Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 123 HOUSE MOVERS 123.01 House Mover Defined 123.07 Permit Issued 123.02 Permit Required 123.08 Public Safety 123.03 Application 123.09 Time Limit 123.04 Bond Required 123.10 Removal by City 123.05 Insurance Required 123.11 Protect Pavement 123.06 Permit Fee 123.12 Overhead Wires 123.01 HOUSE MOVER DEFINED. A “house mover” means any person who undertakes to move a building or similar structure upon, over or across public streets or property when the building or structure is of such size that it requires the use of skids, jacks, dollies, or any other specialized moving equipment. 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. 123.03 APPLICATION. Application for a house mover’s permit shall be made in writing to the Clerk on a form provided by the City. The application shall include: 1. Name and Address. The applicant’s full name and address and, if a corporation, the names and addresses of its principal officers. 2. Building Location. An accurate description of the present location and future site of the building or similar structure to be moved. 3. Routing Plan. A routing plan approved by the Council, street superintendent, and public utility officials. The route approved shall be the shortest route compatible with the greatest public convenience and safety. 123.04 BOND REQUIRED. The applicant shall post with the Clerk a penal bond in the minimum sum of $5,000.00 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: 1. Bodily Injury – $50,000.00 per person; $100,000.00 per accident. 2. Property Damage – $50,000.00 per accident. 123.06 PERMIT FEE. A permit fee of $50.00 shall be payable at the time of filing the application with the Clerk. A separate permit shall be required for each house, building or similar structure to be moved. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1007 -