§ 150-236. Special permits for moving materials exceeding state limits.

(a)

For occasional movements of materials or objects of dimensions or weights which exceed the limits provided by state law, a special permit shall be obtained.

(b)

The application for any permit required by this section shall specifically describe the motor vehicle and load to be operated or moved and the particular route for which a permit to operate is requested.

(c)

The director, bureau of traffic and transportation may, upon application, issue a special permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles upon the public streets, when the length, width, height or weight of the vehicle and load exceeds the maximum limit. Permits authorizing the movement of vehicles which exceed the maximum weight limit will not be valid unless approved by the director, office of transportation.

(d)

The director, bureau of traffic and transportation and the director, bureau of highways and streets may withhold permits for the movement of vehicles which exceed the maximum size and weight limits, if the movement of those vehicles would unduly interfere with the safety or the general welfare or the convenience of the general public. If the permit is issued, the director, bureau of traffic and transportation and the director, office of transportation may limit the number of trips, the time limits within which the vehicles may be operated or otherwise prescribe the conditions of operation of those vehicles on the public streets.

(e)

Every special permit issued under this section 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 the city.

(Code 1977, §§ 13-2373—13-2377; Ord. No. 2007-56(07-O-1899), § 13, 9-24-07)