The provisions of this article apply to the use of the highway by a vehicle or load, or to any combination.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
When so required by the commissioner, 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.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
In all cases where Chapter 15.04 of this code requires the owner of any premises to which it is proposed to move any building or structure to obtain a relocation permit, the commissioner shall not grant a permit to move such building or structure until the applicant furnishes to the commissioner evidence that such owner has such relocation permit.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
The commissioner shall not issue a permit to move any load when the weight of 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 commissioner 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 commissioner may issue a permit to move a load on a vehicle every wheel of which is equipped with pneumatic tires where the commissioner has determined that such movement will not cause injury to the highways, bridges and appurtenances installed therein or thereunder.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
When authorized by a permit issued by the State of California Division of Highways, or the commissioner, to move a vehicle or combination of vehicles or load of dimension or weight or other characteristic generally prohibited by law, the permittee shall comply with the general law regulating travel over a public highway, including posted signs or notices which limit a speed or 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.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
The commissioner may require that the moving of any load or vehicle be under the supervision of any inspector to be appointed by the commissioner, with reimbursement to the county at the set fee or hourly rate as prescribed by the board of supervisors.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
The commissioner is authorized to issue or withhold the permit at his discretion, or, if the permit is issued, to limit the number of trips, or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicle or vehicles described may be operated on the highways indicated, or otherwise to limit or prescribe 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 vehicle.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)
Before issuing a permit for the movement of a vehicle or object with a rolling height of over 16 feet, the commissioner shall require evidence or notice of approval of height clearance from the public utility companies having overhead lines crossing the proposed route. Utilities may give notice by telephone.
(Ord. 6 § 16 (part), 1983)