7-4-204: DENIAL OF PERMIT:

Where the permit is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing in accordance with title 1, chapter 5, article 1 of this code, of the denial and reasons therefor. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-205: TERMS OF PERMITS:

Permits issued pursuant to this article shall be effective for a period of one year from date of issuance unless a shorter term is specified on the permit. A separate permit is required for each vehicle. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-206: REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT OR IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS:

A permit issued under this article may be revoked, suspended, or sanctions imposed by the transportation official for any of the following reasons:

   A.   A material false statement contained in the application;

   B.   Failure to comply with federal, state or local laws and regulations;

   C.   Failure to comply with any conditions imposed by the city on the issuance of the permit;

   D.   Failure of permittee to comply with provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations as may be applicable;

   E.   Conduct of the business in a fraudulent or disorderly manner, or in a manner which endangers the public health, welfare, or safety. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-207: NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND HEARING:

Prior to suspension or revocation of a public transportation vehicle permit, or the imposition of sanctions, a hearing shall be held thereon by the transportation official. The permittee shall be notified in writing of the grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit or imposition of sanctions at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled hearing. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-208: EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PERMIT:

Where the conduct of the permittee or the mechanical condition of the vehicle creates an imminent peril to the public health, welfare, safety, or where the permittee refuses to allow inspection of the vehicle pursuant to section 7-4-216 of this chapter, the permit may be summarily suspended by the transportation official upon written notice to the permittee stating the basis for the suspension and without a hearing; provided further, any temporary emergency suspension shall not exceed fifteen (15) days pending a hearing under section 7-4-207 of this chapter. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-209: DECISION ON SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR SANCTIONS:

The decision of the transportation official shall be rendered within five (5) days of the hearing. The decision shall be in writing, and shall set forth the findings and reasons for the decision, and the licensee shall be notified in writing in accordance with title 1, chapter 5, article 1 of this code. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-210: TRANSFER OF PERMITS:

   A.   Public transportation vehicle permits issued to one vehicle may be transferred to a replacement vehicle, provided that the transferee vehicle meets the requirements of this chapter, and the applicant complies with regulations issued pursuant to section 7-4-217 of this chapter, and pays the transfer fee as designated by council resolution.

   B.   A public transportation vehicle permit issued to one person for a vehicle may be transferred to another person, provided that the transferee applicant files the transfer application form designated by the city, meets the criteria of section 7-4-203 of this chapter, complies with any regulations issued pursuant to section 7-4-217 of this chapter, and pays the transfer fee as designated by council resolution. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-211: APPEAL TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION:

Any final decision of the transportation official denying a permit or imposing sanctions under this article may be appealed to the traffic and parking commission. Any appeal shall be filed with the transportation official within fourteen (14) days of the decision by the transportation official. The traffic and parking commission shall hold a hearing on the appeal, and the appellant shall be given at least ten (10) days' notice of such hearing. The hearing shall be held under the rules of procedure adopted by the traffic and parking commission. The traffic and parking commission shall have the authority to sustain, modify, or overrule the decision of the transportation official. The decision shall be in writing, shall set forth the reasons for the decision and the appellant shall be notified in writing in accordance with title 1, chapter 5, article 1 of this code. Any decision rendered by the traffic and parking commission under this section shall be final and shall not be appealable to city council. (Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)

7-4-212: RESERVED:

(Ord. 15-O-2671, eff. 2-6-2015)