§ 73.11. PARKING, STANDING, LOADING OR UNLOADING OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN BUTTE AVENUE AND RUGGLES STREET PROHIBITED.

(A) Definition of commercial and recreational vehicles. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. A prohibited commercial motor vehicle means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used to transport passengers or property for a private business purpose if the motor vehicle either:

(a) Has a gross combined weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds;

(b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds; and

(c) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of materials found to be hazardous under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. The weight which is assigned by the vehicle manufacturer to a vehicle and which represents the maximum recommended total weight including vehicle and load for the vehicle.

RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE. A prohibited recreational motor vehicle means a motor vehicle or vehicle combination that is designed to be used for private pleasure use and includes vehicles commonly called motor homes, pick-up trucks with campers and vehicles towing travel trailers, used exclusively to transport personal possessions or persons for non-commercial purposes.

(B) Exceptions by permit and fees. The Chief of Police, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to issue a one-trip or annual permit excepting commercial or recreational vehicles otherwise subject to the operation of this section when and under the circumstances specified in the permit it is the finding of the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, that the proposed use does not constitute a threat to the public health and safety and the public convenience or necessity requires the issuance of a permit. A person seeking a permit shall submit an application, accompanied by the appropriate fee established in the Town of Florence Schedule of Fees.

(C) Automatic exemptions. The following vehicles or uses shall be exempt from the operation of this section:

(1) Recreational vehicles using the street on a one time single trip basis for travel only;

(2) Vehicles owned or under hire by a governmental entity;

(3) Commercial vehicles owned by a utility company using the street for utility service or repairs;

(4) Commercial vehicles owned by an armored car company and using the street for delivery;

(5) Any other commercial or recreational vehicle using the street on a one-trip basis for an emergency medical or emergency public safety purpose; and

(6) Pickups with shell campers that do not extend above the cab or beyond the sides of the vehicle.

(Prior Code, Ch. 17, Art. IV, § 17-101) (Ord. 255-98, passed 4-20-1998; Ord. 642-15, passed 12-7-2015)