For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms used herein are defined as follows:
.010 “City” means the City of Anaheim.
.020 “City Council” means the City Council of the City.
.030 “Director” means the Director of Planning of the City or his or her authorized representative.
.040 “Driver” means a person who operates a taxicab.
.050 “Franchisee” means any person, firm, association, corporation, partnership or other entity granted a franchise by the City pursuant to this chapter.
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.070 “Operate” or “Operate a taxicab” means to drive a taxicab and either solicit or pick up passengers within the City.
.080 “Owner” means the registered owner or lessor of a taxicab.
.090 “Substantially Located” means in reference to a city or county where either (i) a Taxicab Company maintains its primary business address; or (ii) the largest share of prearranged and non-prearranged trips originates, as defined in Government Code section 53075.5. For Taxicab Companies establishing a new operation after January 1, 2019, “Substantially Located” means the jurisdiction where a Taxicab Company has its primary business address for the first twelve (12) months of operation. A Taxicab Company or driver may be substantially located in more than one jurisdiction.
.100 “Taxicab” means a motor vehicle operated for hire to transport passengers to specific destinations of the passengers choice, capable of carrying not more than eight persons, excluding the driver. The term shall exclude any vehicle operating as a charter party carrier licensed as such by any state agency or any other vehicle as to which a valid certificate of public convenience and necessity has been issued by any state agency. (Ord. 5765 § 1; April 24, 2001.)
.110 “Taxicab Company” means a passenger-for-hire business either based in Anaheim or elsewhere whose business activity includes operating a Taxicab. (Ord. 6456 § 1 (part); January 15, 2019: Ord. 6560 § 1; October 17, 2023.)