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ORDINANCE NO. 2009- 85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER BG -15, SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD,
OF TITLE 10OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the
Illinois Constitution of 1970;
WHEREAS, Public Act 96 -34 (effective January 1, 2010) amended various
sections of Chapter 15 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 511 -100_ et seq.) pertaining
to size, weight and load limits of vehicles using public highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT and
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, LAKE and
COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AND PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE
AUTHORITY, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter BG -15 of Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
Chapter BG -15
SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD
Sections:
BG -15 -101 Local street weight limits.
BG -15 -102 Weight limit -- Armstrong Drive between Lexington Drive and Weiland
Road.
BG -15 -103 Weight limit -- Johnson Drive between Milwaukee Avenue and the south line
of the Lincoln Club.
BG -15 -104 Weight limit— Checker Drive between Arlington Heights Road and Illinois
Route 83 (McHenry Road).
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III. Overweight and Oversized Vehicle Permits
BG -15 -301
Definitions
BG -15 -302
Permits.
BG -15 -303
Applications for Permit.
BG -15 -304
Police escorts.
BG -15 -305
Indemnification and Insurance.
BG -15 -306
Suspension and Reinstatement
BG -15 -307
Permit Fee Schedules
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BG -15 -101 Vehicles prohibited on certain streets/Limited load streets.
A. As provided under the authority of 625 ILCS 5115 -111 and 5/15 -316, it shall be
unlawful to operate any vehicle in excess of any prescribed weight limitations upon any
street where the operation of that vehicle is prohibited by ordinance and where signs of
such prohibited are posted; except that vehicles in excess of such prescribed weight
limitations may access such designated streets only for the purpose of making delivery or
picking up a load on that particular designated street, and only to the extent that such
vehicle is driven no more than the minimum distance necessary for that purpose.
B. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful to operate any
vehicle on any street in the Village when the maximum weight or registered weight limit
of such vehicle exceeds ten tons. The following streets shall be subject to the weight
limits as set forth in State statutes: Barclay Blvd., Corporate Grove Drive, Busch
Parkway, Asbury Lane, Commerce Court, Leider Lane, Lexington Drive, Hastings Drive,
Eastwood Lane, Dartmouth Lane, Johnson Drive (Northgate Parkway to 1100 Johnson
Drive) and Abbott Court.
C. When any vehicle is operated in violation of the Chapter, the owner or driver of the
vehicle shall be deemed guilty of a violation and either the owner or the driver of the
vehicle may be prosecuted for the violation. Any person, firm, or corporation convicted
of violating this Chapter shall be fined $500.00.
D. Liability if street or structure damaged: Any person driving any vehicle or
combination of vehicles upon any street is liable for any and all damages which the street
or structure may sustain as a result of any illegal operation.
BG -15 -102- Weight limit -- Armstrong Drive between Lexington Drive and Weiland
Road.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated, unladen or with load, upon
Armstrong Drive between Lexington Drive and Weiland Road when the gross weight
including load on the road surface or registered weight exceeds eight thousand pounds.
This restriction shall not apply to refuse vehicles picking up refuse as authorized by
contract with the Village, school buses or public transportation vehicles operating on a
route established and approved by the Village.
BG -15 -103 Weight limit -- Johnson Drive between Milwaukee Avenue and the south
line of the Lincoln Club.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated, unladen or with load, upon
Johnson Drive between Milwaukee Avenue to the south line of the Lincoln Club when
the gross weight including load on the road surface or registered weight exceeds eight
thousand pounds.
This restriction shall not apply to refuse vehicles picking up refuse as authorized by
contract with the Village, school buses or public transportation vehicles operating on a
route established and approved by the Village.
BG -15 -104 Weight limit— Checker Drive between Arlington Heights Road and
Illinois Route 83 (McHenry Road).
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No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated, unladen or with load, upon
Checker Drive between Arlington Heights Road and Illinois Route 83 (McHenry Road)
when the gross weight including load on the road surface or registered weight exceeds
eight thousand pounds.
This restriction shall not apply to refuse vehicles picking up refuse as authorized by
contract with the Village, school buses or public transportation vehicles operating on a
route established and approved by the Village.
ARTICLE III
OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZED VEHICLE PERMITS
BG -15 -301 Definitions.
For purposes of this Article, the following definitions apply:
A. One -way or single trip permit: one move from the point of origin to the point
of destination. Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of
destination are expressly prohibited. Single trip permits are valid for 5 consecutive days
from the date of issuance unless otherwise directed by the Police Department.
B. Round -trip movement: two trips over the same route in opposite directions.
Round -trip permits are valid for 10 consecutive days from the date of issuance.
C. Quarterly permit: a permit issued to a single truck, truck - tractor power unit, or
piece of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to
exceed three months from the date of issuance.
D. Annual permit: a permit issued to a single truck, truck - tractor power unit, or
piece of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to
exceed one -year from the date of issuance.
E. Non - divisible: a vehicle and load will be considered non - divisible when further
separating or dismantling the vehicle or load:
1. Would require more than 8 work hours to dismantle using appropriate
equipment. The applicant has the burden of proof as to the number of
work hours required to dismantle the load:
2. Will compromise or destroy the intended use of the load only. A load
can be either permanently mounted or temporarily secured equipment.
Any parts, fluids, or material necessary to the operation of only the power
unit portion of the vehicle shall be deemed non - divisible.
3. Would prohibit the vehicle from hauling one attachment that is
necessary to the operation of the load. To be considered non - divisible, the
attachment must be securely mounted to the load in the manner it is to be
used and not carried as a separate object on the hauling vehicle. It is the
duty of the applicant to declare such an attachment in the permit
application.
F. Police Department: the Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department
G. Village: the Village of Buffalo Grove
BG -15 -302 Permits.
A. A permit shall be required for the movement of any vehicle or combinations of
vehicles, which is non - divisible or is carrying a load that is non - divisible, while operating
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on roadways and bridges within the jurisdiction of the Village which exceeds the
following limits:
1. Maximum gross weight of more than 80,000 pounds;
2. Maximum gross length of 42 feet for single vehicles;
3. Maximum gross length of more than 55 feet for tractor - semitrailer
combinations;
4. Maximum gross length of more than 60 feet for all other combinations;
5. Maximum gross width of more than 8 feet;
6. Maximum gross height of more than 13 feet, 6 inches;
7. Maximum single axle weight of more than 20,000 pounds;
8. Maximum tandem axle weight of more than 34,000 pounds.
9. Axle weights or series of axle weights that exceed the maximum limits
set forth in 625 ILCS 15- 111(f).
B. Exempt from permits are the following:
1. Fire department vehicles;
2. Those vehicles operating under an emergency declaration;
3. Village owned vehicles engaged in emergency utility repair;
4. Equipment used for snow and ice removal, owned or operated by any
governmental body.
C. Permits shall be issued only in the name of a person, firm, business, or
corporation that owns and operates the transporting vehicle or that operates the vehicle
under a bona fide lease agreement.
D. Permits for vehicles that are both overweight and /or oversize are valid only a
half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset, on any day which a permit issued
by the Illinois Department of Transportation is valid.
E. Permits are non - transferable and apply only to the permittee.
F. The Village may issue revisions to permits:
1. To correct an error attributed to the Village;
2. To correct an error attributed to the applicant, discovered before the
move.
3. To adjust weights, dimension or routes as issued on the permit, before
the move is made.
G. The permit, when issued, constitutes an agreement between the permittee and
the Village that the move described in the application will take place only as described.
The permittee has the responsibility to report to the Police Department any inaccuracies
or errors on the part of either the Village or the permittee before starting any move.
Undertaking the move is prima facie evidence of acceptance of the permit as issued and
its terms.
H. The routing prescribed in the permit constitutes the sole extent of the authority
granted by the permit for the use of roads within the jurisdiction of the Village, and any
vehicle and /or load found to be off route will be considered off route and without a
permit. Permits shall be in the drivers possession at all times unless otherwise directed by
the Police Department and presented upon demand to any and all police officers for the
purpose of inspection.
1. Any vehicle(s) and /or load found to be divisible will render the permit null and
void. The entire gross weight and axles weights of the vehicle(s) with the load are subject
to weight limits prescribed by State statutes. It is the duty of the applicant to verify the
non - divisibility of the vehicle(s) before making application for the permit. The permit
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application itself is prima facie evidence that the applicant confirmed the vehicle(s)
and /or load were non - divisible.
J. If required, arrangement shall be made by the permittee to have the proper
utilities notified, property moved, bridge or highway analysis performed and completed
in advance of any permit movement.
K. All movements under the permit shall be made in accordance with all
applicable federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
L. Permits are null and void if altered for the purpose of deception. The permits
issued under this Article constitute the grant of a privilege by the Village and may be
denied or suspended for such reasons as the Village may deem rationally related to its
governmental interests including, but not limited to:
1. A permittee knowingly providing incorrect information in an
application for a permit;
2. A permittee, its agents, or employees operating on a permit which has
been altered for purposes of deception;
3. Non - compliance by permittee, its agents or employees with federal,
State, or local ordinances pertaining to the transport of goods or operation
of a vehicle engaged in the transport of goods;
4. Moving on Village streets without a valid permit as required under this
Article.
M. All single -trip or round -trip permits are limited to movements on assigned
routes only.
N. All quarterly or annual overweight permits are restricted to the following
maximum limitations and routing:
1. 12 ft. in width
2. 13 ft. 6 in. in height
3. 115 ft. in length
4. May not move across bridges or structures that are posted or listed as
such on the Village truck route map.
5. May not move on a "no- truck" route that is posted or listed as such on
the Village truck route map, without written permission from a member of
the Police Department.
6. May not use any Village street as a cut -thru to avoid using a State,
County, or Township highway.
Permits are subject to the requirements forth in BG -15 -303 herein, except that the load
may be interchanged provided none of the above listed maximum weight and size
dimensions are exceeded. Quarterly and annual permits shall list the registration number
and state for the power unit, and vehicle identification number (VIN). The serial number
of the power unit, and /or owner applied number shall also be listed, if applicable.
Any violation of these terms will render the permit null and void, and subject the driver,
firm, business, or corporation that owns the vehicle to weight and dimension laws
prescribed by State statutes. The arresting police officer will immediately confiscate the
permit.
BG -15 -303 Applications for Permit.
A. All applications for permits shall be given full consideration. Permits for
proposed moves may be issued:
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1. When the Village roadways and bridges will not be unduly damaged;
and
2. When the safety of the traveling public will be adequately protected.
B. Applications for a permit to move an oversized and /or overweight vehicle,
and /or load, must be made to the Police Department. The following information shall be
included on the permit application:
1. Company name
2. Company address
3. Company fax and telephone numbers
4. Description of hauling vehicle or power unit.
5. Description of load to be moved and if the load is carrying an
attachment.
6. Maximum dimensions, gross weight, and axle weights of vehicle
including load.
7. Roads under the jurisdiction of the Village to be traveled
8. Any special conditions.
BG -15 -304 Police escorts.
Police escorts are required for certain vehicles and loads as indicated in BG -15 -307
herein. The total number of officers necessary to provide for a safe move shall be
determined by the Police Department, based upon the size and weight of the permit
move. Fees for escorts shall be in addition to the permit fees set forth herein. Escort fees
shall provide for a minimum of 2 hours of service calculated by the most current
overtime rate established by the Police Department.
BG -15 -305 Indemnification and Insurance.
A. The permittee shall assume total liability for any and all damages to streets,
bridges, Village owned appurtenances and private or public property while engaged in a
permit move. The measure of liability is the cost for all repairs or replacement of property
damaged by the permittee.
B. The permittee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village from any costs,
judgments or settlements, including attorney's fees, arising from physical injuries,
including loss of life, or damage to or loss of property related to acts or omissions by
permittee, its officers, agents, or employees pursuant to the permit.
C. Upon application for a permit each applicant shall provide evidence of a valid
comprehensive general liability insurance policy, with an insurance company approved
by the Village, for protection against personal injury or property damage in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The Village shall be listed as a certificate holder on the
policy.
BG -15 -306 Suspension and Reinstatement
A. Suspension of a current permit shall be for the time determined appropriate by
the Police Department; however, reinstatement may be made upon conditions determined
by the Village and payment of all outstanding settlements or judgments.
B. The Chief of Police or designee shall administer and enforce this Article and
shall have the authority to grant, deny, suspend, or reinstate permits. Any applicant or
permittee denied a permit or who has had a permit suspended, upon request, shall be
given a hearing before the Chief of Police.
C. No permits shall be issued an applicant or company who has outstanding fees
or payments due to the Village.
BG -15 -307 Permit Fee Schedules
A. The Village with respect to highways under its jurisdiction shall collect a fee
as shown herein from applicants for the issuance of a permit to operate or move a vehicle
or combination of vehicle(s), and /or loads, which fit the categories shown. Any axle or
gross weight greater than the maximum weights set forth in the fee schedule are subject
to special assessment and investigation to determine appropriate fees.
B. Fee Schedule
1. The fee schedule for single vehicles shall be as follows.
MAX
SINGLE
ROUND
CATEGORY
AXLES
WEIGHTS
AXLES
TRIP
TRIP
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
1A
2
48,000
GROSS
$15.00
$25.00
$85.00
$340.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
2A
2
54,000
GROSS
$20.00
$35.00
$100.00
$400.00
28,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
3A
3+
60,000
GROSS
$25.00
$45.00
$115.00
$460.00
21,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
40,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
4A
3+
68,000
GROSS
$30.00
$55.00
$130.00
$520.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
5A
3+
72,000
GROSS
$60.00
$115.00
$270.00
$1,080.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
6A
3+
80,000
GROSS
$70.00
$135.00
$285.00
$1,140.00
27,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
54,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
7A
4+
72,000
GROSS
$35.00
$65.00
$145.00
$580.00
21,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
40,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
8A
4+
76,000
GROSS
$40.00
$75.00
$160.00
$640.00
23,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
44,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
9A
4+
80,000
GROSS
$60.00
$100.00
$225.00
$900.00
27,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
54,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
3 OR 4 AXLE
60,000
GROUP
(2) The fee schedule for combination vehicles shall be as follows.
(3) The fee schedule for over dimension (oversized vehicles) shall be as follows.
CATEGORY
MAX SIZE
MAX
SINGLE TRIP
SINGLE
ROUND
ANNUAL
1C
CATEGORY
AXLES
WEIGHTS
AXLES
TRIP
TRIP
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
1B
5+
88,000
GROSS
$30.00
$55.00
$190.00
$760.00
23,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
2C
WIDTH: 12'
NO
$20.00
$40.00
$120.00
44,000
2 AXLE TANDEM or 3 OR 4 AXLE GROUP
HEIGHT: 13'6"
2B
5+
100,000
GROSS
$40.00
$75.00
$220.00
$880.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
WIDTH: 14'
NO
$30.00
$55.00
$165.00
$660.00
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM or 3 OR 4 AXLE GROUP
3B
6+
110,000
GROSS
$45.00
$85.00
$235.00
$940.00
23,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
YES
$50.00
$95.00
X
X
44,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
LENGTH: 135'
54,000
3 or 4 AXLE GROUP
5C
4B
6+
120,000
GROSS
$50.00
$95.00
$250.00
$1,000.01
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
LENGTH: >135'
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
60,000
3 or 4 AXLE GROUP
5B
6+
143,000
GROSS
$60.00
$115.00
$325.00
$1,300.01
27,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
54,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
78,000
3 or 4 AXLE GROUP
6B
7+
162,000
GROSS
$70.00
$135.00
$400.00
$1,600.01
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
50,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
75,000
3 AXLE GROUP
100,000
4 AXLE GROUP
7B
8+
187,000
GROSS
$80.00
$155.00
$500.00
$2,000.01
**SAME AXLE WEIGHTS AS 6B **
(3) The fee schedule for over dimension (oversized vehicles) shall be as follows.
CATEGORY
MAX SIZE
ESCORT
SINGLE TRIP
ROUND TRIP
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
1C
WIDTH: 10'
NO
$15.00
$25.00
$75.00
$300.00
HEIGHT: 13'6"
LENGTH: 115'
2C
WIDTH: 12'
NO
$20.00
$40.00
$120.00
$480.00
HEIGHT: 13'6"
LENGTH: 115'
3C
WIDTH: 14'
NO
$30.00
$55.00
$165.00
$660.00
HEIGHT: 13'6"
LENGTH: 115'
4C
WIDTH: 18'
YES
$50.00
$95.00
X
X
HEIGHT: 16'
LENGTH: 135'
5C
WIDTH: >18'
YES
$100.00
$195.00
X
X
HEIGHT: >16'
LENGTH: >135'
Section 2. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance
shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this
ordinance.
Section 3. Any person violating any portion of this Ordinance shall be
punished according to the provisions this Ordinance or of Chapter 1.08 of the Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of January 1,
2010 and from and after its passage, approval and publication. This Ordinance may be
published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 6 — Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYES: n
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: December 21
APPROVED: December 21
2009.
2009.
PUBLISHED: December 22 , 2009.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS) ss.
COUNTY OF COOK
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. I further
certify that on, December 21, 2009 the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2009 -85, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER BG -15, SIZE, WEIGHT
AND LOAD OF TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
provided by its terms that it should be published in
pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 2009 -85,
including the Ordinance and a sheet thereof, was
prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted
in and at the Village Hall, commencing on December
21, 2009 and continuing for at least ten days
thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also
available for public inspection upon request in the
Office of Village Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, this 22nd day of
December, 2009.
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11/18/2009
ORDINANCE NO. 2009- 85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER BG -15, SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD,
OF TITLE 10OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the
Illinois Constitution of 1970;
WHEREAS, Public Act 96 -34 (effective January 1, 2010) amended various
sections of Chapter 15 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1 -100_ et seq.) pertaining
to size, weight and load limits of vehicles using public highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT and
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, LAKE and
COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AND PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE
AUTHORITY, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter BG -15 of Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
Chapter BG -15
SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD
Sections:
BG -15 -101 Local street weight limits.
BG -15 -102 Weight limit -- Armstrong Drive between Lexington Drive and Weiland
Road.
BG -15 -103 Weight limit -- Johnson Drive between Milwaukee Avenue and the south line
of the Lincoln Club.
BG -15 -104 Weight limit — Checker Drive between Arlington Heights Road and Illinois
Route 83 (McHenry Road).
IIl. Overweight and Oversized Vehicle Permits
BG -15 -301
Definitions
BG -15 -302
Permits.
BG -15 -303
Applications for Permit.
BG -15 -304
Police escorts.
BG -15 -305
Indemnification and Insurance.
BG -15 -306
Suspension and Reinstatement
BG -15 -307
Permit Fee Schedules
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BG -15 -101 Vehicles prohibited on certain streets /Limited load streets.
A. As provided under the authority of 625 ILCS 5115 -111 and 5/15 -316, it shall be
unlawful to operate any vehicle in excess of any prescribed weight limitations upon any
street where the operation of that vehicle is prohibited by ordinance and where signs of
such prohibited are posted; except that vehicles in excess of such prescribed weight
limitations may access such designated streets only for the purpose of making delivery or
picking up a load on that particular designated street, and only to the extent that such
vehicle is driven no more than the minimum distance necessary for that purpose.
B. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful to operate any
vehicle on any street in the Village when the maximum weight or registered weight limit
of such vehicle exceeds ten tons. The following streets shall be subject to the weight
limits as set forth in State statutes: Barclay Blvd., Corporate Grove Drive, Busch
Parkway, Asbury Lane, Commerce Court, Leider Lane, Lexington Drive, Hastings Drive,
Eastwood Lane, Dartmouth Lane, Johnson Drive (Northgate Parkway to 1100 Johnson
Drive) and Abbott Court.
C. When any vehicle is operated in violation of the Chapter, the owner or driver of the
vehicle shall be deemed guilty of a violation and either the owner or the driver of the
vehicle may be prosecuted for the violation. Any person, firm, or corporation convicted
of violating this Chapter shall be fined $500.00.
D. Liability if street or structure damaged: Any person driving any vehicle or
combination of vehicles upon any street is liable for any and all damages which the street
or structure may sustain as a result of any illegal operation.
BG -15 -102- Weight limit -- Armstrong Drive between Lexington Drive and Weiland
Road.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated, unladen or with load, upon
Armstrong Drive between Lexington Drive and Weiland Road when the gross weight
including load on the road surface or registered weight exceeds eight thousand pounds.
This restriction shall not apply to refuse vehicles picking up refuse as authorized by
contract with the Village, school buses or public transportation vehicles operating on a
route established and approved by the Village.
BG -15 -103 Weight limit -- Johnson Drive between Milwaukee Avenue and the south
line of the Lincoln Club.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated, unladen or with load, upon
Johnson Drive between Milwaukee Avenue to the south line of the Lincoln Club when
the gross weight including load on the road surface or registered weight exceeds eight
thousand pounds.
This restriction shall not apply to refuse vehicles picking up refuse as authorized by
contract with the Village, school buses or public transportation vehicles operating on a
route established and approved by the Village.
BG -15 -104 Weight limit— Checker Drive between Arlington Heights Road and
Illinois Route 83 (McHenry Road).
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No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated, unladen or with load, upon
Checker Drive between Arlington Heights Road and Illinois Route 83 (McHenry Road)
when the gross weight including load on the road surface or registered weight exceeds
eight thousand pounds.
This restriction shall not apply to refuse vehicles picking up refuse as authorized by
contract with the Village, school buses or public transportation vehicles operating on a
route established and approved by the Village.
ARTICLE III
OVERWEIGHT AND OVERSIZED VEHICLE PERMITS
BG -15 -301 Definitions.
For purposes of this Article, the following definitions apply:
A. One -way or single trip permit: one move from the point of origin to the point
of destination. Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of
destination are expressly prohibited. Single trip permits are valid for 5 consecutive days
from the date of issuance unless otherwise directed by the Police Department.
B. Round -trip movement: two trips over the same route in opposite directions.
Round -trip permits are valid for 10 consecutive days from the date of issuance.
C. Quarterly permit: a permit issued to a single truck, truck- tractor power unit, or
piece of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to
exceed three months from the date of issuance.
D. Annual permit: a permit issued to a single truck, truck - tractor power unit, or
piece of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to
exceed one -year from the date of issuance.
E. Non - divisible: a vehicle and load will be considered non - divisible when further
separating or dismantling the vehicle or load:
1. Would require more than 8 work hours to dismantle using appropriate
equipment. The applicant has the burden of proof as to the number of
work hours required to dismantle the load:
2. Will compromise or destroy the intended use of the load only. A load
can be either permanently mounted or temporarily secured equipment.
Any parts, fluids, or material necessary to the operation of only the power
unit portion of the vehicle shall be deemed non - divisible.
3. Would prohibit the vehicle from hauling one attachment that is
necessary to the operation of the load. To be considered non - divisible, the
attachment must be securely mounted to the load in the manner it is to be
used and not carried as a separate object on the hauling vehicle. It is the
duty of the applicant to declare such an attachment in the permit
application.
F. Police Department: the Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department
G. Village: the Village of Buffalo Grove
BG -15 -302 Permits.
A. A permit shall be required for the movement of any vehicle or combinations of
vehicles, which is non - divisible or is carrying a load that is non - divisible, while operating
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on roadways and bridges within the jurisdiction of the Village which exceeds the
following limits:
1. Maximum gross weight of more than 80,000 pounds;
2. Maximum gross length of 42 feet for single vehicles;
3. Maximum gross length of more than 55 feet for tractor - semitrailer
combinations;
4. Maximum gross length of more than 60 feet for all other combinations;
5. Maximum gross width of more than 8 feet;
6. Maximum gross height of more than 13 feet, 6 inches;
7. Maximum single axle weight of more than 20,000 pounds;
8. Maximum tandem axle weight of more than 34,000 pounds.
9. Axle weights or series of axle weights that exceed the maximum limits
set forth in 625 ILCS 15- 111(f).
B. Exempt from permits are the following:
1. Fire department vehicles;
2. Those vehicles operating under an emergency declaration;
3. Village owned vehicles engaged in emergency utility repair;
4. Equipment used for snow and ice removal, owned or operated by any
governmental body.
C. Permits shall be issued only in the name of a person, firm, business, or
corporation that owns and operates the transporting vehicle or that operates the vehicle
under a bona fide lease agreement.
D. Permits for vehicles that are both overweight and /or oversize are valid only a
half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset, on any day which a permit issued
by the Illinois Department of Transportation is valid.
E. Permits are non - transferable and apply only to the permittee.
F. The Village may issue revisions to permits:
1. To correct an error attributed to the Village;
2. To correct an error attributed to the applicant, discovered before the
move.
3. To adjust weights, dimension or routes as issued on the permit, before
the move is made.
G. The permit, when issued, constitutes an agreement between the permittee and
the Village that the move described in the application will take place only as described.
The permittee has the responsibility to report to the Police Department any inaccuracies
or errors on the part of either the Village or the permittee before starting any move.
Undertaking the move is prima facie evidence of acceptance of the permit as issued and
its terms.
H. The routing prescribed in the permit constitutes the sole extent of the authority
granted by the permit for the use of roads within the jurisdiction of the Village, and any
vehicle and/or load found to be off route will be considered off route and without a
permit. Permits shall be in the drivers possession at all times unless otherwise directed by
the Police Department and presented upon demand to any and all police officers for the
purpose of inspection.
I. Any vehicle(s) and /or load found to be divisible will render the permit null and
void. The entire gross weight and axles weights of the vehicle(s) with the load are subject
to weight limits prescribed by State statutes. It is the duty of the applicant to verify the
non - divisibility of the vehicle(s) before making application for the permit. The permit
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application itself is prima facie evidence that the applicant confirmed the vehicle(s)
and /or load were non - divisible.
J. If required, arrangement shall be made by the permittee to have the proper
utilities notified, property moved, bridge or highway analysis performed and completed
in advance of any permit movement.
K. All movements under the permit shall be made in accordance with all
applicable federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
L. Permits are null and void if altered for the purpose of deception. The permits
issued under this Article constitute the grant of a privilege by the Village and may be
denied or suspended for such reasons as the Village may deem rationally related to its
governmental interests including, but not limited to:
1. A permittee knowingly providing incorrect information in an
application for a permit;
2. A permittee, its agents, or employees operating on a permit which has
been altered for purposes of deception;
3. Non - compliance by permittee, its agents or employees with federal,
State, or local ordinances pertaining to the transport of goods or operation
of a vehicle engaged in the transport of goods;
4. Moving on Village streets without a valid permit as required under this
Article.
M. All single -trip or round -trip permits are limited to movements on assigned
routes only.
N. All quarterly or annual overweight permits are restricted to the following
maximum limitations and routing:
1. 12 ft. in width
2. 13 ft. 6 in. in height
3. 115 ft. in length
4. May not move across bridges or structures that are posted or listed as
such on the Village truck route map.
5. May not move on a "no- truck" route that is posted or listed as such on
the Village truck route map, without written permission from a member of
the Police Department.
6. May not use any Village street as a cut -thru to avoid using a State,
County, or Township highway.
Permits are subject to the requirements forth in BG -15 -303 herein, except that the load
may be interchanged provided none of the above listed maximum weight and size
dimensions are exceeded. Quarterly and annual permits shall list the registration number
and state for the power unit, and vehicle identification number (VIN). The serial number
of the power unit, and /or owner applied number shall also be listed, if applicable.
Any violation of these terms will render the pen-nit null and void, and subject the driver,
firm, business, or corporation that owns the vehicle to weight and dimension laws
prescribed by State statutes. The arresting police officer will immediately confiscate the
permit.
BG -15 -303 Applications for Permit.
A. All applications for permits shall be given full consideration. Permits for
proposed moves may be issued:
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1. When the Village roadways and bridges will not be unduly damaged;
and
2. When the safety of the traveling public will be adequately protected.
B. Applications for a permit to move an oversized and /or overweight vehicle,
and/or load, must be made to the Police Department. The following information shall be
included on the permit application:
1. Company name
2. Company address
3. Company fax and telephone numbers
4. Description of hauling vehicle or power unit.
5. Description of load to be moved and if the load is carrying an
attachment.
6. Maximum dimensions, gross weight, and axle weights of vehicle
including load.
7. Roads under the jurisdiction of the Village to be traveled
8. Any special conditions.
BG -15 -304 Police escorts.
Police escorts are required for certain vehicles and loads as indicated in BG -15 -307
herein. The total number of officers necessary to provide for a safe move shall be
determined by the Police Department, based upon the size and weight of the permit
move. Fees for escorts shall be in addition to the permit fees set forth herein. Escort fees
shall provide for a minimum of 2 hours of service calculated by the most current
overtime rate established by the Police Department.
BG -15 -305 Indemnification and Insurance.
A. The permittee shall assume total liability for any and all damages to streets,
bridges, Village owned appurtenances and private or public property while engaged in a
permit move. The measure of liability is the cost for all repairs or replacement of property
damaged by the permittee.
B. The permittee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village from any costs,
judgments or settlements, including attorney's fees, arising from physical injuries,
including loss of life, or damage to or loss of property related to acts or omissions by
permittee, its officers, agents, or employees pursuant to the permit.
C. Upon application for a permit each applicant shall provide evidence of a valid
comprehensive general liability insurance policy, with an insurance company approved
by the Village, for protection against personal injury or property damage in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The Village shall be listed as a certificate holder on the
policy.
BG -15 -306 Suspension and Reinstatement
A. Suspension of a current permit shall be for the time determined appropriate by
the Police Department; however, reinstatement may be made upon conditions determined
by the Village and payment of all outstanding settlements or judgments.
B. The Chief of Police or designee shall administer and enforce this Article and
shall have the authority to grant, deny, suspend, or reinstate permits. Any applicant or
permittee denied a permit or who has had a permit suspended, upon request, shall be
given a hearing before the Chief of Police.
C. No permits shall be issued an applicant or company who has outstanding fees
or payments due to the Village.
BG -15 -307 Permit Fee Schedules
A. The Village with respect to highways under its jurisdiction shall collect a fee
as shown herein from applicants for the issuance of a permit to operate or move a vehicle
or combination of vehicle(s), and /or loads, which fit the categories shown. Any axle or
gross weight greater than the maximum weights set forth in the fee schedule are subject
to special assessment and investigation to determine appropriate fees.
B. Fee Schedule
1. The fee schedule for single vehicles shall be as follows.
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MAX
SINGLE
ROUND
CATEGORY
AXLES
WEIGHTS
AXLES
TRIP
TRIP
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
1A
2
48,000
GROSS
$15.00
$25.00
$85.00
$340.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
2A
2
54,000
GROSS
$20.00
$35.00
$100.00
$400.00
28,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
3A
3+
60,000
GROSS
$25.00
$45.00
$115.00
$460.00
21,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
40,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
4A
3+
68,000
GROSS
$30.00
$55.00
$130.00
$520.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
5A
3+
72,000
GROSS
$60.00
$115.00
$270.00
$1,080.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
6A
3+
80,000
GROSS
$70.00
$135.00
$285.00
$1,140.00
27,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
54,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
7A
4+
72,000
GROSS
$35.00
$65.00
$145.00
$580.00
21,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
40,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
8A
4+
76,000
GROSS
$40.00
$75.00
$160.00
$640.00
23,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
44,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
9A
4+
80,000
GROSS
$60.00
$100.00
$225.00
$900.00
27,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
54,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
3 OR 4 AXLE
60,000
GROUP
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(2) The fee schedule for combination vehicles shall be as follows.
(3) The fee schedule for over dimension (oversized vehicles) shall be as follows.
CATEGORY1
MAX SIZE
MAX
I SINGLE TRIP
SINGLE
ROUND
I ANNUAL
1C
CATEGORY
FAXLES
WEIGHTS
AXLES
TRIP
TRIP
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
1B
5+
88,000
GROSS
$30.00
$55.00
$190.00
$760.00
23,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
2C
WIDTH: 12'
NO
$20.00
$40.00
$120.00
44,000
2 AXLE TANDEM or 3 OR 4 AXLE GROUP
HEIGHT: 13'6"
2B
5+
100,000
GROSS
$40.00
$75.00
$220.00 '
$880.00
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
WIDTH: 14'
NO
$30.00
$55.00
$165.00
$660.00
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM or 3 OR 4 AXLE GROUP
3B
6+
110,000
GROSS
$45.00
$85.00
$235.00
$940.00
23,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
YES
$50.00
$95.00
X
X
44,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
LENGTH: 135'
54,000
3 or 4 AXLE GROUP
5C
4B
6+
120,000
GROSS
$50.00
$95.00
$250.00
$1,000.01
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
LENGTH: >135'
48,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
60,000
3 or 4 AXLE GROUP
5B
6+
143,000
GROSS
$60.00
$115.00
$325.00
$1,300.01
27,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
54,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
78,000
3 or 4 AXLE GROUP
6B
7+
162,000
GROSS
$70.00
$135.00
$400.00
$1,600.01
25,000
ANY SINGLE AXLE
50,000
2 AXLE TANDEM
75,000
3 AXLE GROUP
100,000
4 AXLE GROUP
7B
8+
187,000
GROSS
$80.00
$155.00
$500.00
$2,000.01
** SAME AXLE WEIGHTS AS 6B **
(3) The fee schedule for over dimension (oversized vehicles) shall be as follows.
CATEGORY1
MAX SIZE
I ESCORT
I SINGLE TRIP
I ROUND TRIP
I QUARTERLY
I ANNUAL
1C
WIDTH: 10'
NO
$15.00
$25.00
$75.00
$300.00
HEIGHT: 13'6"
LENGTH: 115'
2C
WIDTH: 12'
NO
$20.00
$40.00
$120.00
$480.00
HEIGHT: 13'6"
LENGTH: 115'
3C
WIDTH: 14'
NO
$30.00
$55.00
$165.00
$660.00
HEIGHT: 13'6"
LENGTH: 115'
4C
WIDTH: 18'
YES
$50.00
$95.00
X
X
HEIGHT: 16'
LENGTH: 135'
5C
WIDTH: >18'
YES
$100.00
$195.00
X
X
HEIGHT: >16'
LENGTH: >135'
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Section 2. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance
shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this
ordinance.
Section 3. Any person violating any portion of this Ordinance shall be
punished according to the provisions this Ordinance or of Chapter 1.08 of the Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of January 1,
2010 and from and after its passage, approval and publication. This Ordinance may be
published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 6 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYES: D _ Nnna
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: December 21 , 2009.
APPROVED: December 21
2009.
PUBLISHED: December 22 , 2009.
ATTEST:
page Clerk
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Village President
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