SIZE OR WEIGHT PERMITS—MOVING BUILDINGS

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 11, ch. 11.58

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.010 Oversize or overweight permits—Types.

11.58.010 - Oversize or overweight permits—Types. The Department of Public Works may, at its discretion, upon application in writing, issue a special permit in writing authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle, combination of vehicles, special self-propelled equipment, special mobile equipment, or load thereon of a size or weight in excess of the legal maximums, in the following instances: (A) Continuous special permits may be issued for the operation or movement of a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight in excess of the legal maximum when such vehicle or combination of vehicles does not exceed one hundred forty-four inches in overall width, or when the total gross weight imposed on any single axle or group of two or more consecutive axles does not exceed the legal maximum weight for such vehicle or combination of vehicles by more than twenty-five percent. (B) Single-trip special permits may be issued for the operation or movement of vehicles or combinations of vehicles of an overall width in excess of one hundred forty-four inches, or when the total gross weight of such vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeds by more than twenty-five percent the legal maximum weight for such vehicle or combination of vehicles; provided, however, that in the event several movements to and from the same points in the City with the same vehicles or combinations of vehicles may be required, continuous special permits for that specific operation may be issued. (C) Continuous or single-trip special permits may be issued for the operation or movement of special self-propelled equipment, such as truck cranes, truck shovels, loaders and similar equipment, of a size or weight in excess of the legal maximums. (Ord. No. 6816, § 114, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 8(1), 1963: prior code § 10-29-8(A))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.020 Oversize or overweight permits—Conditions.

11.58.020 - Oversize or overweight permits—Conditions. In issuing any of the special permits provided for in Section 11.58.010, the Department of Public Works may impose such conditions thereon, such as routes to be followed, place of operation or movement, time of operation or movement or other matters, as it shall deem necessary or proper to protect the streets, highways and alleys from damage or to minimize the inconvenience or delays to the general public. (Ord. No. 6816, § 115, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 8(2), 1963: prior code § 10-29-8(B))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.030 Oversize or overweight permits—Application.

11.58.030 - Oversize or overweight permits—Application. The application for any of the special permits provided for in Section 11.58.010 shall: (A) Specifically describe the vehicles, combinations of vehicles, special self-propelled equipment or special mobile equipment, and load thereon, and the particular streets, highways or alleys over which the special permit to operate or move the same is requested. (B) State whether such special permit is requested for a single trip or for continuous operation. (Ord. 1021 § 8(3), 1963: prior code § 10-29-8(C))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.040 Oversize or overweight permits—Structures.

11.58.040 - Oversize or overweight permits—Structures. Nothing contained in Sections 11.58.010 through this Section shall be deemed to authorize the issuance of special permits for the movement of buildings or other structures of a size or weight in excess of legal maximums, within, into or through the City. In the event such a permit is sought, application therefor shall be made to the Sheriff and to the Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue in accordance with Section 11.58.060 et seq. (Ord. No. 6816, § 116, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 8(4), 1963: prior code § 10-29-8(D))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.050 Oversize or overweight permits—Revocation of continuous.

11.58.050 - Oversize or overweight permits—Revocation of continuous. If, after the issuance of a continuous special permit by the Department of Public Works, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11.58.010 et seq., such Department determines that the traffic authorized by such continuous special permit has caused substantial highway distress, then such permit may be revoked summarily, but such revocation shall not operate to prevent a subsequent filing of a new application for another continuous special permit. (Ord. No. 6816, § 117, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 10, 1963: prior code § 10-29-10)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.060 Structure permits—Authorized for single trips.

11.58.060 - Structure permits—Authorized for single trips. The Sheriff and Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue may, in their discretion, upon application in writing filed with their respective departments at least forty-eight hours in advance of the requested movement, issue a special permit in writing authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle, combination of vehicles or special mobile equipment for the purpose of transporting a building or other structure of a size or weight in excess of the legal maximums set forth in this Chapter, within, into or through the City. Such permits shall be issued on a single trip basis only. (Ord. No. 6816, § 118, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 9(1, 2), 1963: prior code § 10-29-9(A, B))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.070 Structure permits—Conditions.

11.58.070 - Structure permits—Conditions. In issuing such special permits as are contemplated in Section 11.58.060, the Sheriff and Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue may impose such conditions thereon, such as routes to be followed, place of operation or movement, time of operation or movement or other matters, as they shall deem necessary or proper to protect the streets, highways and alleys from excessive damage or to minimize the dangers, inconveniences or delays to the general public. (Ord. No. 6816, § 119, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 9(3), 1963: prior code § 10-29-9(C))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.080 Structure permits—Application.

11.58.080 - Structure permits—Application. The application for a special permit provided for in Section 11.58.060 shall: (A) Specifically describe the vehicle, combination of vehicles or special mobile equipment, and load thereon, including the width, length, total gross weight with load imposed and number of axles of the vehicle or equipment and the width, length and height of the building or other structure to be moved thereby; (B) Indicate the particular streets, highways or alleys over which the special permit to operate or move is requested; (C) State the date and time for which such special permit is requested. (Ord. 1021 § 9(4), 1963: prior code § 10-29-9(D))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.090 Structure permits—Prerequisites.

11.58.090 - Structure permits—Prerequisites. Before a special permit may be issued under Section 11.58.060, the applicant shall first have obtained from the Department of Community Development the permit required in Chapter 16.04 of this Code and shall have paid to and deposited with the Director of the Department of Community Development the license fee and bond required by Chapter 6.02. (Ord. No. 6816, § 120, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 9(5), 1963: prior code § 10-29-9(E))

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.100 Permit display for inspection.

11.58.100 - Permit display for inspection. Every special permit or a photocopy thereof, issued pursuant to this Chapter, shall: (A) Be carried in each vehicle, combination of vehicles, special self-propelled equipment or special mobile equipment to which it refers. (B) Be open to inspection at all times by any officer of the Metropolitan Police Department or agent of the Department of Public Works. (Ord. No. 6816, § 121, 8-17-22; Ord. 1021 § 11, 1963: prior code § 10-29-11)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.58.110 Violation—Misdemeanor.

11.58.110 - Violation—Misdemeanor. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or move any vehicle or equipment contemplated in this Chapter over any public street, highway or alley within the City without first obtaining a special permit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, or to violate or evade any of the terms or conditions of such permit when issued, and any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1021 § 12, 1963: prior code § 10-29-12)

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