Chapter 10.24
THROUGH HAULING AND WEIGHT LIMITS
Sections:
10.24.030 Incorporation of state requirements.
10.24.040 Permits required for through hauling or overweight conditions.
10.24.050 Weight limits established.
10.24.060 Exemptions from weight limitations.
Legislative history: Ord. 93-297.
10.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter shall be to protect and preserve the existing and future residential and collector streets within the city by establishing weight limits and regulating construction and commercial truck through hauling on residential and collector streets.
10.24.020 Definitions.
A. "Construction and commercial truck" shall mean any three- or greater axle vehicle, any dual-axle tandem, rear tire vehicle, or vehicle with a load rating greater than 20,000 gross vehicle weight (GVW).
B. "Through hauling" shall mean vehicle travel through an area without planned stops for the delivery, receiving or exchange of goods, materials or equipment.
C. "Weight limit" shall mean the total vehicle weight limitation allowed on residential and collector streets as defined in this chapter.
D. "Residential and collector streets" shall mean any public street identified by the city as a residential or collector street.
E. "Street use permit" shall mean the right-of-way work permit issued under Chapter 12.04 MCMC for work within the public right-of-way or for operations that may impact public improvements within the public right-of-way.
F. "City engineer" shall mean the director of public works or authorized city staff acting on his behalf.
10.24.030 Incorporation of state requirements.
RCW 46.44.100, Enforcement – Weighing and lightening, and 46.44.105, Enforcement procedures – Penalties – Rules, and all sections associated with these sections are incorporated herein and shall be included in this chapter where applicable.
10.24.040 Permits required for through hauling or overweight conditions.
A. No construction or commercial truck shall be permitted to exceed weight limits specified in this chapter or through haul material, goods, or equipment over a residential or collector street unless a city street use permit has first been issued. Each construction or commercial truck shall require a separate permit, except that one permit may be issued for a designated site project at the city engineer’s discretion.
B. Application for a street use permit must be submitted to the city engineer at least five working days prior to any proposed overweight or through hauling. The city engineer will review the permit application and issue or deny a street use permit within the five-day period. The street use permit shall be subject to all the terms and conditions of Chapter 12.04 MCMC.
C. Construction or commercial trucks delivering or receiving goods, material or equipment within the residential and commercial area or along residential or collector streets shall be allowed access to such areas or streets without street use permits unless a city street use permit is otherwise required for a designated site project.
D. Street use permits shall be prominently displayed in the lower right-hand front windshield.
10.24.050 Weight limits established.
The weight limit for all residential and collector streets within the city shall be as follows:
A. All residential streets: 20,000 GVW.
B. All collector streets as listed below:
1. Village Green Drive: 30,000 GVW.
2. Trillium Boulevard: 30,000 GVW.
3. Mill Creek Boulevard (SR 527 to Trillium Boulevard): 30,000 GVW.
4. 148th Street (Village Green Drive to 35th Avenue): 30,000 GVW.
5. Highlands Boulevard: 30,000 GVW.
10.24.060 Exemptions from weight limitations.
The following vehicle types and usage are exempt from the weight limits established in this chapter:
A. Public transportation and school buses.
B. Public and private emergency vehicles.
C. Public utility companies and associated contracted services; provided, that the termination for the trip is within the city limits.
D. City vehicles or any other vehicle providing services for the city, including but not limited to contract services, waste collection, and public and private mail service.
E. Retail delivery trucks.
F. Moving vans.
G. Use within the business district.
H. Private residential services including but not limited to lawn care services, construction and landscaping material delivery, and home improvement services.
10.24.070 Notice.
A. The city engineer shall cause to be erected signs designating the provisions of this chapter at each end of any residential or collector street or the entry to any cul-de-sac subject to the weight limits established by this chapter, as now or hereafter amended.
B. The city engineer shall cause to be published in one issue of a newspaper of general circulation within the city, and to be posted at each end of any residential or collector street or the entry to any cul-de-sac subject to the weight limits established by this chapter, as now or hereafter amended, the notice required by RCW 47.48.020 at least three days before such weight limits shall take effect.
10.24.080 Penalty.
The general penalties provided for in RCW 46.44.105 (where applicable), but not less than a $150.00 fine, shall apply to any violation of this chapter, and any person, firm, corporation or association failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.