County of Sacramento



Maximum Dimensions

(must be a non-reducible load)

Annual Permits

Construction Equip. & Misc. Loads:

Height—15 ft

Width—14 ft

Length—Steerable trailers - 120 ft.

Non Steerable trailers – 115 ft.

Tow Trucks-Recovery Only - 120 ft.

Weight—(Dependent on Route)

Manufactured Homes and Modulars:

Height—14 ft

Width—12 ft

Length—90 ft

Weight—(Dependent on Route)

* Annual Permits are Restricted to Yellow and Green Routes.

Repetitive Permits

Route Specific (Fixed route Required)

Height—3 inches Below Lowest Structure (Route Survey Required Ht. > 15 ft)

Width—Not to exceed 15.5 ft

Length—120 ft

Weight—(Dependent on Route)

Time Specific—Duration of project not to exceed 6 months

Single Trip Permits

Height—3 in Below Lowest Structure

Length—Unrestrictive

Weight—(Dependent on Route)

Rqd: Fixed route, Route Survey Ht. >15 ft.

CHP ESCORT REQUIREMENT

Height—17 ft and over (Height Pole Car req.)

Width—Over 16 ft

Length—Over 120 ft (135 w/ steerable trailer)

Route map and attachments

* Route Map Available at Technical Resources on floppy disk (PDF file).

* Online at permits

RESTRICTED MOVEMENT TIMES

No movement of loads exceeding allowable dimensions are permitted between the hours of 7:00AM - 8:00AM and 3:30PM - 6:00PM. Loads exceeding weight limits are allowed if dimension limits are not exceeded.

CONTACT LIST

Technical Resources

827 7th Street, Room 105

Sacramento, CA 95814

P: (916) 874-6544

F: (916) 874-8060

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Variance Load Officer

11336 Trade Center Drive

Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

(916) 464-2090

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Roger Dickinson, District 1

Jimmy Yee, District 2

Susan Peters, District 3

Roberta MacGlashan, District 4

Don Nottoli, District 5

Bradley J. Hudson, County Executive

Transportation Permits

Application Process

and Guidelines

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County of Sacramento

Municipal Services

Revised October 18, 2012

TRANSPORTATION PERMITS

A transportation permit is required anytime a vehicle and/or load exceeds the following legal dimensions (per California Vehicle Code (CVC) 35780) within Sacramento County right-of-way.

Height—14 ft

Width—8.5 ft

Length— See CVC 35400

Weight— See CVC 35550

This brochure provides general information regarding the application process and requirements for transportation permits. These permits are received, reviewed, and processed by Technical Resources. The transportation permit application is to be walked in or submitted by mail. Single trip permits are the only permits that can be transmitted electronically; electronic transmittals allowed by designated permit service. Guidelines and requirements for each permit type are listed and explained in the following pages of this brochure. The permit may require a specific route review done by the applicant, CHP escort, and restricted movement times. Additional requirements and comments will be provided on the reviewed and signed transportation permit. Contact information for the departments is provided in this brochure. It is recommended that the transportation permit application be submitted for initial review at least five (5) business days in advance of the date of movement.

Penalties are imposed for movement without a valid permit or when specified conditions are not met.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Obtain application from Technical Resources at 827 7th Street, Room 105 or from a designated permit service.

2. Submit completed transportation permit application to Technical Resources and pay permit fees to the cashier at 827 7th Street, Room 105.

3. Application is reviewed for dimensions, route, and load requirements. Additional comments are added to application.

4. The approved permit is issued by Technical Resources. Please allow a minimum of 5 business days for processing.

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The following attachments and documents must be present with the permit and in the vehicle during the move for the permit to be valid:

* Transportation Permit Conditions

* Pilot Car Conditions, if applicable

Manufactured Mobile and Modular Homes Permits:

* Conditions for Manufactured Housing

* Tax Clearance Certificate

* Certificate of Origin

* Dealer’s Notice of Transfer

* Registration Card with written consent from the legal owner.

(per CVC 35790)

FEE SCHEDULE

Annual Permits (all types)—$47

Construction Equipment

Mobile and Modular Homes (On Own Axles)

Emergency

Repetitive Permits (6 Month)—$47

Construction Equipment

Mobile and Modular Homes (On Own Axles)

Emergency

Single Trip Permits—$16

Construction Equipment

Mobile and Modular Homes (On Own Axles $16)

Modular Buildings (Hauled $16 or $66 if criteria below applies)

House, Modular Homes—$66

(On Truck/Trailer)

1) Loads in excess of 14 feet wide

2) Loads in excess of 135 in overall length

3) Loads that are of a weight that require:

a. More than 13-axle, vehicle width combination, or

b. 13-axle, vehicle width load deck 40 feet apart, or

c. Two or more side-by-side vehicles width 14 feet

+Certificate of Insurance

+Overweight Endorsement

Special Equipment—$100

(e.g. Large Transformers, Variance Loads)

* A security deposit and/or direct billing may be required for certain permits.

* When destination is within Sacramento County, a building permit may be required for buildings and structures. This must be issued before the transportation permit can be validated.

* Permits are not given to STAA trucks whose semitrailer’s kingpin to last axle distance exceed the limits as defined in CVC 35401.

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