A. Transportation permits described in Section 11.52.110 shall be obtained by applying to the director of public works or his/her designee ("director"). The application and permitting process shall be consistent with the requirements of CVC Sections 35780 through 35796 and successor statutes and the application requirements of the California Department of Transportation as modified in this chapter.

B. Applications for transportation permits shall be submitted at least two business days in advance of the time for which the permit is needed. In some circumstances the director may determine that up to an additional five business days are needed to review or process the application. In such event, the director shall notify the applicant of the additional time needed within two business days of receipt of the application. The director in his or her sole discretion may also grant exceptions to the forty-eight hour requirement when, in the judgment of the director, circumstances permit and/or require that the application be reviewed and processed in less than forty-eight hours.

C. When necessary to protect against injury to the road, foundations, surfaces or structures, pursuant to CVC Section 35782(b), the director may require extra insurance or other financial security as a condition for a permit for unusually large or heavy loads that pose a substantial risk to public facilities.