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§ 75.03 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.
   (A)   All applications for permits shall be given full consideration. Permits for proposed moves may be issued:
      (1)   When the city roadways and bridges will not be unduly damaged; and
      (2)   When the safety of the traveling public will be adequately protected.
   (B)   Applications for a permit to move an oversized and/or overweight vehicle, and/or load must be made to the Police Department. The following information shall be included on the permit application:
      (1)   Company name;
      (2)   Company address;
      (3)   Company fax and telephone numbers;
      (4)   Description of hauling vehicle or power unit;
      (5)   Description of load to be moved and if the load is carrying an attachment;
      (6)   Maximum dimensions, gross weight and axle weights of the vehicle including load;
      (7)   Roads under the jurisdiction of the city to be traveled; and
      (8)   Any special conditions.
(Ord. 2021-063, passed 12-14-2021)
§ 75.04 POLICE ESCORTS.
   Police escorts are required for certain vehicles and loads as indicated in the subsection herein. The total number of officers necessary to provide for a safe move shall be determined by the Police Department, based upon the size and weight of the permit move. Fees for escorts shall be in addition to the permit fees set forth herein. Escort fees shall provide for a minimum of two hours of service calculated by the most current overtime rate established by the Police Department.
(Ord. 2021-063, passed 12-14-2021)
§ 75.05 BONDS, INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE.
   (A)   The permittee shall assume total liability for any and all damages to streets, bridges, city owned appurtenances and private or public property while engaged in a permit move. The measure of liability is the cost for all repairs or replacement of property damaged by the permittee.
   (B)   The permittee shall indemnify and hold harmless the city and/or members of the Police Department from any costs, judgements or settlements, including attorney fees, arising from physical injuries, including loss of life, or damage to or loss of property related to acts or omissions by the permittee, its officers, agents or employees pursuant to the permit.
   (C)   Upon application for a permit, each applicant shall provide evidence of a valid comprehensive general liability insurance policy, with an insurance company approved by the city, for protection against personal injury or property damage in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The city and the Police Department shall be listed as a certificate holder on the policy.
(Ord. 2021-063, passed 12-14-2021)
§ 75.06 SUSPENSION AND REINSTATEMENT.
   (A)   Suspension of a current permit shall be for the time determined appropriate by the Police Department; however, reinstatement may be made upon conditions determined by the city and payment of all outstanding settlements or judgements.
   (B)   The Chief of Police or his or her designee shall administer and enforce this section and shall have the authority to grant, deny, suspend or reinstate permits. Any applicant or permittee denied a permit or who has had a permit suspended, upon request, shall be given a hearing before the Chief of Police first, then the City Mayor if the permittee is still unsatisfied.
   (C)   No permits shall be issued to an applicant or company who has outstanding fees or payments due to the city.
(Ord. 2021-063, passed 12-14-2021)
§ 75.07 PERMIT FEES SCHEDULE.
   (A)   The city with respect to highways under its jurisdiction shall collect a fee as shown herein from applicants for the issuance of a permit to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicle(s), and/or loads, which fit the categories shown. Any axle or gross weight greater than the maximum weights set forth in this chapter are subject to special assessment and investigation to determine appropriate fees.
   (B)   The City Clerk’s office is responsible for the billing, invoicing and collection of permit fees. The Clerk’s office, in its discretion, may make rules and regulations as to acceptable methods of payment and due dates. Any unpaid permit fees will be turned over to a collection agency under contract of the city.
   (C)   Fee schedule.
      (1)   The fee schedule for single vehicles shall be as follows:
Maximum length
45 feet
Maximum width
12 feet
Maximum height
13 feet, 6 inches
Category #1 A; Axles: 2
Gross weight
48,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$15
Round trip permit fee
$25
Quarterly permit fee
$85
Annual permit fee
$340
Category #2A; Axles: 2
Gross weight
54,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
28,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$20
Round trip permit fee
$35
Quarterly permit fee
$100
Annual permit fee
$400
Category #3A; Axles: 3+
Gross weight
60,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
21,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
40,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$25
Round trip permit fee
$45
Quarterly permit fee
$115
Annual permit fee
$460
Category #4A; Axles: 3+
Gross weight
68,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
48,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$30
Round trip permit fee
$55
Quarterly permit fee
$130
Annual permit fee
$520
Category #5A; Axles: 3+
Gross weight
72,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
48,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$60
Round trip permit fee
$115
Quarterly permit fee
$270
Annual permit fee
$1,080
Category #6A; Axles: 3+
Gross weight
80,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
27,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
54,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$70
Round trip permit fee
$135
Quarterly permit fee
$285
Annual permit fee
$1,140
Category #7A; Axles: 4+
Gross weight
72,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
21,000 pounds
Category #7A; Axles: 4+
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
40,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$35
Round trip permit fee
$65
Quarterly permit fee
$145
Annual permit fee
$580
Category #8A; Axles: 4+
Gross weight
76,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
23,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
44,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$40
Round trip permit fee
$75
Quarterly permit fee
$160
Annual permit fee
$640
Category #9A; Axles: 4+
Gross weight
80,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
27,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
54,000 pounds
Three or four axle group weight not to exceed
60,000 pounds
 
      (2)   The fee schedule for combination vehicles shall be as follows:
Maximum length
115 feet
Maximum width
12 feet
Maximum height
13 feet, 6 inches
Category #1B; Axles: 5+
Gross weight
88,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
23,000 pounds
Two axle tandem or three or four axle group weight not to exceed
44,000 pounds
Category #1B; Axles: 5+
Single trip permit fee
$30
Round trip permit fee
$55
Quarterly permit fee
$190
Annual permit fee
$760
Category #2B; Axles: 5+
Gross weight
100,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Two axle tandem or three or four axle group weight not to exceed
48,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$40
Round trip permit fee
$75
Quarterly permit fee
$220
Annual permit fee
$880
Category #3B; Axles: 6+
Gross weight
110,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
23,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
44,000 pounds
Three or four axle group weight not to exceed
54,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$45
Round trip permit fee
$85
Quarterly permit fee
$235
Annual permit fee
$940
Category #4B; Axles: 6+
Gross weight
120,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
48,000 pounds
Three or four axle group weight not to exceed
60,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$50
Category #4B; Axles: 6+
Round trip permit fee
$95
Quarterly permit fee
$250
Annual permit fee
$1,000
Category #5B; Axles: 6+
Gross weight
143,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
27,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
54,000 pounds
Three or four axle group weight not to exceed
78,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$60
Round trip permit fee
$115
Quarterly permit fee
$325
Annual permit fee
$1,300
Category #6B; Axles: 7+
Gross weight
162,000 pounds
Any single axle not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
50,000 pounds
Three axle group weight not to exceed
75,000 pounds
Four axle group weight not to exceed
100,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$70
Round trip permit fee
$135
Quarterly permit fee
$400
Annual permit fee
$1,600
Category #7B: Axles: 8+
Gross weight
187,000 pounds
Any single axle weight not to exceed
25,000 pounds
Two axle tandem weight not to exceed
50,000 pounds
Three axle group weight not to exceed
75,000 pounds
Category #7B: Axles: 8+
Four axle group weight not to exceed
100,000 pounds
Single trip permit fee
$80
Round trip permit fee
$155
Quarterly permit fee
$500
Annual permit fee
$2,000
 
      (3)   The fee schedule for over dimension (oversized vehicles) shall be as follows:
Legal weight(s) but oversize only
Legal weight(s) but oversize only
Category #1C
Width
10 feet
Height
13 feet, 6 inches
Length
115 feet
Escort
No
Single trip permit fee
$15
Round trip permit fee
$25
Quarterly permit fee
$75
Annual permit fee
$300
Category #2C
Width
12 feet
Height
13 feet, 6 inches
Length
115 feet
Escort
No
Single trip permit fee
$20
Round trip permit fee
$40
Quarterly permit fee
$120
Annual permit fee
$480
Category #3C
Width
14 feet
Height
13 feet, 6 inches
Length
115 feet
Escort
No
Category #3C
Single trip permit fee
$30
Round trip permit fee
$55
Quarterly permit fee
$165
Annual permit fee
$660
Category #4C
Width
18 feet
Height
16 feet
Length
135 feet
Escort
Yes
Single trip permit fee
$50
Round trip permit
$95
Category #5C
Width
>18 feet
Height
>16 feet
Length
>135 feet
Escort
Yes
Single trip permit fee
$100
Round trip permit fee
$195
 
(Ord. 2021-063, passed 12-14-2021)
§ 75.08 UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF VEHICLES.
   It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle, on the streets hereinafter designated, of a gross weight greater than indicated:
   (A)   Division Street from 127th Street to Des Plaines Street, a limitation of five tons gross weight.
(Ord. 2024-036, 8-27-2024)