(A) The city may, upon application in writing and good cause being shown, issue a special permit, in writing authorizing the applicant to operate or remove a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum specified in the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, upon a street or highway under its jurisdiction.
(B) Application for a special permit shall be made to the Chief of Police on a form provided by the city and shall specifically describe the vehicle or vehicles and load to be operated or moved and the particular route upon which permit to operate is requested.
(C) The Chief of Police shall review all permit applications and impose restrictions or prescribe conditions of operation of the vehicle or vehicles, if necessary, to protect the safety of the public or to insure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces, structures or installations, and may require a reasonable inspection fee and other security as may be necessary to compensate for damages caused by the movement.
(Prior Code, § 29-73) (Ord. 88-4, passed 6-2-1988)