Section 35700 Of Article 4. Local Authorities From California Vehicle Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 4.

. (a) The legislative body of any county or city may by ordinance permit the operation and moving of vehicles and loads upon highways under their respective jurisdictions of a maximum gross weight in excess of the maximum gross weight of vehicles and loads specified in this code.
  (b) This section does not apply to state highways.