(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 Village which exceeds the dimensions and weights permitted for the particular roadways to be traversed whether they be non-designated or designated roadways.
(b) The Village with respect to any street or highway under its jurisdiction may upon application to the Richton Park Police Department on forms provided by the Community and Economic Development department and good cause being shown therefore 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 Section 434.03 of this chapter. 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 be for a single trip, round trip, or multiple routine;
(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 Village streets to and from a specific location.
(c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) A one-way or single trip movement shall mean 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.
(2) Round trip movement shall mean two trips over the same route in opposite directions. Round trip permits are effective for fourteen consecutive days from the date of issuance.
(3) Multiple moves shall mean those 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. Multiple move permits when granted by the police department shall be for a period time not to exceed ninety days from the date of issuance.
(d) The owner or his or her agent shall submit an application fee based on the below chart for a single routing which will be valid for seven calendar days, round trip routing valid for fourteen calendar days and multiple routings valid for a base period of three months. Permits maybe issued for a maximum of four consecutive permit periods (three hundred sixty-five days) with the permit fee calculated in the appropriate multiples of the base three-month multiple trip permit. Permits are valid only for the date periods specified on the permit and for the specific vehicle, load and routing as established by the chief of police, or designee. No substitution of vehicle, load or routing is permitted without expressed written permission by chief of police, or his or her designee and the permit must be earned in the vehicle to which the permit applies.
Permit size-weight (with load) | Fee | ||
Single Trip | Round Trip | Multiple | |
Permit size-weight (with load) | Fee | ||
Single Trip | Round Trip | Multiple | |
Up to 88,000 pounds | $50 | $75 | $150 |
88,001 - 100,000 | $75 | $100 | $175 |
100,001 - 120,000 | $100 | $125 | $225 |
120,001 - 150,000 | $125 | $150 | $300 |
Over 150,000 | $125* | $150* | $300* |
*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-width (with load) | Fee | ||
Single Trip | Round Trip | Multiple | |
Up to 12' | $50 | $75 | $150 |
12' 1" - 13' 6" | $75 | $100 | $175 |
Over 13' 6" | $75* | $100* | $175* |
*Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees. | |||
Permit size-length (with load) | Fee | ||
Single Trip | Round Trip | Multiple | |
Up 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.
(e) The Chief of Police or designee is authorized to approve the application for approved routes. Upon approval and payment of all required fees, the Community and Economic Development department shall issue a permit allowing passage of the oversize and/or overweight vehicles over Village 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 Village streets including the origin and termination point within the Village;
(7) The fee paid;
(8) The date and signature of the Chief of Police or his or her 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 Village streets. A copy of all permits issued will be provided to the chief of police or designee for informational purposes.
(f) 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 permit is only valid on weekdays during daylight, and not valid on holidays.
(6) The permittee assumes all responsibility for injury or damage to persons or to public or private property, including his or her own, or to the object being transported, caused directly or indirectly by the transportation or movement of vehicles and objects authorized under the permit. He or she agrees to hold the Village harmless from all suits, claims, damages, or proceedings of any kind and to indemnify the Village for any claim it may be required to pay arising from the movement.
(g) The permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which the permit applies at all times while operating on streets within the Village and shall be exhibited upon demand to any law enforcement officer, police officer or authorized official of the Village.
(h) Whenever any vehicle is operated in violation of the provisions of a Village 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. 1666. Passed 3-26-18.)