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File #: 980582    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/1998 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 11/24/1998
Effective date: 12/15/1998    
Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the moving of buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: BUILDING CODE, DEMOLITIONS, FEES, PERMITS
NUMB:
980582
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 2
REF:

XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to the moving of buildings.
SECS:
218-1 am
218-2-1 am
218-2-4 rp
218-2-5 rn
218-3-0 rc
218-3-1-a am
218-3-1-b am
218-3-1-c am
218-3-2 rc
218-3-3 am

ANLS:
- Analysis - This ordinance:

1. Repeals the requirement that the standards and appeals commission review a permit to move a building or structure prior to issuance of a permit by the commissioner of building inspection.

2. Permits the commissioner of building inspection to require a statement from a registered architect or engineer approving and outlining the moving process for large or unusual buildings.

3. Increases the amount of a wrecker's and mover's performance bond from $10,000 to $20,000.

4. Replaces the current requirement for a wrecker's and mover's indemnity bond with the requirement for a $1,000,000 certificate of insurance.

5. Changes the requirement that the city receive notice of cancellation of insurance from the current 10 days to 60 days.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:

Part 1. Section 218-1 of the code is amended to read:

218-1. Scope. The regulations in this chapter shall apply to the moving of buildings, unsafe buildings and structures, condemnation of buildings and structures, demolition, abandoned buildings [[, and to the art commission]] and are intended to supplement the provisions of s. 66.05, Wis. Stats.

Part 2. Section 218-2-1 of the code is amended to read:

218-2. Moving of Buildings. 1. PERMITS. No building or structure shall be moved without first obtaining a permit from the commissioner. When any building or structure is to be moved over any public thoroughfare, a separate permit shall also be obtained from the commissioner of public works.

>>a.<< The application for a permit shall conform to the regulations of ch. 200, and shall show the type of construction of the buildin...

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