10.28.050 Permits for Moving Buildings.
A. No permit to move a building over 14 feet wide or requiring the use of dollies shall be issued except to authorized house movers. An authorized house mover is defined as one who has submitted a certificate of liability insurance with Pierce County as an additional named insured and in good standing with Pierce County. Liability insurance shall be in amounts not less than $1,000,000.00 or a greater amount as set by the Executive or her/his designee, to the end that Pierce County will not have to defend or pay any claims brought as a result of the house or building moving operation. The certificate of liability insurance is to be executed by an insurance agent authorized to do business in the state of Washington, on a form furnished by the County.
B. Before a permit will be issued, the building mover must submit an application to the Department of Planning and Public Works which shall include all of the following:
1. Type of building to be moved;
2. Present location of building;
3. Proposed new location of building;
4. Proposed route over which it is to move;
5. Building permit number if building is to be located in Pierce County;
6. Date(s) of move;
7. Vehicle description and license plate number for each vehicle, dolly and trailer;
8. Dimensions of building when loaded including all eaves, porches, etc., if attached during movement; and
9. Such other information which may aid the Department in determining whether or not to approve such application.
C. Movement of buildings over 14 feet wide is prohibited on Fridays after 3 p.m.; on holidays observed by the County; and during the afternoon of the day preceding said holiday.
D. All moves and time of moves must be approved by the Department of Planning and Public Works.
E. It shall be the responsibility of the building mover to:
1. Inspect the proposed route of each move before the application is made;
2. Contact utility companies regarding the moving of wires, poles and/or other obstacles of a similar nature when required;
3. Notify the Pierce County Sheriff Department, Traffic Control Section and the Planning and Public Works traffic signal shop of the time of move for coordination of traffic and surveillance of traffic-control devices, both signs and signals;
4. Notify all fire districts into or through which the move will be made; and
5. Obtain permission from the appropriate authorities when the move is to pass through an incorporated area or on a state highway.