Chapter 33 — RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS

CHAPTER 33 - RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS

18.33.010 - Permit application required.

No permit shall be issued for the relocation of any residential, commercial, or industrial building from one site to another site within the City, or from a site outside the City to one within the City without the filing of a conditional use permit application with the Planning Commission for review and approval subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

The following information shall be filed with the Planning Commission at the time the application is made:

A.

Location and address of the old and new site;

B.

Plot plan of the new location, also showing adjacent lots on all sides of the property and indicating all structures and improvements on the lots;

C.

Plans and specifications for the proposed improvements at the new location, including plans for landscape treatment when required by this title;

D.

Definition of the route of travel for the house to be moved;

E.

Photographs to be furnished by the applicant showing:

1.

All elevations of the structure proposed to be moved;

2.

The site onto which the building is proposed to be moved;

3.

The buildings adjacent to the proposed site.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

Before the Planning Commission may approve the conditional use permit application for the relocation of a building, there shall be a finding that the relocation shall have no appreciable detrimental effect on the living

environment and property values in the area into which the structure is to be moved.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

In approving an application for a permit to relocate a building into an area, the Planning Commission shall find:

A.

That the building is in conformity with the type and quality of buildings existing in the area into which it is proposed to be moved.

B.

That its location on the lot does not in any substantial way adversely affect buildings or uses on abutting properties.

C.

That the percentage of lot coverage by all buildings and structures be not greater than that permitted by the district into which the structure is proposed to be moved.

D.

That all yard and setback provisions are observed and that improvements required for streets and alleys necessary for access to the property upon which the house is to be located shall be provided in conformity with the standards of the City.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

18.33.050 - Improvement standards.

Prior to occupancy, the relocated building shall not become or continue to be a substandard building as defined in section 17920.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

The approval of the Director of Community Development shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a relocation permit.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)