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(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)
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)
(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)
(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)
(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)