§ 9-579. Moving the structure.

(a)

If the applicant has obtained a move permit from the division of building safety, he shall prepare the structure for the move. After he has made such preparations, he shall request the division of building safety to inspect the prepared structure. If the structure passes the inspection, the division of building safety shall affix tags to the structure which state that it is authorized to be moved, and that the move permit is able to be exercised.

(b)

Prior to the move:

(1)

The applicant shall do the following:

a.

Confirm with the transportation department the time and day of the move no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the move is to begin;

b.

Arrange for an escort service which shall at a minimum consist of two (2) law enforcement officers riding in separate vehicles, and an employee of the transportation department riding in yet another vehicle, with at least one (1) escort vehicle traveling to the rear of the structure being moved, and at least one (1) escort vehicle traveling to the front of the structure being moved;

c.

Remove any obstacles along the proposed route, including ground-mounted traffic signs, mailboxes, guard rails, and private improvements within the right-of-way;

(2)

If required by the transportation department, the transportation department shall remove, at the applicant's cost, any overhead traffic signs, overhead or ground traffic signals, and overhead or ground flashing school signs, and overhead signs; and

(3)

If required by the affected utility company, shall remove its affected facilities at the applicant's cost. However, nothing in the foregoing sentence is intended to require the applicant to pay more than the reasonable expenses actually incurred by the affected utility company in removing its affected facilities.

(c)

The structure shall be moved any day of the week, except county holidays, only between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. of the following day, unless the applicant has obtained prior written permission from the transportation department for a different time and day upon good cause shown and upon the transportation department's ability to accommodate the requested different time and day. For purposes of this subsection "good cause" shall mean a reason which is not ordinarily or commonly encountered by a person who moves structures between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day. The transportation department's decision may be reviewed by the county public works director upon the applicant's request.

(d)

The structure shall be moved along the approved route with the law enforcement escorts and the escort from the transportation department.

(e)

After the move, the applicant shall promptly replace any removed obstacles or fixtures which he is responsible for replacing.

(Code 1965, § 6-780; Ord. No. 88-10, § 10, 9-12-88; Ord. No. 97-27, § 27, 12-30-97; Ord. No. 2001-26, § 1.SS., 12-18-01; Ord. No. 2005-13 , § 1(CC, HH), 10-4-05)