A. The village, with respect to any street or highway under its jurisdiction, may upon application to the Police Department through a format approved by the village and with good cause being shown, issue a permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size exceeding the maximum specified in section 7-4-6 or a vehicle or combination or vehicles, that is non-divisible or carrying a load that is non-divisible and exceeding the following limits:
1. Limits as indicated in section 7-4-6 of this Code;
2. Gross weights, axle weights or series of axle weights that exceed the maximum limits set forth in 625 ILCS 5/15-111(a); and
3. Vehicles specifically designed as tow trucks as defined in 625 ILCS 5/15-111(a)(12) engaging in the tow of a disabled vehicle from the original point of disablement to a point where repairs are to actually occur, when the point of repair is more than twenty (20) miles from the original point of disablement.
B. The applicant of the permit shall furnish the following information within the permit application:
1. Name, address and telephone number of the owner or lessee of the vehicle;
2. Applicant's name;
3. Type of permit requested (single trip, round trip, multiple trip);
4. Description and registration of the power unit;
5. Description of load to be moved;
6. Number of axles of the vehicle of combination of vehicles;
7. Gross weight of the vehicle and its load;
8. Axle weights of all single, tandem or series of axles;
9. Width, length and height of the vehicle and its load;
10. Origin of the load within the state or state line if the origin is outside of the State of Illinois;
11. Roads within the village which are requested to be traveled;
12. Container identification number of any intermodal shipping container; and
13. Approved IDOT and (if applicable) DuPage County overweight permits.
C. The Chief of Police, or his designee is authorized to review, authorize, modify or reject all permit applications. Routes may be modified prior to authorization as determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.
D. Upon authorization and payment of the permit fees, specified in the fee schedule of this section, the Chief of Police, or his designee shall issue a permit allowing passage of the overweight and/or overdimension vehicle over the authorized village roadways. The permit shall contain:
1. Permit number;
2. Dates that the permit is valid;
3. Type of permit (single trip, round trip);
4. Description of the load to be moved;
5. Authorized gross weight, axle weights, width, length and height;
6. The authorized routing over village streets including the origin and destination point within the village;
7. The fees paid;
8. The date and name of the police officer, village engineer, or designee; and
9. Any general conditions that the permittee must comply with that are consistent and reasonable for the protection of the general public and village streets. A copy of all permits issued will be provided to the Traffic Sergeant and/or Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer of the Glendale Heights Police Department for information and compliance.
E. Permits issued will authorize movement between specific dates depending on the type of permit obtained. Any movement outside of the dates listed on the permit shall be deemed to be unpermitted and will be subject to legal size and weight laws. The Chief of Police or his or her designee reserves the right to modify the number of calendar days each permit is allowed to run concurrent with permits issued by other government agencies issued for the same movement.
1. Single Trip: One (1) move from the point of origin to the point of destination. Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of destination are expressly prohibited. Single trip permits are valid for seven (7) days from the requested date and time of issuance.
2. Round Trip: Two (2) trips over the same route in opposite directions. Any additional stops between the point of origin and point of destination (and reverse) are expressly prohibited. Round trip permits shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed fourteen (14) days from the date and time of issuance.
3. Limited continuous operation (LCO) overweight permits.
a. Category 1: LCO permits are issued to a single power unit and may tow or carry non-divisible, interchangeable loads for the duration of the permit. The maximum gross weight for any LCO permit is one hundred and twenty thousand (120,000) pounds.
b. Category 2: LCO permits are issued to single or combination units for residential streets posted with a five (5) Ton (ten thousand (10,000) lbs.) weight limit as restricted by Section 7-4-5 of this Code. The maximum gross weight for this LCO permit for travel on restricted roadways is eighty thousand (80,000) pounds. The application will be made for the power unit, but must cover the total weight of the vehicle or combination. All vehicle gross, axel, tandem, and registration weights must be in accordance with 625 ILCS 5/15-111 and 625 ILCS 5/3-401 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
F. Permits for vehicles that are oversized (height or length) or overweight are only valid a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset, on any day for which a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation is valid.
G. The permit, when issued, constitutes an agreement between the permittee and the village that the move described in the application will take place only as described. The permittee has the responsibility to report any inaccuracies or errors on the part of the village or the permittee to the Glendale Heights Police Department, prior to moving any load. Undertaking the move is prima facie evidence of acceptance of the permit as issued and that:
1. The permittee is in compliance with all operation requirements;
2. All height, length and weight limitations specified in the permit;
3. All operation, registration and license requirements;
4. All financial responsibilities, obligations and other legal requirements; and
5. The permittee assumes all responsibility for injury or damage to persons or to public or private property, including his or her own, or to the object being transported, caused directly or indirectly by the transportation or movement of vehicles and objects under the permit. The permittee agrees to hold the village harmless from all suits, claims, damages, or proceedings of any kind and to indemnify the village for any claim it may be required to pay arising from the movement.
H. The routing prescribed in the permit constitutes the sole extent of the authority granted by the permit for the use of roads within the jurisdiction of the village. Any vehicle and/or load found to be operating on village roadways not specified on its permit will be considered to be off route and without a permit. Permits shall be in the drivers possession at all times and shall be exhibited upon demand by any enforcement officer, police officer or other authorized village official. Permits may be displayed electronically so long as it is accessible to any of the above listed authorized agents upon demand.
I. Any vehicle(s) and/or load that is found to be divisible will render the permit null and void. The entire gross weight and axle weights of the vehicle(s) with the load will then be subject to legal weights as defined in 625 ILCS 5/15-111. It is the duty of the applicant to verify the non-divisibility of the vehicle(s) before applying for the permit. The permit itself is prima facie evidence that the applicant confirmed the vehicle(s) and/or load was non-divisible.
J. If required, arrangement shall be made by the permittee to have the proper utilities notified, property moved, bridge or highway analysis performed and completed in advance of any permit movement.
K. All movements under the permit shall be made in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The Chief of Police or his or her designee holds the right to change any requirements or provisions of the permit or permit process as deemed rationally related to the interests of the village.
L. Permits are null and void if altered for the purpose of deception. Permits issued under this section constitute the grant of a privilege by the village and may be denied or suspended for such reasons as the village may deem rationally related to its governmental interests.
M. Single trip and round trip permits are considered null and void if the permittee is found to make more than the number of authorized movements as provided by the permit.
N. The village, with respect to streets and 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 vehicles, and/or loads, which fit the categories shown. Any axle or gross weight greater than the maximum weights set forth in this section is subject to special assessment and investigation to determine appropriate fees.
1. The fee schedules for all vehicles are as follows:
a. Oversize Fee Schedule (Legal Weight Only):
Category | Max Width | Max Height | Max Length | Escort | Single Trip** | Round Trip*** |
S1 | 14' | 14'6" | 115' | No | $50.00 | $80.00 |
S2 | 18' | 15'6" | 135' | Yes | $75.00 | $120.00 |
S3 | >18' | 16+ | >135' | Yes | $100.00 | $160.00 |
b. Overweight Vehicle Fee Schedule:
Weight (With Load) | Single Trip** | Round Trip*** |
Up to 100,000 lbs | $100.00 | $175.00 |
100,001-120,000 lbs | $135.00 | $250.00 |
120,001-150,000 lbs | $150.00 | $275.00 |
Over 150,000 lbs | $175.00 | $325.00 |
c. Limited Continuous Operation (LCO) Overweight Permits:
Category 1 Weight (With Load) | Daily | 7 Day Permit | 30 Day Permit |
Up to 100,000 lbs (5-axle) | $150.0 0 | $300.00 | $600.00 |
Up to 120,000 lbs (6-axle) | $150.0 0 | $300.00 | $600.00 |
Category 2 Weight (With Load) | Daily | 7 Day Permit | 30 Day Permit |
10,000-26,000 lbs | $10.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
26,001-54,999 lbs | $25.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 |
54,999-73,280 lbs (3-5 Axel) | $30.00 | $150.00 | $250.00 |
73,281-80,000 lbs (5 Axel) | $45.00 | $200.00 | $300.00 |
2. All permit requests made on the same day or within one (1) business day of moving the vehicle shall incur a fifty dollars ($50.00) surcharge to the permit fee.
O. It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to operate any vehicle upon any street or highway in the village in violation of the provisions of this section and the owner and operator may be prosecuted for such violation.
P. For purposes of this section, the following definition shall apply:
NON-DIVISIBLE: | A vehicle and load will be considered non-divisible when further separating or dismantling the vehicle or load: a. Would require more than eight (8) work hours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. (The applicant has the burden of proof as to the number of work hours required to dismantle the load.) b. Will compromise or destroy the intended use of the load only. A load can be either permanently mounted or temporarily secured equipment. Any parts, fluids, or material necessary to the operation of only the power unit portion of the vehicle shall be deemed non-divisible. c. Would prohibit the vehicle from hauling one attachment that is necessary to the operation of the load. To be considered non-divisible, the attachment must be securely mounted to the load in the manner it is to be used and not carried as a separate object on the hauling vehicle. (Ord. 2021-77, 11-4-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-43, 6-2-2022) |