1979-029,. 1
ORDINANCE NO. 79�
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WEIGHT RESTRICTION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR BUSCH ROAD BETWEEN ILLINOIS ROUTE
83 AND WEILAND ROAD
WHEREAS, for the purpose of promoting and safeguarding the public health,
safety, comfort and welfare relating to the maintenance and use of Village
Roads and Highways and regulating the movement of vehicles exceeding the size
and weight limitations as delineated by the Village, and;
WHEREAS, the Village deems it appropriate that the Village Engineer shall
investigate each request of any owner, operator, lessee or driver of any over-
sized or overweight vehicle to transport said vehicle over, upon, or across
any Village Road or Highway, and shall have the power to regulate the date,
time, route, and conditions, safety equipment and measures to be employed in
making such movements, and to issue Village permits authorizing such movement
or to refuse, for proper cause, to issue such permits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Chapter BG -15 -101 of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Buffalo Grove, Illinois is hereby amended to read as follows:
BG -15 -101 Local Street Weight Limits: It shall be unlawful to operate
any vehicle on any street in the Village when the gross weight on the
surface on the road through any axle of such vehicle exceeds sixteen
thousand (16,000) pounds. Where lower limits are imposed by ordinance
and signs indicating such limitations are posted, it shall be unlawful
to operate a vehicle in excess of such weight on such street, except
for the purpose of making delivery or picking up a load, in which case
such vehicle may be driven on such street for not more than the minimum
distance necessary for the purpose, except when a special use permit
procedure has been established for a particular section of street, in
which case the specific weight limit shall not be exceeded in any case,
unless a special use permit is issued allowing a greater weight on the
street.
SECTION 2: Chapter BG-15 -102 and Chapter BG -15 -103 are hereby added to
the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, to read as follows:
BG -151 -102 Weight Limit Busch Road Between Illinois Route 83 And
Weiland Road: No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated,
unladen or with.load, upon Busch Road, between Illinois Route 83 and
Weiland Road when the gross weight on the road surface through any axle
thereof exceeds twelve thousand (12,000) pounds.
BG -15 -103 Special Use Permit for Excess Weight: Upon application in
writing, the Village may authorize the issuance of a "Special Use Permit'
authorizing the applicant to operate, or cause to operate, a vehicle
or combination of vehicles of a weight or load exceeding the maximum
specified by Ordinance upon a specified Village Street.
a) Application:- The application shall state:
1) The contractor(s) or supplier(s) who will operate overweight
vehicles under the permit, and;
2) The extent and duration of the operation, and whether the
permit is requested for a single trip or a specified continuous
operation.
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b) Fees For Special Use Permits: The Village shall collect a fee
from the applicant for issuance of a permit to operate a vehicle
or vehicles or loads as authorized by this Chapter. Fees that are
payable prior to issuance of a special use permit shall be in
accordance with the following schedule:
Residential Lot served $150.00 per Lot
Other $750.00 per Acre
C) Violations - Penalties: Whenever a vehicle or combination of
vehicles is operated in violation of this Chapter; the owner or
driver, or both shall be deemed guilty of such violation; and
either the owner or driver, or both may be prosecuted for such
violation. Any person, firm, or corporation convicted of any
.violation of this Chapter shall be fined in an amount equal to
the following:
Excess Weight Rate(Per Found Over)
1000 2000 pounds .02
2001 -- 3000 pounds .04
3001 - 4000 pounds .06
4001 - 5000 pounds .08
5001 and over $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.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval and publication according to law.
AYES: -v n,, NAPES: ABSENT:
PASSED: ,1979
APPROVED: ,1979
PUBLISHED: ,1979
APPROVED:
(� Village President
ATTEST: I / ( . L<?yLe tJ (.mow
Vil ge Clerk
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO.
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROVE
THIS DAY OF , 197%.
Published in pamphlet form by authority
of the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake
Counties, Illinois, this ,� day of
19 7/-,� .
pillage Clerk
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WEIGHT RESTRICTION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR BUSCH ROAD BETWEEN ILLINOIS ROUTE
83 AND WEILAND ROAD
WHEREAS, for the purpose of promoting and safeguarding the public health,
safety, comfort and welfare relating to the maintenance and use of Village
Roads and Highways and regulating the movement of vehicles exceeding the size
and weight limitations as delineated by the Village, and;
WHEREAS, the Village deems it appropriate that the Village Engineer shall
investigate each request of any owner, operator, lessee or driver of any over-
sized or overweight vehicle to transport said vehicle over, upon, or across
any Village Road or Highway, and shall have the power to regulate the date,
time, route, and conditions, safety equipment and measures to be employed in
making such movements, and to issue Village permits authorizing such movement
or to refuse, for proper cause, to issue such permits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF .TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Chapter BG -15 -101 of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Buffalo Grove, Illinois is hereby amended to read as follows:
BG- 15-101 Local Street Weight Limits: It shall be unlawful to operate
any vehicle on any street in the Village when the gross weight on the
surface on the road through any axle of such vehicle exceeds sixteen
thousand (16,000) pounds. Where lower limits are imposed by ordinance
and signs indicating such limitations are posted, it shall be unlawful
to operate a vehicle in excess of such weight on such street,.except
for the purpose of making delivery or picking up a load, in which case
such vehicle may be driven on such street for not more than the minimum
distance necessary for the purpose, except when a special use permit
procedure has been established for a particular section of street, in
which case the specific weight limit shall not be exceeded in any case,
unless a special use permit is issued allowing a greater weight on the
street.
SECTION 2: Chapter BG-15 -102 and Chapter BG -15 -103 are hereby added to
the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, to read as follows:
BG-15 -102_ Weight Limit - Busch Road Between Illinois Route 83 And
Weiland Road: No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated,
unladen or with load, upon Busch Road, between Illinois Route 83 and
Weiland Road when the gross weight on the road surface through any axle
thereof exceeds twelve thousand (12,000) pounds.
BG-15 -103 Special Use Permit for Excess Weight: Upon application In
writing, the Village may authorize the issuance of a "Special Use Permit"
authorizing the applicant to operate, or cause to operate, a vehicle
or combination of vehicles of a weight or load exceeding the maximum
specified by Ordinance upon a specified Village Street.
a) Application: The application shall state:
1) The contractor(s) or supplier(s) who will operate overweight
vehicles under the permit, and;
2) The extent and duration of the operation, and whether the
permit is requested for a single trip or a specified continuous
operation.
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b) Fees For Special. Use Permits: - The Village shall collect a fee
from the applicant for issuance of a permit to operate a vehicle
or vehicles or loads as authorized by this Chapter. Fees that are
payable prior to issuance of a special use permit shall be in
accordance with the following schedule:
Residential Lot served $150.00 per Lot
Other $750.00 per Acre
c) Violations - Penalties: - Whenever a vehicle or combination of
vehicles is operated in violation of this Chapter; the owner or
driver, or both shall be deemed guilty of such violation; and
either the owner or driver, or both may be prosecuted for such
violation. Any person, firm, or corporation convicted of any
violation of this Chapter shall be fined in an amount equal to
the following:
Excess Weight Rate(Per Pound Over)
1000 - 2000 pounds .02
2001 - 3000 pounds -,04
3001 - 4000 pounds .06
4001 - 5000 pounds .08
5001 and over Ssnn -nn
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.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval and publication according to law.
AYES: - i�axin,e,.acF NAYES: cU ABSENT:
v
PASSED: 91979
APPROVED:_ ,1979
PUBLISHED: ,1979
APPROVED:
Village. President
ATTEST: ► ( .0
Villa(ge Clerk