10.52.010 - Maximum weight on city streets established.

Except as herein otherwise specifically provided, no person shall operate any overweight vehicle, including the vehicle and its load, on any street in the city, except on those designated streets within the city limits, as listed herein in this title, or unless authorized by a city permit or authorization. An "overweight vehicle" is any vehicle exceeding a maximum gross weight limit of three tons or six thousand pounds.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: (1)

Any passenger stage corporation, regulated by Sections 1031 through 1046 of the California Public Utilities Code, whose certificate from the California Public Utilities Commission specifically provides for travel on the streets prohibited herein.

(2)

Any vehicle owned by a public utility while necessarily in use in the construction, installation, or repair of any public utility.

(3)

Any vehicle operated by the city, or any employee or agent thereof, in the course of regular or official city business.

(4)

Any vehicle of the military or naval forces of the United States or the duly authorized militia of the state in the proper performance of their duties.

(5)

Any vehicle whose lawful business includes the loading or unloading of materials, moving vehicles, making of commercial deliveries, or the delivery or pick-up of express and parcel post packages and United States mail.

(Ord. No. 706, § 2, 2-5-2019)