(A) For purposes of this section,
PERMIT shall mean a special permit issued pursuant to I.C. 9-20-6-2 and this section, as provided herein.
(B) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may grant a heavy hauling permit (“permit”) for transporting heavy vehicles and loads or other objects over city rights-of-way otherwise prohibited by I.C. Art. 9-20 et seq.
(C) Upon written application by a form prescribed by the Board, and upon good cause shown, the Board may issue a permit if the Board finds that (a) the applicant has complied with the provisions of this section; and (b) other traffic will not be seriously affected and the highway and underground infrastructure improvements will not be seriously damaged.
(D) In the event a permit is issued by the Board, such permit shall authorize the operation of a tractor-semitrailer and load that exceeds the maximum length limitation under this chapter and is subject to regulation under this chapter no earlier than one-half hour before sunrise to no later than one-half hour after sunset.
(E) A permit may be issued under this section for a single trip or for a one year period.
(F) A permit may designate the route to be traversed and contain any other restrictions or conditions necessary for the proper protection of the traffic, highway, or bridge.
(G) Before a permit is issued under this section, an applicant must furnish satisfactory bond or other security to the satisfaction of the Board or otherwise satisfy the Board of the applicant’s responsibility to reimburse the Board and city for any damage to the street improvements and underground infrastructure.
(H) A permit shall be carried in or on the vehicle or other object to which the permit refers and be open to inspection by a police officer.
(I) A person shall not violate the terms or conditions of a special permit, a permit may not be construed as protection to or as a defense by a holder of a permit if the restrictions and rules to which the permit is subject are violated. A permit does not relieve the responsibility for damages to any highway, bridge, underground infrastructure, or other improvements or property.
(J) Upon submission of an application for a permit, the applicant shall pay the following non-refundable application fee, payable to the city: (a) for a single trip, $50; or (b) for a one year period, $150.
(Ord. 10-08, passed 5-24-10)