LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
ORDINANCE NO. BL2010-613
An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the moving of houses and other buildings or structures.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 16.08.014 of Chapter 16.08 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting subsection M. in its entirety and substituting with the following new subsection M.:
M. Chapter 3 of the 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is hereby amended by adding the following new section R325:
SECTION R325--HOUSE MOVING
Any person desiring to move any house, building, or structure shall comply with all of the provisions set forth in Section 16.28.175 of the Metropolitan Code.
Section 2. Chapter 16.28 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following new Section 16.28.175:
16.28.175 Moving of houses, buildings, or structures.
A. Any person desiring to move any house, building, or structure shall obtain a moving permit as provided in this Title. If the house, building, or structure is to be moved to another location within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government, the application for the moving permit shall be accompanied by an application for a foundation permit and a building permit. Said building permit shall be accompanied by complete plans and specifications showing the changes or conditions of said house, building, or structure and all contemplated improvements, signed by the owner or the owner's agent. Exception: No construction plans are required for one and two family dwellings.
B. Not later than 45 days after the date the moving permit is obtained, the house, building, or structure must either: (1) be permanently affixed on a foundation at the new site; or (2) moved to a site outside of the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government.
C. If a house, building, or structure is removed from the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government, said house, building, or structure shall not be moved back into Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County unless another moving permit is obtained pursuant to subsection A. of this section. Any house, building, or structure to be moved back into Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County shall be permanently affixed on its new foundation not later than 30 days from the date the moving permit is obtained. No house, building, or structure that was not originally built within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government shall be permitted to be moved into Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.
D. The owner of any house, building, or structure that is moved to another site within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government shall make all necessary improvements required in order for said house, building, or structure to comply with the requirements of this Code not later than 150 days from the date the house, building, or structure is placed on its new foundation. The Building Official may grant one extension of 60 days upon a showing of delay caused by matters beyond the control of the owner or house mover.
E. Moving permits issued pursuant to this Section shall include a condition that the exterior of the house, building, or structure to be moved be covered with an appropriate housewrap.
F. Any person who fails to satisfy the above-mentioned time requirements shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1.01.030 of the Metropolitan Code.
G. No permit shall be issued for the moving of any house, building, or structure if the applicant for the permit has been found guilty of violating the provisions of this section, or of failing to satisfy the conditions of a previously issued permit for the moving of any house, building, or structure, by a court of competent jurisdiction within twelve (12) months preceding the application for said permit.
Section 3. Section 16.28.240 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting subsection D. in its entirety.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Phil Claiborne
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| Introduced: | January 5, 2010 |
| Passed First Reading: | January 5, 2010 |
| Referred to: | Codes Committee |
| Passed Second Reading: | January 19, 2010 |
| Passed Third Reading: | February 2, 2010 |
| Approved: | February 3, 2010 |
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