(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIVE-AXLE TRUCK.
Any vehicle with five axles, or more, commonly known as an "18-wheeler." The term vehicle shall have the same definition as set forth in the California Vehicle Code.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or propel any five-axle truck, or any vehicle in excess of 15,000 pounds, or to cause or allow any such five- axle truck or vehicle in excess of 15,000 pounds to be driven or propelled, on the following streets, or portions thereof:
(1) Fremont Avenue. From Valley Boulevard South to the city limit.
(2) Hellman Avenue. From Fremont Avenue to Elm Street.
(C) The Director of Public Works shall cause to be erected on each street upon which any five-axle truck or vehicle in excess of 15,000 pounds is prohibited, at its intersection with each street upon which such five-axle trucks or vehicles in excess of 15,000 pounds are allowed, and on each street upon which such five-axle trucks or vehicles in excess of 15,000 pounds are prohibited at its intersection with the boundary line of the city, an appropriate sign.
(D) This section shall not apply to any vehicle which is subject to Cal. Pub. Util. Code §§ 1031 to 1036, inclusive (vehicles used in conjunction with a passenger stage corporation).
(E) This section shall not apply to any commercial vehicles making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted streets described herein, or only accessible via the restricted streets described herein, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon the restricted street, or only accessible via the restricted streets described herein, for which a building permit has previously been obtained.
(F) This section shall not apply to any vehicle owned by a public utility or a licensed contractor while necessarily in use in the construction, installation, or repair of any public utility.
Ord. 4397, passed 8-27-01)