The applicant shall show proof of liability insurance in an amount determined by the public works director, based upon the estimated property damage and liability risk. A copy of an insurance certificate shall be filed with the application and shall name the city of Gig Harbor as an additional named insured. The city reserves the right to require a complete copy of the insurance policy.

Upon receipt of an application, the public works director shall estimate the expense to remove and replace any city property to accommodate the moving of a building(s). Prior to the issuance of a permit, the public works director shall require the applicant to deposit a sum of money equal to twice the estimated expense.

The building official/fire marshal shall deny a permit if:

1. Any application requirement or any fee or deposit requirement has not been complied with;
2. The building is too large to move without endangering persons or property in the city;
3. The building is in such a state of deterioration or disrepair or is otherwise so structurally unsafe that it could not be moved without endangering persons and property in the city;
4. The building is structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved, if the removal location is in the city;
5. The applicant's equipment is unsafe and that persons and property would be endangered by its use;
6. Zoning code or other ordinances would be violated by the building in its new location.

The holder of a building moving permit(s) shall:

1. Use Designated Streets. Move a building only over streets designated for such use in the written permit;
2. Notification of Revised Moving Time. Notify the building inspector in writing of a desired change in moving date and hours as proposed in the application;
3. Notification of Damage. Notify the building inspector in writing of any and all damage done to property belonging to the city or other property within 24 hours after the damage or injury has occurred;
4. Display Lights. Cause red lights to be displayed during the nighttime on every side of the building, while standing on a street, in such manner as to warn the public of the obstruction, and shall at all times erect and maintain barricades across the streets in such manner as to protect the public from damage or injury by reason of the removal of the building;
5. Street Occupancy Period. Remove the building from the city streets after 24 hours of such occupancy, unless an extension is granted by the building inspector;
6. Comply with Governing Law. Within six months from the date of issuance of the permit comply with the city building, fire and zoning codes, and all other applicable ordinances and laws upon relocating the building in the city including the building and electrical code requirements as set forth in RCW 19.27.180;
7. Pay Expense of Officer. Pay the expense of a traffic officer ordered by the building inspector to accompany the movement of the building to protect the public from injury;
8. Clear Old Premises. If the original building site was located within the City of Gig Harbor, the applicant shall remove all rubbish and materials and fill all excavations to existing grade at the original building site so that the premises are left in a safe and sanitary condition;
9. Notify Utility and Transportation Companies. Notify each utility or public transportation company of any of its property that may be encountered in the moving route.

The building inspector shall designate the streets over which the building may be moved. The building inspector shall have the list approved by the police department. In making their determinations, the building inspector and the police department shall act to assure maximum safety to persons and property in the city and to minimize congestion and traffic hazards on public streets.

The building inspector shall inspect the building(s) and the applicant's equipment to determine if the standards for issuance are met.

1. Enforcing Officers. The public works director, building official/fire marshal and the police department shall enforce and carry out the requirements of this chapter.
2. Permittee Liable for Expense Above Deposit. The permittee shall be liable for any expense, damages or costs in excess of deposited amounts or securities, and the city attorney shall prosecute an action against the permittee in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of such excessive amounts.
3. Original Premises Left Unsafe. If the original building site was located within the City of Gig Harbor and the property has been left in an unsafe condition, the city shall notify the property owner and require abatement or restoration to a safe condition. If the property owner fails to take such action, the city may proceed to do the work necessary to leaving the original premises in a safe and sanitary condition, and the cost thereof shall be charged against the general deposit.

Note: See the entire standards in Chapter 15.36 Gig Harbor Municipal Code.