10.15.410 – Special permits for overweight and/or over-dimension vehicles

  1. Authority
    With respect to any City Street, the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, may, upon application on forms provided by the City and for good cause shown therefore, issue a special permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size, weight or load exceeding the maximum specified in Section 10.15.400.  In the event that an applicant fails to comply with the requirements of this Chapter, the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to deny the issuance of a special permit.
  2. Types of permits
    There shall be three (3) types of special permits:
    1. “One-way movement” or “single trip” permits shall mean one (1) move from the point of origin to the point of destination.  Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of destination are expressly prohibited.  “One-way movement” or “single trip” permits shall be effective for seven (7) days from and after the date of issuance, unless otherwise specified in such permit.
    2. “Round trip movement” permits shall mean two (2) trips over the same route in opposite directions.  Round trip permits shall be effective for fourteen (14) days from and after the date of issuance, unless otherwise specified in such permit.
    3. “Multiple moves” permits shall mean those in such close proximity to each other in distance or in time, which the Police Department would consider incorporating two (2) or more permit moves within one (1) permit application.  Multiple moves permits shall be valid for no more than ninety (90) days from the after the date of issuance, unless otherwise specified in such permit.
  3. Contents of application
    Applications for special permits shall include the following information:
    1. The name and address of the applicant and the owner or lessee of the vehicle, as the case may be;
    2. Type of permit request whether it be for a single trip, round-trip or multiple-trips;
    3. Description and registration of the power unit;
    4. Description of the object or vehicle to be moved;
    5. The number of axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles;
    6. The axle weights of all single, tandem, or series axles;
    7. Gross weight of the vehicle;
    8. The width, length, and height of the vehicle and load;
    9. The origin of the load within Illinois or state line if the origin is outside the jurisdiction of the City, copies of all county and/or State of Illinois permits must be attached to the application prior to approval and issuance of a City special permit;
    10. A fully executed hold harmless and indemnification agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and,
    11. The requested routing over City Streets and to specific location(s).
  4. Fee required
    At the time of application, the applicant shall submit a fee to the City in the amount set forth in the chart below.  The applicant shall also pay to the City all applicable administrative, engineering and road damage fees.

     

    Permit size – weight (with load)

    Fee
    Single Trip Round Trip Multiple

    Up to 100,000 pounds

    $50

    $75

    $150

    100,001 – 120,000

    $75

    $100

    $200

    120,001 – 150,000

    $100

    $125

     

    Over 150,000

    $100*

    $125*

     

    *Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.

     

    Permit size – width (with load)

    Fee
    Single Trip Round Trip Multiple

    Up to 12’

    $25

    $40

    $75

    12’1” – 13’6”

    $50

    $75

    $100

    Over 13’6” wide

    $50*

    $75*

     

    *Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.
     

     

    Permit size – height (with load)

    Fee
    Single Trip Round Trip Multiple

    13’6” – 14’6”

    $25

    $40

    $75

    Over 14’6”

    $50*

    $75*

     

    *Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.
     

     

    Permit size – length (with load)

    Fee
    Single Trip Round Trip Multiple

    Up to 100’

    $25

    $40

    		 $75

    Over 100’0”

    $50*

    $75*

    		  

    *Plus necessary and appropriate administrative, engineering and road damage fees.
    Note:  If a vehicle requires a permit due to multiple weight and/or dimension issues, the total fee will be based on the largest individual weight or dimension factor only.

  5. Additional fees required.  In addition to the fees required by Paragraph (D) herein, the applicant shall reimburse the City for the use of police escorts, if required, at the rate of $75 per hour per vehicle, based upon pre-estimated time of movement.  Adjustments in the fee may be made after all aspects of the move are completed.  A minimum fee of $50.00 shall be charged for bridge closures to comply with City of St. Charles or State of Illinois permits.
  6. Contents of Permits.  The Chief of Police, or his or her designee, upon approval and payment of all required fees, shall issue a permit allowing passage of the oversize and/or overweight vehicle(s) over City Streets.  The permit shall be specific and contain:
    1. The permit number and type;
    2. The date(s) upon which the permit is valid;
    3. Description of the vehicle or object to be moved;
    4. Authorized gross and axle weight, length, and height;
    5. The authorized routing over City Streets, including the origin and termination point within the City;
    6. The fees paid;
    7. The date and signature of the Chief of Police, or his designee; and
    8. Such other and further conditions with which the permittee shall comply that are consistent and reasonable for the protection of the public and the City Streets.  A copy of all permits issued shall be sent to the Records Section of the St. Charles Police Department for information and enforcement purposes.
  7. Permits may be renewed for a maximum of four (4) consecutive permit periods with the permit fee equal to the appropriate multiple of each permit period.  Permits are valid only for the date periods specified in the permit and for the specific vehicle, load and routing as depicted in said permit.  No substitution of vehicle, load or routing is permitted without expressed written permission by the Chief of Police, or his or her designee.
  8. It is the duty of the permittee to read and familiarize himself with the permit provisions upon receipt.  Undertaking of the permit move is deemed prima facia evidence of acceptance of the permit and that:
    1. The permittee is in compliance with all operational requirements;
    2. All dimension and weight limitations specified in the permit shall not be exceeded;
    3. All operation, registration, and license requirements have been satisfied;
    4. All financial responsibilities, obligations, and other legal requirements have been satisfied; and
    5. The permittee assumes all responsibility for injury, or damage to persons or to public or private property, including its own, or to the object being transported, caused directly or indirectly by the transportation or movement of vehicles and objects authorized under the permit.
  9. The permit shall be carried in the vehicle to which the permit applies at all times while operating on the City Streets and shall be exhibited upon demand by any enforcement officer, police officer, or other authorized official of the City of St. Charles.
  10. The permittee shall notify the St. Charles Police Department at least twenty four (24) hours in advance of a move.
(2008-M-58: § 1; 2003-M-53: § 2; 1994-M-48: § 1)
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