Chapter 10.16
TRUCK WEIGHT LIMITS ON PIONEER WAY
Sections:
10.16.010 Definitions.
10.16.020 Truck weight limits on Pioneer Way.
10.16.030 Exemptions.
10.16.040 Penalties.
10.16.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
A. “Motor truck” means any motor vehicle designated or used for the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight or animals; except that pickup trucks, campers, motor homes, recreational vehicles and vehicles licensed for 12,000 pounds gross, or less, shall not be considered motor trucks for the purposes of this chapter.
B. “Oversized vehicle” means any motor vehicle exceeding the outside width limit set forth in RCW 46.44.010. (Ord. 1155 § 1, 2009).
10.16.020 Truck weight limits on Pioneer Way.
No person shall operate a motor truck or oversized vehicle of three or more axles which is more than 6,000 pounds unladen weight on Pioneer Way, unless exempt under GHMC 10.16.030. (Ord. 1155 § 1, 2009).
10.16.030 Exemptions.
The following vehicles shall be exempt from the prohibition in GHMC 10.16.020:
A. Emergency vehicles.
B. School buses.
C. Motor trucks and oversized vehicles may be operated on Pioneer Way when transporting perishable commodities when alternate routes do not exist.
D. Motor trucks and oversized vehicles may be operated on Pioneer Way when installing, repairing or maintaining a public utility that is accessed from Pioneer Way.
E. Motor trucks and oversized vehicles may be operated on Pioneer Way when making pickups or deliveries to businesses or residences that are accessed from Pioneer Way when alternate routes do not exist.
F. Motor trucks and oversized vehicles may be operated on Pioneer Way when servicing construction sites accessed from Pioneer Way when alternate routes do not exist.
G. Garbage and recycling collection motor trucks may be operated on Pioneer Way when providing services to premises accessed from Pioneer Way.
Motor trucks and oversized vehicles covered by this exemption shall limit their use of Pioneer Way only to use which is reasonably necessary to accomplish the function that allows them to be exempt. (Ord. 1155 § 1, 2009).
10.16.040 Penalties.
Any person 18 years of age or over who violates GHMC 10.16.020 shall be subject to issuance of a civil infraction in accordance with GHMC 1.16.010(D). (Ord. 1155 § 1, 2009).