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Section 502.13: MOVING OF BUILDINGS
Subd. 1. Street or streets, as used in this Section, means all streets and highways in the
City which are not state trunk highways, county state-aid highways, or county roads.
Subd. 2: Exemption. This Section shall not apply to the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
Subd. 3: Application and Permit Required For Moving Building Through City.
a) It is unlawful for any person to move a building on any street without a moving
permit from the City. This permit is intended for oversize, overweight equipment
and building moving on city roads. A permit for movement is required if
equipment and or vehicles including load exceed the following legal limitations:
1. Legal Dimension Limitations. A permit for movement is required if
equipment and/or vehicles including load exceed the following legal
limitations: maximum over all width-8’6"; maximum overhaul height-
13’6"; maximum overall length-single motor vehicle=40 feet, truck crane
= 45 feet, semitrailer = 48 feet, trailer/semitrailer in 3 vehicle combination
= 28 feet 6 inches, combination of 2 vehicles = 65 feet, truck tractor
semitrailer combination exceeding 65 feet and "twin trailer" 3 vehicle
combinations exceeding 55 feet limited to designed routes. A trailer is
limited to 45 feet long with 65 feet the maximum overall length of a truck
and trailer combination.
2. Legal Gross Weight Limitation. The gross weight on any one axle shall
not exceed 18,000 lbs. on 9-Ton Routes nor 20,000 lbs. on 10-Ton
Designated Routes. Non tandem axle group shall exceed 34,000 lbs. on all
routes. A single axle is defined by law as including all wheels whose
centers may be within 40 inches apart. Wheel load may not exceed 600
lbs. per inch width of tire nor the manufactures recommended load,
whichever is less. The maximum total gross interstate and 10-Ton
Designated routes where a 5-axle combination may not exceed 80,000 lbs.
A 6-axle combination of vehicles may not exceed a total gross weight of
80,000 lbs. on all routes.
b) Other Jurisdiction Authorization. Other jurisdiction authorization for a movement
over streets and roads other than the City streets must be obtained from the
appropriate authorities under whose jurisdiction such streets and roads or
highways come.
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c) Application Requirements. The application for a moving permit shall state the
approximate size and weight of the structure or building proposed to be moved,
together with the places from and to which it is proposed to move the same, and
proposed route to be followed, proposed dates and times of moving and parking,
and the name and address of the proposed mover. Such application shall also state
any municipal utility, street and public property repairs or alterations that will be
required by reason of such movement.
d) Moving Permit Requirements. The moving permit shall state date or dates of
moving, hours, routing and movement. Permits shall be issued only for moving
buildings by building movers licensed and bonded by the state. Fees to be
charged shall be separate for each of the following: (1) a moving permit fee to
cover use of streets and route approval, and (2) a fee equal to the anticipated
amount required to compensate the City for any municipal utility and public
property (other than streets) repairs or alterations occasioned by such movement.
The latter shall be paid in advance.
Subd. 4: Application and Permit Required – Moving location of building.
a) It is unlawful for any owner of land in the City to or from which a building is to
be moved to permit such movement without an owner's permit.
b) A person seeking issuance of an owner's permit shall file a written application
with City. The application shall not be accepted for filing unless accompanied by
the following:
1. Evidence that all real estate taxes and special assessments against the
building and land from which it is to be removed are paid in full.
2. A written statement, bill of sale or other written evidence that the
applicant is entitled to move the building.
3. Written evidence of arrangements with all public utility companies whose
wires, lamps or poles are required to be removed, for the removal thereof
by the applicant.
4. A cash deposit from the owner of the lot from which the building is to be
moved in the sum of the approximate cost of the following work:
A. Proper shut-off of any/all utilities as may be specified by the utility
service provider; and,
B. Filling all excavations to grade, removing all rubbish, and leaving
the premises in a safe and sanitary condition.
C. If applicable, seventy-five (75) percent of the estimated cost, as
determined by the City, to bring the building moved into the City
into conformance with applicable building code requirements.
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5. Payment of any moving permit and applicable building permit fee.
6. If the building is to be located within the City after its movement, a survey
by a licensed surveyor of the land to which the building is to be moved,
including the location of the building in relation to the boundaries of the
land.
7. If the building is to be located within the City after its movement,
photographs of:
A. Two or more views of the building to be moved;
B. The lot on which the building is to be located; and,
C. The lands, and structures thereon, adjacent to the lot on which the
building is to be located.
8. Upon receipt of the application accompanied by the fee, deposit, statement
and information required, the City Administrator/Clerk shall review the
application and make such investigation as appropriate including obtaining
recommendations from the Police Department and City Engineer.
Subd. 5: Council Approval.
a) Structures may be moved, after securing a moving permit subject to approval by
the City Council, but without a public hearing provided the structure is a
manufactured housing unit being relocated to an approved Manufactured Home
Subdivision and provided said manufactured housing unit is in compliance with
applicable State Statutes, the Manufactured Home Building Code and applicable
sections of this Ordinance.
b) Public hearing. (if required).
1. Where applicant requests the moving of a building to a location within the
City, the Council shall hold a public hearing. Notice shall be posted,
published in the official newspaper and mailed to owners of real property
within 350 feet of the land to which the building is to be moved at least ten
days prior to the date of the hearing. Failure to give mailed notice or any
defect in the notice shall not invalidate the hearing or any proceedings
taken thereat.
2. Following the hearing the Council shall either deny the permit in writing
or authorize issuance of a permit.
3. Denial of a permit. Any permit under this Subdivision may be denied
upon a finding of any one of the following:
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A. Applicant has not complied with the requirements of this
Ordinance;
B. Persons or property in the City would be endangered by moving
the building;
C. The building is in a state of deterioration or disrepair;
D. The equipment for moving the building is unsafe and persons and
property would be endangered by its use;
E. The building or its use would not be in compliance with zoning,
building codes or other local, state or federal regulation; or
F. If the location to which the building is to be moved is in the City,
the building is in substantial variance with either the established or
the expected pattern of building development within the
neighborhood to which the building is to be moved. Comparative
age, bulk, architectural style and quality of construction of both the
building to be moved and the buildings existing in the
neighborhood shall be considered in determining whether a
building is in substantial variance.
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