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Chapter 300 — Buildings, Article 7 — Moving and Demolition of Buildings

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§ 307-1

Condition Precedent to Permit

A.Whenever any dwelling or other structure formerly used for human habitation in excess of 150 sq. ft., or any commercial building or other structure formerly occupied in the conduct of any trade or business in excess of 150 sq. ft., is removed from a location within the city to another and different location, either within or without the city, or there is to be a demolition of the structure, the applicant for the permit to move or demolish such structure must agree in writing that they will leave the premises in a safe and sanitary condition and is required to do the following:

1.Remove from such location or premises all trash, debris, garbage and other similar material.

2.Fill all holes and depressions caused by the removal of any part of the structure or caused as a result of compliance with this article, which might become a harboring place for insects, rodents or vermin.

3.Tear down and remove all underpinnings, pilasters, steps, plumbing connections and fixtures above ground level. All water, gas and sewer lines must be closed off, sealed and made to be gastight and watertight.

4.Fill or cover all wells with a concrete cap.

B.Until the premises is completely restored to a safe and sanitary condition, the premises must be secured by a fence to prevent unauthorized entry.

§ 307-2

Time Limits; Costs

A.All persons to whom this article is applicable must comply with its provisions within 30 days following the date of the removal of any structure specified herein.

B.If any such person fails to comply with the provisions of this article, the City, its agents, employees, designees or contractors are authorized to enter upon the premises and to perform the work necessary thereon to comply with this article. The work may be performed by City forces or by parties employed by the City and the cost thereof charged against the person failing or refusing to comply.

Any person applying for a permit under this article grants to the City an easement on the premises to perform the work.

§ 307-3

Permit to Move Building; Fees; Issuance; Bond

A.No person owning or leasing a building or a portion of a building to be moved, may move or authorize the moving of any house, dwelling, apartment building or other similar structure or any portion thereof from within the city to a point outside the city or from within the city to another point within the city; or from a point outside the city to a point within the city, or from a point outside the city through the city to another point outside the city without first having obtained a permit to do so. No person may be issued a permit to move or authorize the moving of any house, dwelling, apartment building or other similar structure or any portion thereof in the city or into the city or from the city to Sec. 307-4. Permit to Locate Building onto Vacant Land; Application Fee a point outside the city or through the city until they have paid a permit fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges.

B.Before moving a structure or any portion of a structure for which a permit has been issued the mover is required to give 2 days' notice to the Chief of Police of the Snellville Police Department prior to such moving.

C.Where application for a permit to move a structure or a portion thereof as identified in A above has been filed and the requisite permit fee paid, where written agreement regarding cleanup of the site has been signed and where all applicable ordinances of the City have been complied with, the Building Official is authorized to issue a permit to the applicant.

D.No permit to move a structure or any portion thereof from inside the city to a point inside or outside the city may be issued until the applicant posts with the City Clerk a cash bond in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees and charges.

§ 307-4

Permit to Locate Building onto Vacant Land; Application Fee

Permit to Locate Building onto Vacant Land; Application Fee When any person desires to move or authorize the moving of a house, apartment, duplex or other similar structure or any building, excluding any house, dwelling, apartment or other structure formerly used for human habitation which is 150 square feet or less, onto any vacant land in the city, they must file an application for a permit with the City and must pay a fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges in addition to any other required fees or bonds specified in this article.

§ 307-5

Placement on Vacant Land without Permit; Submission of Plan

A.It is unlawful to move any house or other structure onto vacant land without a permit. No permit to move a house or other building onto vacant land in the city may be granted, and no house or other structure may be placed on vacant land in the city, until the person desiring a permit to move a house or other structure must have submitted all required plans and specifications showing the proposed additions or changes to be made on the structure including foundation plans; plans for paving proposed driveways, if any; types of materials to be used in additions or changes; the proposed location on the plat of land; and any and all pertinent information required for new construction, where applicable. Provisions of this UDO and ordinances applicable to applying for permits to move houses or other buildings onto vacant land in the city and in improving houses and other buildings moved onto vacant land in the city must be followed and all resultant fees paid.

B.It be unlawful to move any structure onto any land within the city (whether the move is to be temporary or permanent) unless a permit has been granted therefor as provided in this article. Any violation of this section will be a continuing violation and each day of violation will constitute a new offense.

§ 307-6

Demolition of Buildings

A.Whenever any person desires to demolish any house, dwelling, apartment or other similar structure formerly used for human habitation or any commercial, industrial, or other structure formerly used in the conduct of any trade or business, they must, before being entitled to the issuance of a permit, agree in writing that they will, following the demolition of the structure, take all necessary action Sec. 307-7. Transporting Structure including the following to ensure that the premises or location where the structure is demolished must be left in a sanitary condition and free from all trash, debris and structures which might become a harboring place for insects, rodents or vermin:

1.Remove from such location or premises all trash, debris, garbage and other similar material.

2.Fill all holes and depressions caused by the removal of any part of the structure, or caused as a result of compliance with this article, which might become a harboring place for insects, rodents or vermin.

4.Fill or cover with a concrete cap all wells.

B.No permit to demolish a structure may be issued until the applicant posts with the City Clerk a cash bond in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees and charges. The cash bond is to be returned to the applicant after the permitted structure has been demolished and the applicant has placed the premises or location in the condition as set forth in this article. If the permit holder fails to comply with this requirement, all or any portion of the cash bond will be applied by the City to the cost of City forces entering upon the premises or location and placing them in the condition as specified in this article. No permit or bond is required for the demolition of sheds or other accessory buildings where the structure was not used for human habitation or any commercial, industrial, trade or business purpose, or any building not having gas, water, electricity and other utilities connected.

C.It is unlawful to demolish any house, dwelling or other similar structure formerly used for human habitation or any commercial, industrial or other structure formerly used in the conduct of any trade or business without a proper permit. Any violation of this section will be a continuing violation and each day of violation will constitute a new offense.

§ 307-7

Transporting Structure

A.Any person transporting any house, dwelling, apartment or other structure formerly used for human habitation, or any commercial building or other structure formerly occupied in the conduct of any trade or business across or along the public roads or highways of the City must establish that it is licensed by the State public service commission or must furnish proof that it has in effect public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000.00 to protect the property and persons who may be damaged as a result of the moving of the structure.

B.A permit may be required by the State or federal departments of transportation for the transport of a structure on City, County, State or federal roads. Any required transport permit is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

§ 307-8

Eminent Domain Proceedings; Exemption from Fees

Eminent Domain Proceedings; Exemption from Fees When an owner of a single-family dwelling or the owner of a two-family dwelling who resides in the dwelling is effectively evicted by eminent domain proceedings or other governmental action, and desires to move his dwelling to another properly zoned location in the city where he will thereafter reside as his Sec. 307-9. Penalties home, such owner must obtain a permit as specified in this article but is not required to pay the moving permit fees.

§ 307-9

Penalties

Penalties Any violation of this article is punishable as provided in Sec. 1-11 of the Snellville Code of Ordinances.

Sec. 308-1. Generally Chapter 300. Buildings Article 8. Tests