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00-13 COUNTY OF ELGIN By-Law No. 00-13 BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF PERMITS TO MOVE OVERSIZE OR OVERWEIGHT LOADS ON COUNTY ROADS' WHEREAS pursuant to Section 110, Part VII, of the Highway Traffic Act, being Chapter H.8, RS.Q. 1990, as amended, provides that a municipal corporation may grant a permit for the moving of heavy vehicles, loads, objects or structures in excess of the dimensional limits set out in Section 109 or the weight limits set out in Part VIII, on roads they have jurisdiction over; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin deems it expedient to control and regulate the movement of heavy vehicles, loads and objects or structures on County Roads and to provide for the issuing of permits related thereto, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of Elgin enacts as follows THAT in this by-law; (a) "Council" shall mean NOW THEREFORE 1 the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin "County road" shall mean all roads included in the County of Elgin road system as defined in the Corporation of the County of Elgin by-law "Adopting a Plan of County Road Improvement and Establishing a County Road System" and any amendments thereto. (b) 2. THAT no person shall be permitted to operate a vehicle on a County Road if the weight of the vehicle or dimensions exceed those prescribed under the Highway Traffic Act, without the submission and approval of a permit and all conditions are met to the satisfaction of the County of Elgin. 3. THAT a permit may be issued by the County of Elgin Engineer or designate in accordance with the conditions and fees set out in Schedule "A" to this by-law and that the granting of the permit shall rest solely in the discretion of the above mentioned authority and may be subject to special circumstances or rejection all together. the 4. THAT all costs associated with the permit and the proposed move In accordance with terms of the permit will be the responsibility of the applicant. 5 THAT a refundable security deposit may be required to fulfill the conditions of the permit application and that the deposit may be used to repair any infrastructure, signage or other part of the road system damaged as a result of the execution of the move 6. THAT every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law shall upon conviction be liable to payment of a fine, as set out in the Highway Traffic Act. thereof. the same are, hereby repealed the final passing take effect upon 1839 and 96-47 be, and this by-law shall come Into force and THAT By-Laws No. THAT 7 8. 16th day of May 2000 time this and second READ a first () ~ l I ~ D,J. McPhai Warden May 2000 day of 16th time and finally passed this cDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. READ a third No Permit Schedule 'A' By-Law No. 00-13 The Corporation of the County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive· S!. Thomas, On!. . N5R 5V1 . Phone (519) 631-1460 ex!. #4 . Fax (519) 631-4297 OVERSIZE I OVERWEIGHT MOVING PERMIT DATE OF APPLICATION CONTACT PERSON POSTAL CODE FAX APPLICANT'S TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON TRANSPORTING COMPANY TRANSPORTING COMPANY'S ADDRESS GENERAl, INfoRMATioN APPLICANT APPLICANT'S MAILING ADDRESS SECTION 1 FAX SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION OF LOAD AND ROUTE (Please Indicate all dimensions in metric) DESCRIPTION OF LOAD DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE NO. OF AXLES NO. OF WHEELS PER AXLE TOTAL WIDTH AT TIRES (metres) TOTAL WEIGHT (tonnes) OVERALL HEIGHT (metres) OVERALL WIDTH (metres) OVERALL LENGTH (metres) PRESENT LOCATION DESTINATION EXACT ROUTE TO BE FOLLOWED MOVING DATE PROPOSED TIME OF MOVE 'NOTE: A MAP SHOWING THE EXACT ROUTE THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOAD MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION. TRANSPORTER'S TELEPHONE Please Note: Invoices PERMIT FEE: ANNUAL PERMIT FEE $500.00 (REFER TO ANNUAL PERMIT CONDITIONS ON REVERSE) I have read, understand and agree to the conditions set forth on this application and assume all cost incurred by the County of Elgin, Hability for all damages which·may be incurred and to indemnify and hold harmless the County of Elgin from any actions, claims, suits or demands made against the County by any person arising out of the issuance of this permit. (REFER TO CONDITIONS ON REVERSE) the County of Elgin to will not be Issued - Cheques are payable $100.00 Sianature of Applicant Date Signed SECTION 3 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND APPROVAL [OFFICE USE ONLY] SINGLE MOVE PERMIT FEE PAID $ 100.00 ANNUAL PERMIT FEE PAID $ 500.00 REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT (if applicable) $ PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE: YES_ NO_ AMOUNT OF COVERAGE: $ TYPE OF ESCORT REQUIRED (see conditions on reverse) SPECIAL CONDITIONS Manager of Engineering Services Date Approved Section 110 of the Highway Traffic Act and is subject to the conditions within this permit. The permit the reqUirements of the Hiqhwav Traffic Act and this permit does not qrant permission to dlsobe' CONDITIONS 1. times create the least interference with traffic as s. No portion of any road shall be closed at any time. The transporter must at a possible throughout the execution of the work granted under this permit. an 2. A refundable security deposit may be requested by the County of Eigin during the execution of any permit. The applicant and/or the transporter is responsible for any damage done to the road and the deposit may be used to remedy any damages and return the roadway to its condition prior to the execution of this permit. 3. A minimum of $ 3,000,000.00 liability insurance specifically Issued to cover the type of work 9ranted under this permit shall be held by the transporter stated In this permit. A copy of this liability insurance must be submitted with every permit application. The transporter assumes all liability and will "saVe the County of Elgin harmless" when granted a permit. 4. This permit is NOT valid: a) On roads other than Elgin County Roads as defined by the Elgin County Road Consolidating By- law as amended time to time, b) at any time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the road are not clearly seen at a distance of 150 metres or less, c) between one half hour before sunset and one half hour before sunrise, d) on any Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday. 5. b) on Monday through Friday. not be issued during the months of March and April or at any other date where "half before sunset, a) Between one half hour after sunrise and on half-hou Overweight permits are not valid and wi load" season is in force. IS valid: This permit 6. 7. This permit must be produced on demand of a police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act. 8. This permit Is issued on the condition the permit holder accepts responsibility for any and all damage that may be caused to overhead wires, structures, roads, infrastructure, signs or railway right of ways. The permit holder must obtain the necessary approvals from all encroachments and / or any provinclai or municipal permits required for the proposed routes. g. 10. This permit may be terminated a!the discretion of the Manager of Engineering Services for the breach of any condition of this permit. i Where a permit is issued in respect of: 1) Height: The load shall not be composed of articles loaded one on top ofthe other. 2) Width: The load shall not be composed of articles loaded side by side or crosswise. 3) Length: The load shall not be composed of articles loaded on behind the other and any overhang to the exceed 4.65 m from the centre of the rearmost axle unless otherwise stated. 4) Weight: The ioad shall not be composed of more that one article. When crossing bridges, vehicles of over 45,400 kg gross weight must be operated at the lowest practicable speed. Bridge postings and load restrictions pursuant to Part VI Section 114 to Section 127 of the Highway Traffic Act apply. not shal rear 11 12. Vehicles and loads In excess of the width and 1 or length prescribed under Section 109 of the Highway Traffic Act shall be marked with four or more flags, one as near as practicable to each corner of the vehicle or load. The flags shall be bright red or orange in colour and shall be not less than 40 cm X 40 cm square. Where a vehicle or load is wider at any point or points on either side than at the corner, it shall, where practicabie, be so marked with such a flag at the widest point on each side. Vehicles and loads in excess of the length prescribed under Section 109 of the Highway Traffic Act shall, in addition to the flags required under Condition 11, display on the rear, in a clearly visible position, a sign bearing the words "lONG LOAD" in biack letters at least 200 mm wide with lines forming the letters at least 30 mm wide on a yellow background. The sign to be removed or covered when not in use. 13. holder provides an escort vehicle or vehicles either proceeding or 14. This permit may be issued with the condition that the permit following the oversize / overwei9ht vehicle or load: to 3.99 m to 4.99 m and greater 2.61 m 4.00 m 5.00 m No escort required Private escort required Police escort required Width requirements for escort vehicles: to 36.75 m to 45.74 m and greater 23.01 m 36.76 m 45.75 m No escort required Private escort required Police escort required length requirements for escort vehicles: 15. NOTE: Where a permit is issued on condition the permit holder provide Private Escort Vehicle or Vehicles: 1) The escort vehicle(s) shall be operated by a person not less than 18 years of age. 2) The escort vehicle(s) shall not have more than 2 axles and a wheelbase length of not less than 2.65 meters and shall be equipped with an amber flashing roof light visible from the front and rear for a distance of at least 150 metres and shall precede on a two lane roadway or follow on a four lane roadway at a distance of 60 to 150 metres and shall bear a sign clearly visibie for a distance of at least 150 metres, "CAUTION OVERSiZE lOAD FOllOWS" or "CAUTION OVERSIZE lOAD AHEAD" as the caSe may be in black letters at least 200 mm high with lines forming the letters at least 30 mm wide on a yellow background. The sign to be removed or covered when not in use. 3) When escorting a movement in excess of 4.00 metres in width, the escort vehicle(s) and towing vehicles(s) shall be equipped with a working two-way radio communication device permitting inter-communication between the vehicles. 4) An escort vehicle shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher in effective working order, six 45 cm (18") traffic cones. 6) All units, including the escort vehicle(s) will be operated with headlights on, when travelling on a roadway. ANNUAL PERMIT CONDITIONS - Annual Permits will only be granted if all information submitted in Sections 1 and 2 of this permit application remain the same during each and every move. if any of the submitted information or parameter of the proposed move(s) has changed (for example: different route traveled, size of load has changed, weight of load has changed, etc.). a new permit form must be submitted showing the changes to the original permit application. There will be no additional charqe to the applicant for these re-submitted annual permits once the original annual permit fee has been paid. No moving operation shall commence until the specific conditions of that move have been approved by the Manager of Engineering Services.