A. Unlawful Operation On Village Streets: No vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds the width, height, length or weight limitations set forth in this chapter shall be operated on any Village street or improved highway except upon issuance of a special permit.
B. Permit Required: A permit from the Village shall be required for the movement of any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a nondivisible load which exceeds any of the width, height, length or weight limitations of any Village street, improved highway or bridge to be traversed.
C. Permit Issuance; Application: A permit may be issued by the Village for good cause authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight exceeding the maximum limits specified in section 6-18-2 of this chapter upon receipt of an application by the Village of Hinsdale Police Department on a form provided therefor, containing at least all of the following information:
1. The name, address and phone number of the applicant;
2. The name, address and phone number of the applicant's business;
3. Whether the permit is for a single, round or multiple trips or for limited continuous operation;
4. A description of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and their respective loads;
5. The requested routing over Village streets to and from a specific location;
6. The gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and all axle weights; and
7. The width, length and height of the vehicle or combination of vehicles including load.
D. Enforcement: The Police Department shall administer and enforce this section and shall have the authority to grant, deny, suspend, revoke and reinstate permits. Any applicant or permittee denied a permit or who has had a permit suspended or revoked, upon request, shall be given a hearing before an authorized representative of the Police Department and, if applicant or permittee desires, may appeal the decision of the Police Department in a hearing before the Village Manager.
E. Restrictions: The following restrictions shall apply to any such permit:
1. A one-way or single trip movement means one 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 prohibited. Single trip permits are effective for five (5) consecutive days from the date of issuance.
2. A round trip movement means two (2) trips over the same route in opposite directions. Round trip permits are effective for ten (10) consecutive days from the date of issuance.
3. Multiple moves are those in such close proximity of each other in distance or in time that the Village of Hinsdale Police Department would consider incorporating two (2) or more permit moves within one permit application. Multiple move permits are effective for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of issuance.
4. Limited continuous operation (LCO) permits may be issued to a vehicle and load in a like manner as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) upon presentation of a valid copy of an LCO permit issued by IDOT. LCO permits are effective for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of issuance.
F. Payment Of Fee: The owner or their agent shall with any application for permit submit payment of a fee in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in subsection G of this section. Permits are valid only for the date periods specified on the permit and for the vehicle, load and route as established by the Chief of Police or designee. Substitutions of the vehicle, load or route are not permitted without the express written permission by the Chief of Police or designee.
G. Fee Schedule:
Fee | ||||
Permit Size | Single Trip | Round Trip | Multiple (Qtr.) | LCO (Qtr.) |
Fee | ||||
Permit Size | Single Trip | Round Trip | Multiple (Qtr.) | LCO (Qtr.) |
Width (with load): | ||||
Up to 12' | $57.00 | $86.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
12'1" to 13'6" | $86.00 | $115.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Over 13'6" | $86.00* | $115.00* | $202.00* | n/a |
Height (with load): | ||||
13'6" to 14'6" | $57.00 | $86.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Over 14'6" | $57.00* | $86.00* | $175.00* | n/a |
Length (with load): | ||||
Up to 75' | $57.00 | $86.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
75'1" to 100' | $86.00 | $115.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Over 100' | $86.00* | $115.00* | $202.00* | n/a |
Weight (with load): | ||||
Up to 88,000 lbs. | $57.00 | $86.00 | $175.00 | n/a |
88,001 to 100,000 lbs. | $86.00 | $115.00 | $202.00 | n/a |
100,001 to 120,000 lbs. | $115.00 | $145.00 | $259.00 | n/a |
120,001 to 150,000 lbs. | $145.00 | $175.00 | $348.00 | n/a |
Over 150,000 lbs. | $145.00* | $175.00* | $348.00* | n/a |
Notes: If a vehicle requires a permit due to multiple dimension or weight issues, the total fee assessed will be calculated on the highest dimension or weight fee. Fees marked with an asterisk are subject to additional assessment fees at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee, such as engineering studies, police escorts, or road damage costs.
H. Permit Information: The Chief of Police or designee is authorized to approve the application for permit and to designate the approved route in the Village for any such permitted vehicle. Upon approval of the application for permit and payment of the required fee, the Village of Hinsdale Police Department shall issue a permit containing the following information:
1. Permit number;
2. The date or date period the permit is valid;
3. Whether the permit is for a single, round or multiple trips or for limited continuous operation;
4. A description of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and their respective loads;
5. Authorized gross weight, axle weight, width, length and height of the vehicle(s) with load;
6. Authorized routing over Village streets to and from a specific location;
7. The fee paid;
8. The date and signature of the Chief of Police or designee; and
9. In addition, the permit will specify any special conditions with which the permittee shall comply that are deemed necessary or advisable by the Chief of Police or designee for the protection of the general public and the Village streets.
I. Familiarity With Contents; Acceptance: It shall be the duty of the permittee to read and familiarize themselves with all of the permit provisions upon receipt. Undertaking of the permit move shall be deemed prima facie evidence of acceptance of the permit and its conditions, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. The permittee is in compliance with all operation requirements;
2. All dimension and weight limitations specified in the permit will not be exceeded;
3. All operation, registration and license requirements have been complied with;
4. All financial responsibilities, obligations and other legal requirements have been met;
5. The permittee assumes all responsibility for injury or damage to persons or to public or private property including to themselves, their vehicle and equipment, or the object being transported caused directly or indirectly by the transportation or movement of vehicles and objects authorized under the permit; and
6. The permittee shall release and hold the Village harmless from all suits, claims, demands, damages, proceeding and judgments of any kind and shall defend and indemnify the Village from any such suit, claim, demand, damage, proceeding or judgment arising out of or resulting from any act or omission of the permittee under the permit, including, without limitation, any attorney fees or court costs incurred by the Village in responding to any of the same. Upon application for a permit(s), each applicant shall provide evidence of a valid comprehensive general liability insurance policy, with an insurance company approved by the Village, for protection against personal injury or property damage, in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
J. Permit To Be Kept In Vehicle: The permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which the permit applies at all times while operating on any street or improved highway within the Village and shall be exhibited upon demand to any law enforcement officer or authorized Village official.
K. Liability: The permittee shall assume total liability for any and all damages to streets, bridges, Village owned appurtenances and private or public property while engaged in a permit movement. The measure of liability is the cost for all repairs or replacement of property damaged by the permittee.
L. Violation: Whenever a vehicle is operated in violation of a Village permit whether by size, weight or general provision, either the owner or the driver of such vehicle may be prosecuted for such violation, and shall be held jointly and severally liable for any penalty imposed. (Ord. O2017-17, 4-4-2017)