The intent of this chapter is to protect the public investment in city streets by imposing weight limits for vehicles on city streets. The city council finds and declares that by reason of climatic and other conditions, city streets are seriously damaged and often destroyed by the continuous movement and operation of heavy trucks and other vehicles. By restricting or limiting the permissible weight of a vehicle traveling on a city street, the city will protect the public's investment and reduce potential public health and safety problems. The frequent operation of heavy vehicles on city streets decreases the anticipated life of the street, decreases property values and increases the cost to maintain, repair and improve city streets. (Ord. 160, 3-20-2007)