§ 29-351. Load limits and oversized vehicles.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any commercial motor vehicle over, on, or upon any public street or right-of-way in the City of Pearland, Texas, other than state-owned or maintained highways, which has a gross weight in excess of one (1) or more of the following limitations:

(1)

The total gross weight for which the commercial motor vehicle is licensed with the State of Texas; or

(2)

Twenty thousand (20,000) pounds per single axle as defined in the Texas Transportation Code (hereinafter, the "code").

(3)

Thirty-four thousand (34,000) pounds per tandem axle as defined in the code.

(4)

Recyclable/solid waste trucks operated in compliance with Chapter 622 of the code; or

(5)

Ready mix concrete trucks operated in compliance with Chapter 622 of the code; or

(6)

Eighty thousand (80,000) pounds gross vehicle weight.

(b)

Commercial motor vehicles operating in compliance with Chapter 623 of the code shall be authorized to have additional weight permitted as described in the code.

(c)

Commercial motor vehicles requiring an oversize (height or width) permit from the State of Texas shall obtain a permit from the city if the vehicle will be operated on a city-maintained roadway. The permit, or copy thereof, shall be carried in the vehicle and made available, on demand by any police officer, for verification that the vehicle is operating on a city-approved route.

( Ord. No. 1026-3 , § 1, 6-23-14)