These guidelines are intended to clarify the procedures,
policies and requirements for contractors, developers,
property owners and other for the movement of a building
within the City of Muskegon.
Advance planning is the key to an uncomplicated move.
Notice to public utilities and to the city should occur six
weeks prior to the planned move date.
Application for a building moving permit originates at the
Neighborhood and Construction Services Department at City
Hall. If the structure is to be moved from one site to another
within the city, it must be checked by the Neighborhood and
Construction Services Department for building code
conformance. The building must be compatible with other
structures in the area to which it is being moved. A separate
permit will be required for the placement at the new site.
Applications for a moving permit shall be accompanied by a
permit fee, which is as follows:
- $500 for a dwelling or commercial building
- $200 for a garage
Proof of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 must be
presented by contractor prior to commencement of the
move. The City must be named as a co- insured, and the
binder shall not contain any exclusions. Additionally, a
performance bond of $1,000 shall be deposited with the
City Treasurer in the form of cash or a cashiers check. The
bond will be refunded upon payment of all costs to the City
including costs arising from escort by both Police and
Department of Public Works personnel. All other incidental
city costs resulting from the move, including signage
replacement or cleanup , will be assessed prior to the
return of the bond.
It is required that public utilities (Consumers, GTE, Michcon,
Cable TV) accompany the move, and it is the responsibility of
the mover to notify the utility companies, preferably six
weeks in advance of the planned move. Arrangements must
be made with the City Water and Sewer Department, as well
as the public utilities, for the discontinuance of service.
A moving permit will not be approved if any water or waste
bills are due.
The moving route should be the most direct possible;
however , consideration must be given to traffic movement
and the existing streetscape, and the minimization of tree
branch cutting. The roadway selected must be capable of
supporting the axle load. If the move requires the use, or
crossing of, a State highway , a permit must also be obtained
from the State, and a minimum of six weeks is required for
such permit. The State will not permit use of its roadways on
either Mondays, Fridays, weekends or holidays. Five
working days are required for route approval.
Prior to filling any excavation, basement or crawl space, the
sewer and water service lines must be properly capped at
the service shut -off. The sewer may be capped at the
excavation using concrete as the cap. The foundation must
be removed at least 24 inches below grade. Basement
floors must be broken to allow draining of the fill area. The
concrete blocks, or other debris must be removed prior to
filling .The site must be seeded with a fast growing grass
seed.
The Neighborhood and Construction Services Department
will notify the departments of Planning, Engineering, Public
Works, Police and Fire. Such departments will review the
permit , and any concerns involving the proposed move will
be communicated to the Neighborhood and Construction
Services Department within ten (10) days, including:
- capacity of the pavement to carry the load per axle
- required tree trimming
- the width of the right - of- way
- any other issues which may affect the free movement of the structure on the street
- special conditions which may exist should be included in the report.
Route cleanup shall be completed on the day of the move.
Neighborhood and Construction Services Department
City Hall
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
Phone (231) 724-6718
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