Chapter 12.15
STREET CLOSURES AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS ON STREETS
Sections:
12.15.010 Street closure policy.
12.15.020 Winter and emergency load restrictions.
12.15.010 Street closure policy.
All street closure and load limit restrictions will be disseminated in accordance with this chapter insofar as it is possible to do so.
A. Emergency services shall be allowed access through any street closure unless otherwise determined by the city engineer that such access would result in an unsafe condition to the public or the emergency service provider. If access cannot be provided to emergency services, detours shall be submitted to the City and all emergency service providers for approval.
B. The school district will be notified prior to 1:00 p.m. on the first business day preceding any street closure on a school bus route. If the morning pickup of children is accomplished, the school district will be permitted to use these routes for the returning of the children to their normal bus stops.
C. If sufficient space is available, school buses will be permitted to turn around at the intersection of a school bus route which is closed and the open route with the minimum maneuvering possible on the closed street in the intersection area.
D. The City will establish the necessary communications with the school district and emergency service providers to provide the proper notifications.
E. Street closure as a result of inclement weather shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 12.65 KMC; all other inclement weather closures shall be consistent with this chapter and notifications shall be performed in accordance with KMC 12.65.030.
F. In the event of an emergency, notification of road closures shall be done as soon as possible.
G. It shall be at the city manager’s discretion to close any street and shall have the authority to initiate street closures per this policy. [Ord. 23-0578 § 2 (Exh. 1).]
12.15.020 Winter and emergency load restrictions.
The following emergency restrictions shall be in effect on City streets during such periods of freezing and thawing conditions as determined by the city manager:
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REGULAR WINTER LOAD RESTRICTIONS |
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Conventional |
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Tubeless or Special with 0.5 Marking |
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Tire Size |
Gross Load Each Tire |
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Tire Size |
Gross Load Each Tire |
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7.00 |
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1,800 lbs. |
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8-22.5 |
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2,250 lbs. |
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7.50 |
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2,250 lbs. |
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9-22.5 |
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2,800 lbs. |
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8.25 |
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2,800 lbs. |
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10-22.5 |
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3,400 lbs. |
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9.00 |
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3,400 lbs. |
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11-22.5 |
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4,000 lbs. |
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10.00 |
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4,000 lbs. |
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11-24.5 |
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4,000 lbs. |
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11.00 |
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4,500 lbs. |
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12-22.5 |
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4,500 lbs. |
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12.00 |
or over |
4,500 lbs. |
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12-24.5 |
or over |
4,500 lbs. |
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EMERGENCY LOAD RESTRICTIONS |
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Conventional Tires |
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Tubeless or Special with 0.5 Marking |
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Tire Size |
Gross Load Each Tire |
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Tire Size |
Gross Load Each Tire |
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7.00 |
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1,800 lbs. |
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8-22.5 |
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1,800 lbs. |
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7.50 |
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1,800 lbs. |
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9-22.5 |
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1,900 lbs. |
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8.25 |
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1,900 lbs. |
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10-22.5 |
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2,250 lbs. |
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9.00 |
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2,250 lbs. |
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11-22.5 |
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2,750 lbs. |
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10.00 |
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2,750 lbs. |
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11-24.5 |
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2,750 lbs. |
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11.00 |
or over |
3,000 lbs. |
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12-22.5 |
or over |
3,000 lbs. |
A further load restriction of five tons gross on any vehicle may be placed on streets under severe conditions. [Ord. 23-0578 § 2 (Exh. 1).]