Relocation Permits Generally.

Austin City Code tit. 25, ch. 25-11, art. 3, div. 1

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Austin City Code § 25-11-141 RELOCATION PERMIT REQUIREMENT.

§ 25-11-141 - RELOCATION PERMIT REQUIREMENT. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person must obtain a relocation permit to move a building regulated by this title from one site to another or along public right-of-way. (B) A relocation permit is not required to move a building that: (1) is specifically designed and constructed to be portable; (2) has a loaded height of not more than 14 feet and a loaded width of not more than 14 feet. Source: Section 13-1-745(a)(2) and (g); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-142 PERMIT APPLICATION.

§ 25-11-142 - PERMIT APPLICATION. (A) A person must submit an application for a relocation permit to the building official on a form prescribed by the building official. The application must include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the building to be moved; (2) the current address of the building, legal description of the current location of the building, and current use of the building; (3) the proposed address of the building, legal description of the proposed location of the building, and proposed use of the building. (B) In addition to the application, an applicant must submit: (1) a tax certificate indicating that delinquent taxes are not due on the property from which the building is removed or the property to which the building is to be moved; (2) a floor plan of the building to be moved; and (3) if the building is to be relocated within the city's zoning jurisdiction, a plot plan of the proposed location showing all required setbacks and measurements. (C) An applicant for a relocation permit must pay the application fee and deposit established by separate ordinance. Source: Sections 13-1-745(h)(1) and (2) and 13-1-745(i)(1) and (2); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-143 DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW.

§ 25-11-143 - DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW. (A) The building official shall submit each application for a relocation permit to affected city departments for review. The departments shall provide the building official with a recommendation on issuance of the permit. (B) The applicant may amend the application if it is disapproved. Source: Section 13-1-745(k); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-144 INSPECTION.

§ 25-11-144 - INSPECTION. (A) The building official shall inspect the building to be moved and the proposed location of the building to determine whether the move complies with applicable city ordinances. (B) The building official may not issue a permit if the building official determines that: (1) the structure cannot safely be moved; or (2) the structure cannot be made to comply with city ordinances in its proposed location. Source: Section 13-1-745(l); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-145 DENIAL FOR REPEATED VIOLATIONS.

§ 25-11-145 - DENIAL FOR REPEATED VIOLATIONS. The building official may deny a permit application submitted by a mover who knowingly and repeatedly violates the provisions of this title. Source: Section 13-1-745(m); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-146 PERMIT ISSUANCE.

§ 25-11-146 - PERMIT ISSUANCE. The building official shall issue a relocation permit if the building official determines that: (1) the proposed relocation complies with applicable regulations; (2) the applicant has paid required fees and deposits; and (3) the applicant has obtained all required building permits. Source: Sections 13-1-741 and 13-1-745(i)(1); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-147 APPEAL.

§ 25-11-147 - APPEAL. An interested party may appeal the decision of the building official to approve or deny a relocation permit to the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeal. Source: Section 13-1-744; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-11-148 PERMITS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED.

§ 25-11-148 - PERMITS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED. A permittee may not transfer or attempt to transfer a permit or right granted under this division. Source: Section 13-1-745(n); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.

Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-11BUDEREPESPREHIST_ART3REPE_DIV1REPEGEFetched: 10/27/2026