7-5-9: SPECIAL PERMITS:
Upon application to the director with a showing of good cause, a special permit may be issued authorizing the applicant to operate, move or park a vehicle exceeding the maximum weight limit set forth in section 7-5-4 or 7-5-6 of this chapter. Special permits may be issued provided the city street has been designed and constructed for such weight, for any shipment duly certified as necessary by military officials or by officials of public or private utility facilities or when in the opinion of the director the movement or action is necessary to provide a benefit or convenience to residents and property owners within the city. Application shall be made in writing on forms provided by the city and shall be submitted at least twenty four (24) hours in advance of the proposed movement. At a minimum, the application shall contain the name, address and phone number of the owner of the vehicle, the place where the vehicle will be moved including an identification of the city street(s), a description of the vehicle including its certified weight and an agreement to pay for all damage done to the city streets by such vehicle. Fees for a special permit shall be set by city council resolution. (Ord. 160, 3-20-2007)