§ 9.46.120. Oversize and overweight permits generally.

A.

Authorized. The traffic engineer may exercise discretion, upon application in writing and good cause being shown therefor, to issue a special permit in writing, authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum specified in this chapter, or otherwise not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, upon any streets under the traffic engineer's jurisdiction.

B.

Application. The application for any such permit shall specifically describe the vehicle and load to be operated or moved and the particular street for which the permit to operate is requested.

C.

Issuance; conditions. The traffic engineer or designee may, when necessary to provide for the safety of other persons using the street, or to ensure against damage to the road foundations, surfaces or structures:

1.

Issue or withhold such permit in the traffic engineer's discretion; or,

2.

If such permit is issued:

a.

Limit the number of trips, or to

b.

Establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicles described may be operated on the streets indicated, or

c.

Otherwise to limit or prescribe conditions of operation of such vehicles, and

3.

Require such undertaking or other security as deemed necessary to compensate for any injury to any roadway or road structure.

D.

Display; compliance. The original of every such permit shall be carried in the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which it refers and shall be open to inspection by any police officer or authorized agent of any authority granting such permit, and no person may violate any of the terms or conditions of such special permit.

E.

State permits. Any permit issued by the state for an overweight or oversize vehicle shall be honored by the municipality only while such vehicle is operated in compliance with all restrictions imposed by the permit and with all size limitations set forth in this Code.

(CAC 9.46.120; AO No. 78-72; AO No. 80-4; AO No. 2011-113(S), § 136, 11-22-11, eff. 12-22-11)