(A) Licensed garbage haulers shall comply with weight restrictions and weight requirements while operating their vehicles within the corporate limits of the city. However, a continuing permit may be issued for the movement of a licensed garbage hauler’s truck; the truck must have an enclosed body and a compacting mechanism designed and used exclusively for the collection and transportation of garbage or refuse. The truck and load may exceed the maximum axle load permitted by law by no more than 20% on only one axle, on one tandem axle or one group of axles when the vehicle is laden with garbage or refuse and when the vehicle is within the maximum gross load as permitted by state statutes.
(B) (1) The permit applied for shall be accompanied by a fee as set by resolution of the Mayor.
(2) The permit shall be issued, if it is accompanied by the fee and if it complies with the requirements as set forth herein, by resolution.
(C) Any fees which may be required by the state or any applications for special continuing permits for hauling garbage or refuse shall be completed by the applicant and submitted to the appropriate state Department of Transportation office.
(Prior Code, § 71.013) (Ord. 98-27, passed 7-20-1998) Penalty, see § 71.999