The provisions of this part shall apply to the movement of loads on City streets which are in excess of the limits prescribed in the California Vehicle Code.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 5-12-87)
An application for an overload permit shall be made in writing on the form provided by the City Engineer or the Department of Public Works of the County of Los Angeles. The general provisions pertaining to permit issuance by the City are described in Sections 7102, et seq., of this Code. The specific requirements connected with the permit issuance are covered on the permit form, or in attachments, and they include, but are not limited to, date of application, date and time of the move, origin and destination of the move, dimensions of the load, route to be used, weight of the load, applicant's name, address, and telephone number, business license number, safety measures, traffic requirements, fees, deposits, liability insurance carrier, City services required, and utility notification. The provisions pertaining to permit issuance by the County of Los Angeles are those contained in the Highway Permit Ordinance adopted by the County Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
By a resolution adopted of the City Council the Department of Public Works of the County of Los Angeles is authorized to issue overload permits on behalf of the City of Downey for those loads being transported through the City on authorized streets. The permits for loads originating or terminating within the City shall be issued by the City Engineer.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The moving contractor shall affix and maintain in a conspicuous place on the load the original, validated permit. If a building or structure is moved in more than one section, each section shall have affixed and maintained in a conspicuous place a true copy of such permit.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
By Resolution the City Council has established that only the following streets shall be used for the purpose of transporting overloads:
Florence Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Imperial Highway
Old River School Road
Paramount Boulevard
Rosecrans Avenue
Stewart and Gray Road – Lakewood Boulevard/Firestone Boulevard
Telegraph Road
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The following two streets in Downey are state highways:
Firestone Boulevard
Lakewood Boulevard
Any transportation of overloads on these streets would require a permit issued by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans).
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
If the City Engineer finds that a moving contractor is in violation of any of the provisions contained in the permit application, he may revoke the permit until such time as the violation has been abated.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The applicant for an overload permit shall deposit with the City cashier, or the Department of Public Works of the County of Los Angeles, in advance of permit issuance and validation, requisite fees pertaining to the particular transportation of overloads described in the permit application.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The fee for the issuance of a completed City permit application for moving an overload on City streets shall be that which is prescribed by the City Council's adoption of a resolution setting forth such a fee. The fee shall not exceed the amount determined by the City Council to be sufficient to defray the cost of handling by the City. In the absence of any such resolution, the issuance fee shall be $10. The fee for the issuance of a permit by the County of Los Angeles shall be that prescribed by the County Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
Where required, the applicant for a City permit issuance shall pay for the services of an inspector. Such services may involve verification prior to any move that the route proposed to be used is suitable for the intended move with regard to pavement condition, capacity of bridges, and overhead obstructions. During the actual move, the services of an inspector may be required to verify that permit requirements are observed. After the completion of the move, the inspector may be required to determine any damage sustained as a result of the move.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
If the City Engineer finds that City services may be needed in connection with any overload move within the public right-of-way and originating or terminating within the City, he may require the applicant to deposit sufficient funds to defray the cost of such services. Such City services may include, but not be limited to, inspection, tree trimming, furnishing and installing warning devices, repair of City facilities, traffic control, and clean-up along with administrative costs associated with any of the above City services.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The remainder of any deposit, if there is any remainder, shall be refunded to the person making such deposit, or to his assigns.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
If the City Engineer finds that additional City services are required beyond those for which a deposit was made, he shall cause the permittee to be billed for such additional services, and the permittee shall have a reasonable period of time to submit payment. In the absence of payment within a reasonable period of time, the City may enforce collection by legal means. In addition, the City Engineer may elect not to issue further permits to the permittee until payment has been received by the City.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The City Engineer shall not issue a City overload permit for a building, or structure, until the applicant furnishes evidence to the City Engineer that the owner has a valid Relocation Permit from the City.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
If it is determined that overhead obstructions exist along the route selected for an overload move, the applicant shall select an alternate route, or he shall notify the owners of the overhead obstructions and allow them a minimum 72 hours after notification to temporarily remove, or relocate, the obstructions. All costs in connection with such removal, or relocation, shall be borne by the applicant.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
The permit application shall state the time period of the proposed overload move. However, in the absence of such a statement, the move may only be made outside of the following times:
Sunday — Thursday
3:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
3:00 p.m. — Midnight
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)