Ord 2573 3/3/1970 ORDINANCE NO. 2573
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2398 SETTING
FORTH GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF PARA-
GRAPH 2204.3 OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING
CODE IN REGARD TO MOVING BUILDINGS ACQUIRED WITH
THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PROJECTS UN-
DER THE 1967 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM; MAKING
SUCH PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS.
WHEREAS, heretofore the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordi-
nance No. 2398 setting forth certain guidelines for the interpreta-
tion of Paragraph 2204. 3 of the Southern Standard Building Code
in regard to moving of buildings acquired with the acquisition of
right-of-way for projects under the 1967 Capital Improvements Pro-
gram; and,
WHEREAS, certain questions have arisen concerning this
Ordinance, and it is deemed advisable to set forth further guide-
lines in this regard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
In interpreting Paragraph 2204. 3 of the Southern Standard
Building Code, and Ordinance No. 2398, the Building Official shall
follow the further guidelines contained in this ordinance when con-
sidering an application to move any building which was acquired in
the acquisition of right-of-way for projects under the 1967 Capital
Improvements Program to any lot or parcel within the City of Wichita
Falls or within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Wichita Falls.
The moving of buildings from the right-of-way to another
location within the City or within the extraterritorial jurisdiction
of the City shall be prohibited unless the new site conforms to
applicable codes and regulations and is inspected by City forces.
If the proposed use of any building to be moved is in
keeping with the atmosphere of the area into which it is intended
to be moved, and if it can meet setback and platting requirements,
the moving permit should be granted; however, if it was anticipated
that the moving of a building from the right-of-way project would
not be in keeping with the general development of the area into
which it was to be moved, then the moving permit will be denied.
If a building in its present condition does not meet the
type and size requirements, but it is to be remodeled, then a moving
permit shall be issued on the basis of a submitted plan including
remodeling features of the dwelling; if these conditions are com-
parable to the existing dwellings, then a certificate of occupancy
will be issued upon the completion of such improvements.
If such a building is to be used as a multi-family dwell-
ing, the permit shall be granted if the off-street parking and
open space to be provided is as required in our regulations.
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If the building to be moved is to be used as a single-
family unit, it should be placed on a separately platted lot main-
taining all setback requirements as set forth in the subdivision
regulations.
If several of the buildings to be moved are to be joined
together to form multi-family units, or if a house is to be moved
and connected to an existing unit in order to increase its size,
plans shall be submitted showing that the connection will be
structurally sound and that the units will have the same exterior
finish and roof type. If these joined units are then built accord-
ing to the submitted plans, a certificate of occupancy will be
issued.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 3rd day of March, 1970.
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M A Y
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK