No person may remove a structure from a location inside or outside the town to another location in the town without a permit to do so.

(Prior code § 8-5301)

A person who desires a moving permit shall apply to the planning department on a form prescribed by the town. The applicant shall also: (1) file plans indicating the lot, block and parcel number or other description of the proposed location; (2) specifications and costs of the work and materials to be used in the alteration or improvement of the structure after it is moved to the new location; and (3) any other information considered necessary by the planning director in order to act on the application.

(Prior code § 8-5302)

At the time of filing the application the applicant shall pay the fee prescribed by resolution.

(Prior code § 8-5303)

A.

Review and Referral by Planning Director. When the application is filed, the planning director shall determine whether the proposed use conforms with the general plan and complies with all land use regulations. If it is determined that the use does so conform and will comply, the application shall be referred to the design review board.

B.

Action by Design Review Board. The design review board shall examine the plans and specifications, consider the recommendations of the planning director and all other evidence submitted to it. The design review board may approve the permit only if it finds that the following standards will be met:

1.

Upon completion, the structure will be in architectural harmony with other properties in the vicinity;

2.

The exterior design and appearance of the structure is not of an inferior quality such as to cause the nature of the neighborhood to depreciate in appearance or value, or both;

3.

The building materials and the workmanship are of a quality equal to or greater than other structures in the vicinity;

4.

The structure will be finished and the property landscaped in a manner which will not make the surrounding properties less desirable;

5.

The applicant provides adequate and reasonable assurances that it will comply with ordinances and regulations of the town.

The decision of the design review board may be appealed to the planning commission in the manner provided in Sections 8.12.150 through 8.12.260.

C.

Action by Other Departments. The planning director shall refer the application to the town engineer and the public works and building inspection departments for the purposes of determining compliance with and conformity to building and housing codes and applicable laws and ordinances. The planning director shall also obtain an estimate of the cost of placing the building and finishing it according to the approved plans and specifications.

(Prior code § 8-5304)

The applicant shall file a performance bond with the planning director in the amount estimated to be the cost of placing and completing the building in accordance with the plans and specifications, as set forth in Section 8.116.040(C). The planning director may require all or a portion of the bond to be in cash, an irrevocable letter of credit or guaranteed by approved sureties. The condition of the bond shall be that the applicant must place and complete the finishing of the building in accordance with the approved plans and specifications within the time prescribed.

(Prior code § 8-5305)

The planning director shall issue the permit when the application has been approved as provided in Section 8.116.040 and the applicant has posted the bond prescribed by Section 8.116.050.

(Prior code § 8-5306)

The planning director shall not issue the permit if the structure fails to conform with applicable building and housing codes, laws and ordinances. If the planning director refuses to issue the permit, the applicant shall be promptly notified of the denial. The applicant may appeal the denial as provided in Section 8.12.220.

(Prior code § 8-5307)

The reviewing authority may impose any condition to the granting of the permit which it finds is necessary to assure compliance with the requirements of this chapter, this code and other applicable law or regulation.

(Prior code § 8-5308)

The applicant is responsible for notifying the police department and all affected public utilities not less than forty-eight (48) hours before beginning to move a structure. Failure to make such notifications is ground for revocation of the permit.

(Prior code § 8-5309)

The applicant shall complete all of the required alterations and improvements within ninety (90) days from the date the permit is issued. The planning director may extend the time upon request of the applicant and proof that failure to complete the improvements or alterations was beyond applicant's control. If the applicant fails to complete the alterations or improvements within the time fixed, the town may proceed against the sureties upon the performance bond or may complete the work using the cash bond or letter of credit furnished by the applicant.

(Prior code § 8-5310)

If the applicant or the applicant's surety fails to complete the alterations or improvements according to the terms of the permit for a period of one year from the date of the permit, the town may commence legal proceedings to either complete the alteration and improvement or demolish the building. Costs in excess of the amount provided by the surety is a charge against the applicant.

(Prior code § 8-5311)