5.28.030 Permits - Administration.

   The chief of police shall receive applications for permits, issue and revoke permits, and otherwise implement the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.3 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.040 Permits - Required.

   It shall be unlawful for any owner, driver, or vehicle for hire to operate within the limits of the city without first obtaining the appropriate permit required under this chapter. The vehicle for hire shall be deemed to be operated within the city if the point of origin or terminus of such travel or operation is within the limits of the city.

(Prior code § 26.4 (Ord 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.050 Permits - Exemptions.

   The provisions of this chapter are not intended to regulate the following:

   A.   Pedicabs and any like vehicle driven by human motive power;

   B.   Limousines, charter buses, or any other charter party carrier, as defined by the Public Utilities Commission and subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission; and

   C.   Non-emergency medical transportation services as defined by and subject to regulation by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, as amended.

(Prior code § 26.5 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 1778 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.060 Permits - Applications.

   Applications for permits required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the chief of police on such forms as prescribed by the chief of police.

(Prior code § 26.6 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268 Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.070 Permits - Fees.

   The city council may establish fees for the permits required by this chapter. Such fees shall be due and payable upon submission of an application to the chief of police, and shall not be refundable, regardless of the disposition of the application. In addition to such permit fees, the applicant shall pay currently any and all other taxes or fees as may be required by the provisions of this code, including, but not limited to, city business licenses.

(Prior code § 26.7 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.080 Vehicle for hire - Fares and charges.

   The city council is hereby empowered from time to time when in its discretion the public welfare requires such action, to adopt by resolution and enforce a schedule of fares and charges for vehicles for hire.

(Prior code §26.7-l (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268 Ord. 2352 §2))

ARTICLE II. OWNERS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE

5.28.090 Owner’s Permit - Qualifications of owner.

   Owner-applicants must have the following qualifications:

   A.   Owner-applicant’s title to each vehicle for which a permit is sought, or proof of obtaining title to such vehicle within 90 days of the issuance of the permit, if a permit is issued. If a permit is issued and title to the vehicle is not obtained and provided to city by the owner within 90 days of issuance, the permit shall be revoked immediately;

   B.   The make, type, vehicle identification number, and license number of each vehicle the owner-applicant proposes to operate;

   C.   The number of vehicles to be operated;

   D.   A distinguishing color scheme, design, or characteristic insignia to designate the owner-applicant’s vehicles;

   E.   The location of the owner-applicant’s business from which vehicles are to be operated;

   F.   A city business license issued pursuant to chapter 3.32 of this code;

   G.   If the owner-applicant is an entity, owner-applicant shall provide written authorization for the submission of the application on behalf of such entity;

   H.   Proof of the insurances as required by this chapter; and

   I.   Any information pertaining to the revocation of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter, either under owner-applicant’s current or previous name or any other business entity in which the owner-applicant had an ownership interest.

(Prior code § 26.8 (Ord. 895 §2 Ord. 2352 §2))