(A) The director or his/her designee is authorized to issue special permits under this division for either a single movement or on a yearly basis for continuous operation. Every permit issued for continuous operations shall expire on December 31 of the year for which it is issued. The director may issue or withhold a special permit in his/her discretion or may issue a special permit conditioned upon the following:
(1) The number of trips authorized.
(2) Seasonal or other time limitations within which the overweight vehicle may be operated or moved on the designated streets.
(3) An undertaking or other security as may be deemed necessary to protect the city's streets, highways and bridges from damage.
(4) Required proof of financial responsibility in an amount required for compliance with California Vehicle Code section 16500.5.
(5) Such conditions of operation of the overweight vehicle as may be necessary to assure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces, bridges or other structures.
(6) Potential negative safety or environmental impacts in the opinion of the city traffic engineer, fire chief, or the police chief.
(B) No special permit issued pursuant to this section shall authorize the transport of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, as those terms are defined by local, state, and federal law.
(Ord. No. 2871)