Carpinteria Municipal Code Ch. 12.12 Operation of Certain Vehicles and Mobile Equipment

A permit shall be required pursuant to this chapter by any person, firm or corporation prior to doing any of the following acts:

A. To operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles or special mobile equipment of a size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum specified in the State Vehicle Code on or across any city street or road.

B. Under emergency conditions, to operate or move a type of vehicle otherwise prohibited by the State Vehicle Code on or across any city street or road.

C. To operate or move on an annual or seasonal basis a vehicle or combination of vehicles or special mobile equipment with loads of a size and weight exceeding the maximums specified in the State Vehicle Code on or across any city street or road except those that may be set forth in the permit and subject to the following conditions:

1. Transportation of overwidth and overweight vehicles and equipment shall be restricted to the normal five-day week during daylight hours except in cases of emergency.

2. Only one unit or group of similar units may be included in an annual permit which shall describe the special equipment, maximum size and maximum weights, including the vehicle license number or other identifying number.

D. To operate or move any vehicle, mobile equipment, load, or machinery, on or across any city street or road where the city manager or his authorized representative finds that such vehicle, mobile equipment, load, or machinery is likely to cause severe and rapid deterioration of the pavement of the street or base of the street, or otherwise materially damage property belonging to the city. For purposes of this subsection the frequency and intensity should be considered by the city manager or his authorized representative. In the event that vehicles, mobile equipment, load or machinery are determined by the city manager or his authorized representative in any construction project are likely to fall within this subsection, the city manager or his authorized representative shall require a permit under this chapter prior to granting any other type of permit or, if no other type of permit shall be required, then the city manager or his authorized representative shall give notice to anyone coming within this subsection that a permit is required.

F. Whenever the weight or load exceeds the amount set opposite each of the following streets:

(Reserved for future use)

(Ord. 446 § 1, 1989: Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3250)

For the permit required by this chapter, the applicant shall apply to the city manager or his authorized representative on the form provided by the city and pay the fee for the permit as required by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3251)

The application for any such permit shall be in writing and shall:

A. Specifically describe the vehicle or vehicles and load to be operated or moved;

B. Set forth the particular streets and roads over which the permit to operate is requested;

C. Specify the date or dates of the move and whether such permit is requested for a single trip, round trip, annual or seasonal basis or continuous operation;

D. Specify any other information the city manager or his authorized representative may deem necessary in accordance with Section 12.12.060.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3254)

The application for any permit and the permit to be issued pursuant to this chapter shall contain a provision that the permittee agrees to hold the city harmless from the activities contemplated by the permit and to repair and replace any and all damage to city property, including without limitation, city streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and street signs and signals. Permittee shall also post a bond as a guarantee for work pursuant to Chapter 2.17 of this code.

(Ord. 297 § 6, 1981: Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3257)

If a permit is issued, the city manager or his authorized representative is authorized to limit the number of trips or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicle or vehicles, mobile equipment, loads or machinery described may be operated on the streets indicated or otherwise to limit or prescribe conditions of operation thereof when necessary to prevent interference with the orderly flow of traffic and to assure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces or structures and may require special measures, insurance or security as may be deemed necessary to protect the streets, bridges, and public property from injury or to provide indemnity for any injuries or damages resulting thereto.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3253)

Upon application to the city manager or his authorized representative for permission to use and operate private or contract vehicles on city streets for the purpose of continuous operations that include hauling loads which exceed the size and weight limitations otherwise prohibited by the State Vehicle Code, and upon recommendation of the city manager or his authorized representative, the council in its discretion and if good cause appears may authorize the city manager or his authorized representative to issue a written permit for such continuous operations and specifying protective restrictions as authorized by this chapter.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3252)

The city manager or his authorized representative for good cause and when permitted by law may waive the permit required by this chapter.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3256)

Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter for good cause may be amended or revoked by the city manager or his authorized representative by giving the permittee twenty-four hours written notice setting forth the grounds therefor. Notice by mail shall be deemed adequate notice under this section.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3255)

In the event that an applicant is not satisfied with the action of the city manager or his authorized representative under this chapter he may, within ten days, appeal in writing to the council and the council shall set a date for a hearing and cause five-days written notice thereof by mail to be given the applicant.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3259)

Any person operating a vehicle, mobile equipment, load or machinery on public property or doing any other act which otherwise damages any public street, sign, curb, gutter, sidewalk or other public property, shall be liable to the city for the cost of repairing or replacing the same, whether or not a permit is issued pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 226 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 3258)