(A) A permit shall be required for the movement of any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a non-divisible load on roadways and bridges within the jurisdiction of the city which exceeds the dimensions and weights permitted for the particular roadways to be traversed whether they are non-designated or designated roadways.
(B) With respect to any street or highway under its jurisdiction, upon application to the Police Department on forms provided by the Police Department and good cause being shown therefor, the city may issue a special permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum specified in § 76.02. The applicant shall furnish the following information in the special permit application:
(1) The name and address of the owner or lessee of the vehicle;
(2) Applicant's name;
(3) Type of permit request, whether it is for a single trip, round trip, or multiple routing;
(4) The description and registration (or the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) registration number or classification) of the power unit;
(5) Description of the object or vehicle to be moved;
(6) The number of axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles;
(7) The maximum axle weights of all single, tandem or series axles;
(8) Maximum gross weight of the vehicle;
(9) The maximum width, length and height of the vehicle and load;
(10) Requested routing over city streets to and from a specific location.
(C) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
MULTIPLE MOVES. Those that are in such close proximity to each other in distance or in time, that the Police Department would consider incorporating two or more permit moves within one permit application. When granted by the Police Department, multiple move permits shall be for a period time not to exceed 90 days from the date of issuance.
ONE-WAY or SINGLE TRIP MOVEMENT. 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 expressly prohibited. Single trip permits are effective for seven consecutive days from the date of issuance unless otherwise directed by the Police Department.
ROUND TRIP MOVEMENT. Two trips over the same route in opposite directions. Round trip permits are effective for 14 consecutive days from the date of issuance.
(D) The owner or the owner's designee shall submit an application fee based on the chart below for a single routing, which will be valid for seven calendar days, for a round trip routing valid for 14 calendar days, or for multiple routings, which shall be valid for a base period of three months. Permits may be issued for a maximum of four consecutive permit periods (365 days) with the permit fee calculated in the appropriate multiples of the base three-month multiple trip permit. Permits are valid only for the dates specified on the permit and for the specific vehicle, load and routing as established by the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee. No substitution of vehicle, load or routing is permitted without the express written permission of the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee, and the permit must be carried in the vehicle to which the permit applies.
(E) Fee schedule.
Permit size - weight (with load) | Fee | ||
Single trip | Round trip | Multiple | |
Up to 100,000 pounds | $50 | $75 | $150 |
100,001 - 120,000 | $75 | $100 | $200 |
120,001 - 150,000 | $100 | $125 | |
Over 150,000 | $100* | $125* | |
* Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering, and road damage fees.
Permit size - width (with load) | Fee | ||
Single trip | Round trip | Multiple | |
Up to 12' | $25 | $40 | $75 |
12'1" - 13'6" | $50 | $75 | $100 |
Over 13'6" | $50* | $75* | |
* Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.
Permit size - height (with load) | Fee | ||
Single trip | Round trip | Multiple | |
13'6" - 14'6" | $25 | $40 | $75 |
Over 14'6" | $50* | $75* | |
* Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.
Permit size - length (with load) | Fee | ||
Single trip | Round trip | Multiple | |
Less than or equal to 100' | $25 | $40 | $75 |
Over 100' | $50* | $75* | |
* Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.
Note: If a vehicle requires a permit due to multiple weight and/or dimension issues, the total fee will be based on the largest individual weight or dimension factor only.
(F) The Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee is authorized to approve the application for approved routes. Upon approval and payment of all required fees, the Police Department shall issue a permit allowing passage of the oversize and/or overweight vehicles over city streets. The permit shall be specific and contain:
(1) Permit number;
(2) The dates the permit is valid;
(3) Whether the permit is for single, round or multiple trip routing;
(4) The description of object or vehicle to be moved;
(5) Authorized gross weight, axle weights, width, length and height;
(6) The authorized routing over city streets including the origin and termination point within the city;
(7) The fee paid;
(8) The date and signature of the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee;
(9) In addition, the permit will specify general conditions that the permittee must comply with that are consistent and reasonable for the protection of the general public and city streets. A copy of all permits issued will be provided to the City Administrator for informational purposes.
(G) It is the duty of the permittee to read and familiarize himself or herself with the permit provisions upon receipt. Undertaking of the permit move is deemed prima facie evidence of acceptance of the permit and that:
(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; and
(5) The permittee assumes all responsibility for injury or damage to persons or to public or private property, including the Chiefs own, or to the object being transported, caused directly or indirectly by the transportation or movement of vehicles and objects authorized under the permit. The permittee agrees to hold the city harmless from all suits, claims, damages, or proceedings of any kind and to indemnify the city for any claim it may be required to pay arising from the movement.
(H) The permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which the permit applies at all times while operating on streets within the city and shall be exhibited upon demand to any law enforcement officer, police officer or authorized official of the city.
(I) Whenever any vehicle is operated in violation of the provisions of a city permit whether it be by size, weight or general provisions, and either or both the owner or driver of such vehicle shall be deemed guilty and either or both the owner or the driver of such vehicle may be prosecuted for such violation.
(Ord. 02-81, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 08-2, passed 5-13-08; Am. Ord. 13-54, passed 11-12-13)