Chapter 11-16
SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD
Sections:
11-16.010 Weight restrictions.
11-16.030 Regulations for moving buildings or structures.
11-16.010 Weight restrictions.
The City Council may set varying weight limits on certain bridges or roadways when such a restriction is in the interest of the safety of the motoring public. (OCC § 6-4-700)
11-16.020 Permits.
A. City Manager Authorized to Issue. The City Manager is authorized to issue permits for variations from the size, weight and load limitations set forth in Division 15 (commencing with Section 35000) of the Vehicle Code. Such authorization shall be exercised in accordance with the guidelines and restrictions set forth in Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Division 15 (commencing at Section 35780).
B. Permit Fee. An administration fee for permits issued for a vehicle or combination of vehicles under the provisions of this section shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
C. Security May Be Required. The City Manager may require such undertaking or security as he or she deems necessary to protect the highways and bridges from injury, or to provide indemnity for any injury resulting from the operation of the vehicle.
(OCC § 6-4-701)
11-16.030 Regulations for moving buildings or structures.
A. Manpower Minimum. It is unlawful for any building or structure twenty (20) feet or more in width to be moved over, upon, along or across any highway, street, alley or way unless the contractor so moving the same shall have not less than five persons engaged in said moving operations comprised as follows:
1. A foreman;
2. A truck driver;
3. A person on the building to handle wire clearances;
4. Two flagmen, one to be at least three hundred (300) feet ahead of the building or structure, the other flagman to follow said building or structure at a distance sufficient to give adequate warning to approaching traffic. Said flagman shall carry the signals required by law.
B. Relocation Permit Required. When any building is to be moved, the permit shall not be issued unless a relocation permit, issued pursuant to Title 10 of this code, has been obtained for the relocation of said building or structure.
(OCC § 6-4-702)