CHAPTER 4
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES

SECTION:

   Article 1. Taxicab Franchises

7-4-101: Definitions

7-4-102: Franchise Requirements

7-4-103: Evaluation Of Franchises; Grounds For Suspension, Revocation Or Sanctions

7-4-104: Reduction Of Number Of Vehicles Of Franchisee

7-4-105: Environmental Goals

7-4-106: Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations

   Article 2. Taxis And Other Public Transportation Vehicles

7-4-201: Public Transportation Vehicle Permit Required

7-4-202: Application For Public Transportation Vehicle Permit

7-4-203: Criteria For Issuance Or Denial Of Permit

7-4-204: Denial Of Permit

7-4-205: Terms Of Permits

7-4-206: Revocation Or Suspension Of Permit Or Imposition Of Sanctions

7-4-207: Notice Of Proposed Disciplinary Action And Hearing

7-4-208: Emergency Temporary Suspension Of Permit

7-4-209: Decision On Suspension, Revocation, Or Sanctions

7-4-210: Transfer Of Permits

7-4-211: Appeal To Traffic And Parking Commission

7-4-212: Reserved

7-4-213: Restrictions And Regulations Applicable To Public Transportation Vehicles

7-4-214: Additional Restrictions And Regulations Applicable To Taxis

7-4-215: Metered Taxicab Rates

7-4-216: Inspection Of Vehicles

7-4-217: Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations

7-4-218: Public Transportation Vehicle Insurance

   Article 3. Operator's Permit

7-4-301: Operator's Permit Required

7-4-302: Applications For Operator's Permit

7-4-303: Criteria For Issuance Or Denial Of Permit

7-4-304: Denial Of Permit

7-4-305: Terms Of Permits

7-4-306: Revocation Or Suspension Of Permits Or Imposition Of Sanctions

7-4-307: Hearing Required For Suspension Or Revocation Of Permit Or Imposition Of Sanctions

7-4-308: Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations

ARTICLE 1. TAXICAB FRANCHISES

7-4-101: DEFINITIONS:

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: Any motor propelled vehicle, not otherwise defined in this section, used in the business of transporting passengers over the streets of the city, irrespective of whether or not any fee, compensation, or consideration is paid for such transportation.

SIGHTSEEING VEHICLE: Any motor propelled vehicle used for the transportation of passengers over the streets of the city for the purpose of showing points of interest or showing or exhibiting lands, houses, property, or any other thing or object for consideration.

TAXICAB: Any motor propelled vehicle which is designed to carry not more than eight (8) persons, excluding the driver, and is either equipped with a taximeter or a top light or has the words "taxi", "cab" or "taxicab" displayed on the exterior of the vehicle, and is used for the transportation of passengers for hire within and without the boundaries of the city, for which a fee is charged and that does not operate over a defined route.

TAXIMETER: An instrument or device by which the charge for the hire of a taxicab is registered, calculated, or indicated by figures in accordance with the distance traveled and/or the time elapsed.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICIAL: With respect to matters governing taxicabs and the taxicab franchise system, "transportation official" shall mean the director of public works services or his or her designee. With respect to matters governing public transportation vehicles other than taxicabs, "transportation official" shall mean the director of community development. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)