No vehicle, or combination of vehicles, or object of weight, dimension, or characteristic prohibited by law as set forth in §§35000 et seq. of the Vehicle Code of the State of California shall be moved or transported on any public right-of-way in the City of Walnut Creek without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Community Development Director or his designee. No permit shall be required for construction sheds, the width of which is not in excess of one hundred twenty inches (120"). Such construction sheds shall be considered "construction equipment" within the meaning of §35104(b) of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, provided that all other requirements set in said Code are met.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988) and by § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)
The permittee shall comply with the general laws regulating traffic over a public street, including posted signs or notices which limit speed, direction of travel or maximum weight. The permittee shall at all times conform to and abide by the accepted practices and procedures necessary to ensure safe and convenient travel of the general public, and to keep safe and preserve the public right-of-way traversed.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988) and by § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)
The provisions of §7-1.501 shall not apply to the movement of buildings over City streets as provided in Title 9, Chapter 2 of this Code.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988; § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)
Application for a permit as required by Section 7-1.501 shall be made upon a form prescribed by Vehicle Code Section 35781. Extra insurance or other financial security above that required by Vehicle Code Section 35782 may be required by the Community Development Director as a condition for a permit for unusually large or heavy loads which pose a substantial risk to public facilities.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988; § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)
A permit shall be issued if good cause appears therefor. If a permit is issued, the Director may limit the number of trips, or establish seasonal or other time limitation within which the vehicle or vehicles described may be expected on the routes indicated, or otherwise limit or prescribe conditions of operation of the vehicles when necessary to assure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces or structures.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988; § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)
Every applicant for a permit shall pay a fee as determined pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 35795 in the resolution establishing fees and charges for various municipal services.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988; § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)
Any violation of this article or conditions of the permit will be cause for revocation of the permit and subject the permittee to such penalties as may be invoked under this Code.
(§ 1, Ord. 1520, eff. December 31, 1981; § 1, Ord. 1702, eff. November 11, 1988; § 1, Ord. 1819, eff. 5/20/1993)