§ 12.36.080. Permits for excess size and weight.

A.

The department of public works will issue a special permit in writing at the direction of the traffic and parking commission authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size and weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum specified in this title or otherwise not in conformity with the provisions of this regulation upon any highway under the jurisdiction of the traffic and parking commission.

B.

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

C.

The department of public works shall issue or withhold such permit at its discretion, or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicles described may be operated on the highways indicated, or otherwise to limit or prescribe conditions of operation of such vehicle or vehicles, when necessary to protect the safety of highway users, or to protect the efficient movement of traffic from unreasonable interference, or to protect the highways from undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces or structures.

D.

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 the traffic and parking commission, and no person shall violate any of the terms or conditions of such special permit.

E.

Section 12.84.020 sets out the penalty for violation of subsection D of this section.

(Ord. 93-575 § 4(l), 1993; § 1 (part) of Amdt. 2 to Ord. 90-1255, 7/17/90; Ord. 90-1255 § 1 (73), 1990; prior code § 27-1-269)