Chapter 20.40 BUILDING MOVING
Section 20.40.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivation shall
have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future. Words in the plural number include the singular number and
words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
1. "Building" is a structure greater than thirteen
feet six inches high and eight feet wide
constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a
fixed location on the ground.
2. "Building inspector" is the chief building official
of the city or his designated
representative.
3. "Building moving" is the moving of any structure
or any part or parts thereof, from one
location to another over, along, or across a public right-of-way in the city.
4. "Building moving contractor" is any person, firm,
partnership, corporation, or association
engaged in the work of building moving.
5. "Franchisee" is any public utility, person, or
communications system holding a franchise
with the city regarding wires crossing public rights-of-way.
6. Measurements. Height shall be the loaded height of
the building. There shall be two width
measurements, one including overhangs and the other without overhangs. Inaccurate
measurements shall result in a delay of the permit. (Ord. 85/T-3873).