Chapter 10.16
TRUCKS, TRAINS AND LOADING ZONES*
Sections:
10.16.030 Large trucks or other vehicles – Restrictions.
10.16.040 Large trucks or other vehicles – Approval and posting of restrictions.
10.16.050 Railroad trains blocking streets.
10.16.060 Towing of commercial vehicles – Restrictions.
* For provisions on truck parking, see BMC 10.12.010.
10.16.010 Curb loading zones.
A. The city manager shall not, after the adoption of the ordinance codified, in part, in this section, designate or sign any curb loading zone upon special request of any person unless such person makes application for a permit for such zone and for two signs to indicate the ends of each zone.
B. The city manager, upon granting a permit and issuing such signs, shall collect from the applicant and deposit in the city treasury a service fee of $250.00 per year or fraction thereof and may by general regulations impose conditions for the use of such signs and for reimbursement of the city for the value thereof in the event of their loss or damage and their return in the event of their misuse or upon expiration of permit.
C. Every permit shall expire at the end of one year. (Ord. 1263 § 59, 1968; prior code § 10-203)
10.16.020 Load restrictions.
A. The city manager is authorized to place load restrictions on various streets or alleys when examination shows that due to weather or other conditions, the streets or alleys are in danger of being broken up or becoming impassable by the effects of heavy loads.
B. The city manager may also place load restrictions on streets or alleys that, because of construction deficiencies, cannot carry heavier loads.
C. Load restrictions shall have the concurrence of the police chief and the council street committee; except, that when emergency conditions exist, the city manager may proceed. These restrictions shall be enforceable after proper signs and barricades are installed and violation thereof shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1447 § 1, 1976; prior code § 10-204(A))
10.16.030 Large trucks or other vehicles – Restrictions.
The city manager is authorized to restrict the use of large trucks or other vehicles on various streets or alleys when, due to congested traffic conditions, the pedestrian problems of an adjacent school grounds, or other conditions creating a lack of safety for the pedestrian or driving public. (Ord. 1447 § 2, 1976; prior code § 10-204(B)).
10.16.035 Compression brakes.
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a member of a municipal or other duly constituted fire department or district, to use motor vehicle brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or any unit or part thereof. (Ord. 2214 § 1, 1995)
10.16.040 Large trucks or other vehicles – Approval and posting of restrictions.
Restrictions on kinds and classes of traffic on certain highways shall have the concurrence of the police chief and the council street committee; except, that when emergency conditions exist the city manager may proceed. These restrictions shall be enforceable after proper signs and barricades are installed and violation thereof is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1447 § 2, 1976; prior code § 10-204(B))
10.16.050 Railroad trains blocking streets.
It is unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train to direct the operation of or to operate the same in such manner as to prevent the use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of time longer than five minutes, except that this provision shall not apply to trains or cars in motion other than those engaged in switching. (Ord. 1263 § 42, 1976; prior code § 10-205)
10.16.060 Towing of commercial vehicles – Restrictions.
It is unlawful to tow commercial truck trailers or semitrailers on city streets in residential zones except for the purpose of pick up and delivery. (Ord. 1799 § 1, 1986)