Chapter 10.67

MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

It is unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to move or operate upon any highway, in the City of Orange any vehicle, combination of vehicles, mobile equipment or load which weighs or measures in excess of the weight, width, height or length permitted by Division 15 of the California Vehicle Code, unless an application therefor has been filed with and a permit issued by the Director of Public Works. (Ord. 15-90)

• A. The application for a permit shall be upon forms to be supplied by the City of Orange and shall set forth the following information:

  1. The name and address of the applicant;

  2. Description of vehicle and load to be operated or moved;

  3. Streets/highways over which permit to operate is requested;

  4. Date, hour, duration and number of trips to be made;

  5. Number and location of stops to be made with the City of Orange.

• B. The City of Orange will accept applications made by, and issue permits directly to, an applicant or permit service by any of the following processes:

  1. In writing;

  2. By an authorized facsimile process;

3. Through an authorized computer and modem connection.

(Ord. 15-90)

Any person, firm, association or corporation moving more than 500 cubic yards of earth material shall comply with the following requirements, per the City of Orange Grading Manual:

• A. The following requirements shall apply when more than 500 cubic yards of earth material per project is moved from or to the site of an earth grading operation in a one-day period on public roadways not designated as City of Orange truck routes; or, when more than 2,500 cubic yards of earth material per project is moved from or to the site of an earth grading operation over a period of time exceeding one day on public roadways not designated as City of Orange truck routes; or, when more than 5,000 cubic yards of earth material per project is moved from or to the site of an earth grading operation on public roadways not designated as City of Orange truck routes.

  1. Haul routes shall be identified and approved by the City Traffic Engineer.

  2. Trailers carrying loads of earth material shall, in a manner adequate to prevent the

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City of Orange, CA § 10.67.030

ORANGE CODE

§ 10.67.050

earth material from blowing or bouncing out of or otherwise leaving the truck and/ or trailer while traveling or standing upon any public roadway, either wet down the loads or cover the load of earth material with a tarpaulin prior to entering upon any public roadway in the City of Orange.

3. A street sweeper and/or water truck may be required on the job site to mitigate effects of dirt, mud, dust and debris on the roadway.

4. Days and hours of haul will be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer to mitigate area and peak hour traffic conflicts.

5. Provide evidence of proper liability insurance coverage acceptable to the City Traffic Engineer naming the City of Orange as additionally insured.

6. A cash deposit by certified/cashier's check only may be required to insure the streets in the haul route will be maintained in a clean and orderly condition throughout the hauling operations, and to protect against any damage to City infrastructure.

• B. When in conformance with the provisions of this section, a hauling permit shall be issued by the Traffic Engineer.

• (Ord. 15-90; Ord. 03-25, 2/25/2025)

A fee shall be paid by the applicant upon the filing of each application, for a permit as follows:

• A. A single trip permit (five working days and includes legal return).

• B. An annual permit, valid for one year from date of issuance, and permitting any number of trips within or into the City of Orange within said year; provided, however, that separate applications shall be filed for each vehicle that operates in the City of Orange, containing the information required by this chapter.

• C. A rider to modify a permit after its original issuance.

• D. Fees for the aforementioned permits shall be in the amount set forth in the City's master schedule of fees and charges, prepared by the City's Finance Director and adopted by a resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange.

• (Ord. 15-90; Ord. 11-01)

The Director of Public Works shall, by written permit, authorize the use of streets/highways within the City of Orange in accordance with the terms of the application, if, in his or her judgment and that of the Chief of the Police, said highways and appurtenant public and private property can safely withstand such use. Such permit shall specify the period of time for which it is to be effective; the route or routes to be traveled; the date, hour and number of trips to made; such stops as shall be made within the City of Orange, and such other terms and conditions which the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police determine necessary for public convenience and safety. Every permit shall be carried in the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which it refers and shall be presented for inspection by any California Vehicle Safety Alliance officer, authorized agent of the Director of Public Works, or any other officer or employee charged with the care or protection of such streets/highways upon request.

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City of Orange, CA

VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

§ 10.67.050

§ 10.67.080

(Ord. 15-90)

A written agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, shall be filed by the applicant providing that the City of Orange and all officers, employees, agents and representatives thereof shall be indemnified and held harmless by the applicant from any liability or responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to persons or property happening or occurring as the proximate result of the use of streets/highways under the terms of the application and the permit granted in response thereto, and that all of said liabilities are hereby assumed by the applicant. Such permit shall be granted upon such conditions and upon depositing such bond and certificate of insurance as the Director of Public Works in his or her discretion may require. (Ord. 15-90)

Every driver of a vehicle, combination of vehicles, mobile equipment or load subject to this chapter shall stop and submit to an inspection of the size, weight, equipment and safety of such vehicle, combination of vehicles, mobile equipment or load at any location where any officer of the Orange Police Department is conducting test and inspections of such vehicles, combination of vehicles, mobile equipment or loads and when signs are displayed requiring the stop. (Ord. 15-90)

Any person, firm, association or corporation moving or operating on any street/highway in the City of Orange any vehicle, combination of vehicles, mobile equipment or load contrary to any term or condition of a permit issued under the authority of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, such permit shall be revoked and cancelled by the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 15-90)

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City of Orange, CA

VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

§ 10.70.010

§ 10.70.030