§ 7-320. Oversized load authorization to move.

All vehicles or combination of vehicles that exceed the maximum dimension requirements stated shall not be moved upon the city streets and conductors within Broken Arrow without authorization from the city to do so and under the provisions provided for which the oversized load authorization was issued.

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Special authorizations; movement of certain manufactured items—Limitations, authorizations, fees, escorts. Manufactured items, with the exception of manufactured homes and industrialized housing as defined by 47 O.S. §§ 1102 and 14-103A of state statute exceeding the size limitations described in subsection 23-11(b) are authorized to travel on streets within the City of Broken Arrow under certain conditions and under an oversized load authorization as follows:

a.

It is the purpose of this section to authorize movement of necessary overweight and oversize vehicles or loads of manufactured items in excess of the requirements described herein consistent with the following obligations:

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Protection of the motoring public from potential hazards;

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Protection of highway surfaces, structures and private property; and

3.

Provision for normal flow of traffic with a minimum of interference.

b.

The city shall have the authority to issue, withhold or revoke special oversized load authorizations for the operation of vehicles or combinations of vehicles or loads of manufactured items that exceed the size or weight limitations of this chapter.

c.

No structure or vehicle requiring an oversized load authorization shall be moved upon any street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

d.

Every person, driver, owner or carrier may move or cause to be moved any vehicle, combination of vehicles, item or load of manufactured items exceeding the limits established in this chapter, but only upon issue and according to the restrictions and special conditions of authorization issued by the city.

e.

Any vehicle or combination of vehicles and load that exceeds the maximum dimension requirements is authorized to travel on city streets only if a special oversized load authorization has been issued by the city. All oversized loads shall have skid rails properly affixed to each oversized load.

f.

An "oversized load authorization A" shall be issued for combined vehicle and cargo, inclusive of crating and packaging dimensions that are 14 to 16 feet in width, 15 to 17 feet in height or 75 to 90 feet in length. Issuance of an "oversize load authorization A" means that the city will not have to provide escorts for the oversized loads to be transported through the city. The required escorts for an "oversized load authorization A" shall be provided by the carrier as required by other permits issued. An "oversized load authorization A" shall be issued upon payment of a fee as set forth in the Manual of Fees adopted by the Broken Arrow City Council.

g.

An "oversized load authorization B" shall be issued for all combined vehicle and cargo, inclusive of crating and packaging dimensions, exceeding 16 feet in width, 17 feet in height or 90 feet in length. Issuance of an "oversized load authorization B" means that the city may be required to provide city escorts as determined upon examination of load origin, and routing out of city limits. Escorts provided by the city are in addition to other escorts that may be required by other permits issued for the transport of cargo. The applicant for an "oversized load authorization B" shall make application for authorization a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the proposed move date and time. An "oversized load authorization B" shall be issued upon payment of a fee as set forth in the Manual of Fees. For any permit issued for a type B load, the truck driver will be required to call Broken Arrow Police Dispatch within one hour prior to the time of movement providing their name and phone number, the city permit number and route they intend to travel.

h.

Every person desiring to transport oversized loads or items pursuant to the provisions of this section shall apply to the development services department on an application form prescribed by the city and including a listing of safety problems or physical impediments to be encountered on the route. Said application will require a copy of the mover's current and valid liability insurance certificate in an amount to cover damages to persons, public or private property and utilities that may be damaged as a result of such movement with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Upon approval of the application by the city, a special oversized load authorization shall be issued. The authorization shall specify the route to be taken through the city and the dates and times of transport.

i.

Every such oversized load authorization shall be carried in the vehicle or combination of vehicles [to which] it refers and shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement officer or authorized agent of Broken Arrow, and no person shall violate any of the terms or conditions of such authorization.

j.

Except as otherwise provided, an oversized load authorization issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall expire upon the completion of one trip as specified in the authorization. Any such authorization granting movement of the described item will be valid for five days from the date of issue.

k.

Highway escorts shall be required for transportation of items pursuant to the rules and regulations prescribed by the department of public safety.

l.

Applicants/carriers may be granted upon application and approval by development services department, and upon payment of a fee as set forth in the Manual of Fees, an "annual oversized load authorization." Said authorization shall be valid for any number of oversized loads meeting the definition of "authorization A" loads only and shall not apply to any load meeting the load sizes of "authorization B." In addition, to qualify to move oversized loads under the authority of an annual oversized load authorization, the applicant/carrier must meet all municipal requirements for moving oversized loads, as well as the following conditions:

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The annual timeframe shall run concurrently with the fiscal year (July to June).

2.

Carrier shall pay a processing fee as set forth in the Manual of Fees for each notification.

3.

Carrier shall utilize the online notification form, as prescribed by development services. Said notification form must be completed and submitted no less than one business day in advance of the move date/time and shall include the following information:

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Manufacturing company name and address.

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Carrier name, address, phone and contact person name and email address.

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Annual permit number.

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Department of public safety (DPS) permit number.

v.

Origination point of the load(s) being moved.

vi.

Intended route into or out of the city.

vii.

Packaged and crated load dimensions.

viii.

Intended move date and time.

m.

Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $750.00.

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Should the carrier encounter situations that require Broken Arrow Police or other traffic control assistance (for example: the oversized load catches upon wires or signals), the carrier shall reimburse the city for all actual expenses.

(Code 1977, § 7-320; Ord. No. 2603, § I, 1-20-2004; Ord. No. 2749, § III, 12-5-2005; Ord. No. 2813, § I, 8-7-2006; Ord. No. 2905, § I, 10-1-2007; Ord. No. 3214, § I, 10-2-2012; Ord. No. 3278, § II, 6-16-2014)