A permit for excess size and weight authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight or load exceeding the maximum specified by State law or the City over those streets or bridges named in the permit which are under the jurisdiction of the City and for which the City is responsible for maintenance is required as follows:
1. The Public Works Director or his authorized agent may at their discretion, and upon application and with good cause, issue permits for the movement on city streets of indivisible oversize and/or overweight vehicles and loads as defined by Iowa Code Section 321. The maximum vehicle dimensions and weight are as specified in Sections 321.452 through 321.466 of the Iowa Code or succeeding legislation.
A. Permits for excess size and weight may be issued by the City as single trip permits or annual permits. All permits shall be in writing, shall be carried in the cab of the vehicle for which the permit has been issued, and shall be available for inspection at all times.
B. Fees: The fee for the issuance of an annual permit for excess size and weight shall be $250.00. A fee shall not be required for single-trip permits.
C. The permit holder must comply with all provisions of Chapter 321E of the Iowa Code, including requirements for escort vehicles, lights, signs, and flags.
D. When in the judgment of the Public Works Director or law enforcement official the movement of a permitted vehicle of excess size and/or weight will be hazardous to public safety or will cause undue damage to a specific street pavement, curb, sidewalk or other property, the permit shall be revoked either permanently or temporarily. The reasons for the revocation and tenure of the revocation shall be so noted in writing to the permit holder.
E. The permit holder must comply with the restrictions and requirements in regard to temporary embargos, load limits on certain streets, load limits on bridges, truck routes and any other restrictions as designated in this chapter.
(Ord. 1801 – Apr. 14 Supp.)