The provisions of this chapter apply to the use of the highway by a vehicle or load, or to any combination. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 901, 1940.)

In all cases where Ordinance 2225, entitled Building Code and set out at Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code requires the owner of any premises to which it is proposed to move any building or structure to obtain a relocation permit, the commissioner shall not grant a permit to move such building or structure until the applicant furnishes to the commissioner evidence that such owner has such relocation permit. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 903, 1940.)

The commissioner shall not issue a permit to move any load when the weight of load, plus the weight of the vehicle or other equipment, exceeds the weight permitted by the Vehicle Code, except that if it appears to the commissioner that the size, shape or physical characteristics of the load, or portion thereof, to be moved make it impossible or impracticable to keep within such weight limits, the commissioner may issue a permit to move a load on a vehicle every wheel of which is equipped with pneumatic tires where the commissioner has determined that such movement will not cause injury to the highways, bridges, and appurtenances installed therein or thereunder. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 904, 1940.)

A “single trip moving permit” means a moving permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to Chapter 16.22 for a single trip from one point of origin to a final destination taking place within three (3) consecutive days. An “annual trip moving permit” means a moving permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to Chapter 16.22 which is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of permit issuance. (Ord. 2011-0017 § 10, 2011)

The commissioner is authorized to issue or withhold the permit at his discretion; or, if the permit is issued, to limit the number of trips, or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicle or vehicles described may be operated on the highways indicated, or otherwise to limit or prescribe conditions of operation of the vehicle when necessary to assure against undue interference with traffic or damage to the road foundations, surfaces or structures, and may require the undertaking of other security measures as may be deemed necessary to protect the highways and bridges from injury, or to provide indemnity for any injury resulting from the operation of the vehicle. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 907, 1940.)

Any person lawfully operating or maintaining overhead facilities across any highway in the county who desires information pertaining to any moving permits issued for the moving of a building of 18 feet or more feet in height shall file a written request with the commissioner. The commissioner shall make such information available to the requesting person. The commissioner shall not allow the moving of a building for a period of 48 hours after the filing of a permit application in order to allow such person time to inspect the route the permittee intends to take. In the event the permittee needs to make any change in the route set forth on the permit, said permit shall be void until the moving contractor has obtained an approved change in the route. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 908, 1940.)

When so required by the commissioner, a moving contractor shall place under each dolly or wheel used in moving a building or structure, or under each wheel of a vehicle, boards or planks of adequate width and strength to carry the load without being broken, to serve as a runway for such dolly or wheel during such moving along or across any portion of any highway which has a surface other than natural soil. The moving contractor shall prevent such dolly or wheel from ever revolving on or resting on such surface except upon such board, plank or runway. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 902, 1940.)

If a building or structure is moved in more than one section, and more than one of such sections is moved at the same time, the moving contractor shall affix and maintain at all times in conspicuous places on each section on which the original permit is not affixed, true copies of such permit. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 905, 1940.)

The commissioner may require that the moving of any load or vehicle be under the supervision of an inspector to be appointed by the commissioner. (Ord. 9349 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 3597 Ch. 9 § 906, 1940.)

Each applicant for a single trip moving permit or an annual trip moving permit shall pay to the commissioner the maximum amount shown on the latest fee schedule published by the State of California Department of Transportation. (Ord. 2011-0017 § 11, 2011)