work necessary to make the building ready for occupancy and save harmless and indemnify the city from any liability costs, damages or losses of every kind which the city may suffer as a consequence of the granting of the permit, including but not limited to damage to streets, or other city property, costs of completion of the project or cost of razing the building in the event the applicant fails to complete the project and the city pursues its remedy under nuisance abatement or any other legal remedies. The bond shall be in an amount equal to the cost of moving the building and making it ready for occupancy plus twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00).

C.

Conditions. The plan commission may impose such conditions on the permit as are reasonably necessary to protect the public interest and secure the timely completion of the project. Every permit to move a building shall state all conditions to be complied with, designate the route to be taken and limit of time for removal. The moving of a building shall be continuous during all hours of the day, and day by day, and nightly if the plan commission orders, until completed, with the least possible obstruction to thoroughfare. No building shall be allowed to remain overnight upon any street crossing or intersection, or near thereto as to prevent easy access to any fire hydrant. Warning lights shall be kept in a conspicuous place at each end of the building during the night. The person or company performing the move on behalf of the owner shall show proof of liability insurance in an amount and with coverage approved by the city attorney.

D.

Damage to Streets. Every person moving a building and causing any damage to the streets shall forthwith place them in as good repair as they were before the permit was granted. Upon the failure to so repair the streets within ten days thereafter to the satisfaction of the street superintendent, the street shall be repaired by the city and the sureties on the bond held responsible for the costs of the repair.

E.

Police Escort. A police escort is required for all buildings moved within the city limits. The applicant shall schedule the move at such times as the chief of police is able to arrange the police escort.

F.

Failure to Complete Project. If any portion of the project is not completed on time, including being ready for occupancy, the city at its option may take any remedy available at law or equity, including but not limited to action for specific performance, action to abate a public nuisance, actions to enforce the building code, etc. In all action taken by the city the surety shall be liable for the damages, losses, liability and costs incurred by the city to the extent of the bond amount for the costs of prosecution, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs of completion of the project, costs of razing and removing the building, etc.

G.

Foundation/Laterals. All foundation and laterals will be removed from the parcel from which the house has been moved. Laterals shall be properly capped per utility commission rules.

H.

Moving Building to a Location Outside the City. A person desiring to move a building from a location in the city to a location outside the city of Juneau need not comply with subsections (B)(2) and (B)(3) of this section, and the performance and indemnity bond required under subsection (B)(4) of this section shall be limited to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00). The person or company performing the move on behalf of the owner shall show proof of liability insurance in an amount and with coverage approved by the city attorney.

(Ord. 116-2005; Ord. 14-1999: prior code § 10-5-3)