A. Definition: As used in this Section, “Gross weight” means the unloaded weight of a vehicle or the unloaded weight of a truck-tractor and semitrailer combination, plus the weight of the load.
B. Weight Restrictions: No person shall operate a motor vehicle of over fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross weight on or over the portion of Hadley Avenue lying between 80th and 90th Streets in the City.
C. Temporary Permit: The Director of Public Works shall have authority to issue temporary permits for motor vehicles of over fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross weight to operate on that portion of Hadley Avenue described in subsection B of this Section.
D. Exempt Vehicles: The provisions of this Section shall not apply to vehicles owned by or performing work for: (1) a sanitation company; (2) a utility company; (3) the City; (4) the County; (5) the State; (6) the United States; (7) the school district transportation offices; or (8) the Metropolitan Transit Commission.