§ 9.46.340. Moving buildings and structures.

Depending upon the merits of each individual case, special permits may be issued for the movement of loads such as buildings of such an excessive size as to require a temporary disruption or blocking of traffic. Such permits shall be subject to the following special requirements in addition to the general regulations applicable to all oversize load movements:

A.

Loads of excessive overlegal size shall be issued permits for movements within the municipality only.

B.

When crossing a state street or municipal through street, traffic may not be interrupted for more than 30 minutes, and such interruption of traffic may be allowed only when adequate detour routes are unavailable. When detour of traffic is possible, authorized flagpersons shall be provided by the permittee to direct traffic along the detour around the oversize load and back to the state street or through street.

C.

Issuance of permits to move loads of excessive size shall be reviewed by the municipal traffic engineer to determine the number and location of traffic signals, flashing beacons and sign structures involved along the route. A minimum of two weeks' notice and coordination with the traffic engineer shall be required if it is necessary for municipal electricians to lower and replace traffic control devices to provide for passage of an oversize load. As an alternative, the house mover may furnish qualified licensed electricians to remove and replace traffic control devices. In case persons other than municipal personnel perform the removal and replacement of traffic control devices, the movement shall not be made unless a municipal inspector is present to observe the passage of the oversize load and inspect the facilities to ensure that traffic signal heads are in proper alignment and functioning properly after the passage of the load. When the assistance of a municipal employee is required in connection with the movement of an overlegal load, the municipality shall estimate the cost that the municipality will incur thereby. A cash bond in an amount equal to the estimated costs to the municipality shall be required before the permit is issued. The bond will be held until the oversize load has been moved and the traffic control installation has been restored to proper working order. Any part of the bond in excess of labor and equipment rental will be returned to the permittee after a report of the actual costs of the municipality has been received.

D.

Permits for loads over 16 feet high will not be issued until the applicant furnishes certification that arrangements have been made with public utility companies for their participation, if required, in clearing the route for the overheight load, and that arrangements have been made to bypass any immovable overhead structures en route.

E.

Time of travel of excessively oversize loads shall be restricted to the time of day, or day of the week, when traffic interference will be at a minimum. The movement may be required to be made between midnight and daybreak to avoid traffic congestion.

(CAC 9.46.340; AO No. 78-72; AO No. 80-4; AO No. 2011-113(S), § 149, 11-22-11, eff. 12-22-11)

Cross reference

Business licenses and regulations, tit. 10; land use planning, tit. 21; building regulations, ch. 23.05; streets and rights-of-way, tit. 24.