| House Mover Permit |
123.02 PERMIT REQUIRED.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the activity of house mover as herein defined without a valid permit from the City for each house, building, or similar structure to be moved. Buildings of less than 100 square feet are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
123.03 APPLICATION.
Application for a house mover’s permit shall be made in writing to the City Administrator/Clerk on a form provided by the City. The application shall include:
The applicant shall post with the City Administrator/Clerk a penal bond in the minimum sum of $10,000.00 issued by a surety company authorized to issue such bonds in the State. The bond shall guarantee the permittee’s payment for any damage done to the City or to public property, and payment of all costs incurred by the City in the course of moving the building or structure.
123.05 INSURANCE REQUIRED.
Each applicant shall also file a certificate of insurance indicating that the applicant is carrying public liability insurance in effect for the duration of the permit covering the applicant and all agents and employees for the following minimum amounts:
A permit fee of $25.00 shall be payable at the time of filing the application with the City Administrator/Clerk. A separate permit shall be required for each house, building or similar structure to be moved.
123.07 PERMIT ISSUED.
Upon approval of the application, filing of bond and insurance certificate, and payment of the required fee, the City Administrator/Clerk shall issue a permit.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the activity of house mover as herein defined without a valid permit from the City for each house, building, or similar structure to be moved. Buildings of less than 100 square feet are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
123.03 APPLICATION.
Application for a house mover’s permit shall be made in writing to the City Administrator/Clerk on a form provided by the City. The application shall include:
- Name and Address. The applicant’s full name and address and, if a corporation, the names and addresses of its principal officers.
- Building Location. An accurate description of the present location and future site of the building or similar structure to be moved.
- Routing Plan. A routing plan approved by the Police Chief, street superintendent, and public utility officials. The route approved shall be the shortest route compatible with the greatest public convenience and safety.
The applicant shall post with the City Administrator/Clerk a penal bond in the minimum sum of $10,000.00 issued by a surety company authorized to issue such bonds in the State. The bond shall guarantee the permittee’s payment for any damage done to the City or to public property, and payment of all costs incurred by the City in the course of moving the building or structure.
123.05 INSURANCE REQUIRED.
Each applicant shall also file a certificate of insurance indicating that the applicant is carrying public liability insurance in effect for the duration of the permit covering the applicant and all agents and employees for the following minimum amounts:
- Bodily Injury – $50,000.00 per person; $100,000.00 per accident.
- Property Damage – $50,000.00 per accident.
A permit fee of $25.00 shall be payable at the time of filing the application with the City Administrator/Clerk. A separate permit shall be required for each house, building or similar structure to be moved.
123.07 PERMIT ISSUED.
Upon approval of the application, filing of bond and insurance certificate, and payment of the required fee, the City Administrator/Clerk shall issue a permit.
