A vehicle laden or with load shall not exceed a height of 13 feet six inches, except by permit as provided in this section. This section shall not be construed to require any railroad or public authorities to provide sufficient vertical clearance to permit the operation of such vehicle upon the highways of this state. Any damage to highways, highway or railroad structures or under passes caused by the height of any vehicle provided for by this section shall be borne by the operator or owner of the vehicle. Vehicles unladen or with load exceeding a height of 13 feet six inches, but not exceeding 14 feet may be operated with a permit issued by the state or jurisdictional local authorities. The permits shall be issued annually, with fees set by resolution of the City Council, and subject to rules adopted by the state. The state or a political subdivision shall not be liable for damage to any vehicle or its cargo if changes in vertical clearance of a structure are made subsequent to the issuance of a permit during the term of the permit.
(Ord. D-045, passed 10-3-2017)
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Related provisions, see Iowa Code § 321.456