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))

5.28.100 Owner’s Permit - Insurance requirements.

   Each owner-applicant shall obtain, provide proof of and, at all times following issuance of a permit, maintain in full force and effect, automobile liability and commercial general liability insurance policies with limits and deductibles as required by the city’s administrative dervices director.

(Prior code § 26.9 (Ord. 895 §2 Ord. 2352 §2), Ord. 2439 §46)

5.28.110 Owner’s Permit - Issuance.

   Upon a determination by the chief of police that the owner-applicant meets all the qualifications required by this chapter, the chief of police shall issue a permit to such owner-applicant.

(Prior code § 26.10 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268 Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.120 Owner’s Permit - Denial.

Owner-applicant’s permit application shall be denied if the chief of police finds that:

   A.   The information submitted by the owner-applicant is materially false; or

   B.   The owner-applicant does not meet the qualifications required by this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.11 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 1778 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.125 Repealed by Ord. 2352

5.28.130 Owner’s Permit - Term.

   The term of an owner’s permit issued under this chapter shall be for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon submittal of a renewal application form, as prescribed by the chief of police.

(Prior code § 26.12 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.140 Owner’s Permit - Revocation.

   A.   The chief of police shall revoke any owner’s permit when the owner violates or fails to meet any qualifications required by this chapter. If the owner does not correct the violations or meet the qualifications within 30 days from the date of such notice, then such permit shall be revoked.

   B.   The chief of police shall send a written notice that specifies each reason for the revocation to the owner’s last known address.

   C.   The owner may request administrative review pursuant to Article V of this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.13 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

ARTICLE III. DRIVERS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE

5.28.150 Driver’s Permit - Qualifications.

   Driver-applicants must have the following qualifications:

   A.   Owner of the vehicle to be operated under this permit, or be employed by the owner or provide driver services as an independent contractor to such owner;

   B.   Eighteen years of age or older;

   C.   Possess a valid driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles;

   D.   Not have been convicted or have entered a plea of nolo contendere within a period of five years prior to the application of any offense involving the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, reckless driving, or hit and run, or any other offense, whether misdemeanor or felony, which poses a potential risk to the public;

   E.   Pursuant to California Government Code Section 53075.5, as amended, driver shall test negative for controlled substances specified in Part 40 (commencing with Section 40.1) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended, before employment as part of the mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program. Driver’s shall test negative for these controlled substances and for alcohol as a condition of permit renewal;

   F.   Any information pertaining to the revocation or suspension of any driver’s license, either issued by a state or other governmental agency;

   G.   Verification of employment, including the name and address of the owner by whom the driver-applicant is to be employed, or for whom driver services are provided as an independent contractor; and

   H.   Current photographs and fingerprints to be on file with the Chico Police Department.

(Prior code § 26.14 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2352 §2))