The owner-operator of any vehicle or fleet owner of multiple vehicles which are subject to the gross weight limit restrictions contained herein may submit a written application for appeal ("application") for a hardship exemption to the Village Administrator.
(A) Within seven days of the filing of such an application, the Village Administrator shall schedule a hearing date thereon. The hearing shall commence within 30 days of the date of application. The rules of evidence applicable in a court of law in the State of Illinois shall be relaxed at this hearing. The permitting authority shall make a ruling and mail to each participant a written decision within 14 days from the date of the conclusion of the hearing.
(B) If the permitting authority determines that a valid hardship does exist, an exemption may be issued to the applicant. If, however, the vehicle weight limit restrictions are affirmed upon review, the administrative review action may be reviewed by a court if the petition for review is filed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit or any other court of competent jurisdiction within 35 days of the date the ruling was mailed to any party.
(C) It shall be mandatory for every exemption issued under this section to be carried in the vehicle to which it refers and it shall be produced for inspection upon request by any police officer or any other municipal officer or employee having police power.
(Ord. 1004, passed 6-20-2012)