Article 6 — Special Provisions for Moving Permits

The provisions of this article shall apply to the use of highways by special vehicles. (§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

When so required by the Director, a moving contractor shall place under each dolly or wheel used in moving a building or structure, or under each wheel of a vehicle, boards or planks of adequate width and strength to carry the load without being broken to serve as a runway for such dolly or wheel during such moving along or across any portion of any highway which has a surface other than natural soil. The moving contractor shall prevent such dolly or wheel from ever revolving on, or resting on, such surface except upon such board, plank, or runway. (§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

The Director shall not issue a permit to move any load when the weight of the load, plus the weight of the vehicle or other equipment, exceeds the weight permitted by the Vehicle Code, except that, if it appears to the Director that the size, shape, or physical characteristics of the load, or portion thereof, to be moved makes it impossible or impracticable to keep within such weight limits, the Director may issue a permit to move a load on a vehicle, every wheel of which is equipped with pneumatic tires, where the Director has determined that such movement will not cause injury to the highways and bridges and appurtenances installed therein or thereunder. (§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

When authorized by a permit issued by the Division of Highways of the State or the Director to move a vehicle or combination of vehicles, or the load of dimension or weight or other characteristics generally prohibited by law, the permittee shall comply with the general laws regulating travel over a public highway, including posted signs or notices which limit speed, direction of travel, or weight which may be placed upon a structure, or the width or height that may be moved on, over, or across, or otherwise restrict or control travel on a public highway, unless exempt by special permit.

(§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

The Director may require that the moving of any load or vehicle be under the supervision of any inspector to be appointed by the Director, with reimbursement to the City for actual costs. (§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

The Director is authorized to issue or withhold a permit at his discretion or, if a permit is issued, to limit the number of trips, or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicles described may be operated on the highways indicated, or otherwise to limit or prescribe

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City of Ojai, CA

PUBLIC WORKS

§ 7-1.606

§ 7-1.607

conditions of operation of the vehicle, when necessary, to assure against undue interference with traffic or damage to the road foundations, surfaces, or structures, and may require the undertaking of other security measures as may be deemed necessary to protect the highways and bridges from injury, or to provide indemnity for any possible injury resulting from the operation of the vehicles.

(§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

Before issuing a permit for the movement of a vehicle or object with a rolling height of over 16 feet, the Director shall require evidence or notice of approval of height clearance from the public utility companies having overhead lines crossing the proposed route. (§ 1, Ord. 645, eff. March 12, 1987)

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City of Ojai, CA

PUBLIC WORKS

§ 7-1.701

§ 7-1.705