The Building code shall be the same edition as adopted by the State. The Building Code is adopted by administrative action per Section 24.301.202 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. The Building Code currently being enforced by the City of Great Falls is on file in the office of Community Development. Copies of each are available for inspection. Copies may be obtained from the Department of Labor & Industry, Building Standards Division, Building Codes Bureau, P.O. Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620, at cost plus postage; or the International Code Council (ICC), 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, www.iccsafe.org. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2810, (Exh. A) 2001)
OCCGF 17.28 establishes the Design Review Board and sets forth its purpose, authority, membership and the process to review Board decisions. The Board will review and approve development proposals for new commercial and multifamily buildings of eight units or more (excluding Planned Unit Developments and Townhouses). (Ord. 2722, 1997)
The Building Official shall keep or cause to be kept a record of the number, description, type, occupancy, size and valuation of every building or structure erected in the City during his/her term of office for which certificates or permits are issued. The Building Official shall also make a monthly report on or before the tenth day of each month, of the number of permits and certificates issued and the valuation of structures erected within the corporate limits of the City and of fees collected during the preceding month. (Ord. 2541 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Any person, firm or corporation desiring to move, or engage in the business of moving any house or structure into, out of, or within the City limits shall first obtain a house mover's license, the annual fee for which shall be set by City Commission resolution. (Ord. 2541 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Any person, firm or corporation desiring to obtain a house mover's license shall make application to the Community Development Department and shall supply a commercial general liability insurance policy and license bond as specified by City Commission resolution. Upon approval of the application and payment of the annual fee the license will be issued. (Ord. 2801, 2001; Ord. 2541 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Before any house or structure may be moved into, out of, or within the City, such licensed house movers shall make application for a permit for the moving of each separate house or structure to the Building Official and said Building Official shall inspect the same and the route upon which house or structure is proposed to be moved. All house moving shall be under the supervision of the Building Official of the City; and the Building Official may demand any precaution deemed advisable for the protection of the streets. Any mover shall make their own arrangements with all public utilities, Fire Department, Police Department, Park Department and Montana Department of Highways, either by agreement or under provisions of the State for such moving and shall furnish proof of such agreement on forms supplied by the Building Official. Each application shall furnish proof of compliance with all Montana regulations for such moving. (Ord. 2541 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Fees for the issuance of a permit to remove any house or structure shall be as set by City Commission resolution.
If the Building Official determines any structure over forty tons requires the services of an inspector while the building is in transit, an additional inspection fee shall be paid for all the time spent on inspection. (Ord. 2541 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Whenever said moved structure is to be relocated within the jurisdiction of the City, permits required by this code shall be obtained for such work as is necessary to locate, support, anchor, and supply utilities to the structure. Foundation and/or framing work at the relocated site shall be inspected and approved by the Building Official prior to such structure being placed upon the lot. Buildings or structures moved into or within the City shall comply with the provisions of this code for new buildings or structures. Demolition of foundation and utility abandonment on the original site shall be as required by razing guidelines. (Ord. 2541. §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).