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ORDINANCE NO. 44-)1.4 `7 G AN ORDINANCE regulating the relocation of buildings, moving of buildings or structures over streets, alleys, or other public property within the City of Everett, establishing procedures and fees for permits requiring surety bonds, and fixing penalties. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS No person or persons, firm or corporation shall move any part of a building along or across any street, alley, or other public property within the City of Everett without first obtaining a valid House Movers License as set forth in Chapter 13.60 of the E.M.C. and a permit to move on City of Everett streets from the Building Official. SECTION 2: GENERAL PROVISIONS All buildings to be moved for which a permit has been issued shall comply with the following general provisions in addition to all other requirements of this ordinance: (a) After a building or any part thereof is extended over, into, or is upon any part of any street, alley, or highway by virtue of the moving thereof, the person, firm, or corporation licensed under Section 1, shall be solely responsible for the moving of such buildings until same reaches its destination or is moved from any and all streets, alleys, or public property. Except as authorized by the Building Official, it shall be unlawful for any mover to leave standing or abandon the moving of a building while the same or any part thereof is in or upon any part of any street, alley or highway. (b) After a House Moving Permit has been issued and a building, or any part thereof has been removed from the original site, it shall be unlawful for any such mover to leave standing or abandon the moving of such building on any property other than for which a Construction Permit has been issued. (c) Any person, firm, or corporation moving a building under this Ordinance shall furnish an escort as may be required by the Chief of Police and shall bear all costs thereof. (d) All buildings moved into a fire zone more restrictive than its original location shall be made to comply with the requirements of the more restrictive fire zone. (e) Upon completion of the moving of any such building the owner shall proceed within ten days to bring the building into compliance with the approved plans, and all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, Fire Code, Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Electrical Code as adopted by the City Council, and all such work shall be completed within 120 days from the issuance of the Building Relocation Permit. Such permit may be renewed as set forth in the Building Code. In case the work is not completed within the allotted time herein specified, the Building Official may order any such building demolished, removed, or completed as set forth in Section 3 (f) of this Ordinance. The owner of any such building shall secure all necessary permits for required work prior to commencement of removal from its original site.