ARTICLE IV. VEHICLE FOR HIRE

5.28.200 Vehicle Permit - Qualifications.

   The vehicle shall meet the following qualifications:

   A.   Meet or exceed all requirements of the Vehicle Code of the state;

   B.   Be in safe, working condition and well-maintained;

   C.   The vehicle’s owner shall have title and provide proof of such title to city;

   D.   Keep posted in the vehicle in a conspicuous place a schedule of fares and charges which shall conform to the schedule established by the city council under the provisions of Section 5.28.060; and

   E.   Agree that vehicle shall be made available to the chief of police at any reasonable time for inspection for the purpose of verifying that the vehicle meets all qualifications, as required by this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.19 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.210 Vehicle Permit - Issuance.

   Upon a determination by the chief of police that the vehicle meets all the qualifications required by this chapter, the chief of police shall issue a permit for the vehicle.

(Prior code § 26.20 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.220 Vehicle Permit - Denial.

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

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

   B.   The vehicle does not meet the qualifications required by this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.21 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2352 §2 )

5.28.230 Vehicle Permit - Term.

   The term of the vehicle permit 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 § 26.22 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.240 Vehicle Permit - Revocation.

   A.   The chief of police shall revoke any vehicle permit when the vehicle violates or fails to meet any qualifications required by this chapter. If the vehicle 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 vehicle owner’s last known address.

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

(Prior code § 26.23 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 1360 §3, Ord. 1778 §6, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2352 §2))

ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

5.28.250 Request for administrative review of denial or revocation of permits.

   Any applicant for a permit authorized under this chapter who has had such permit denied or revoked by the chief of police, shall have the right to request administrative review. Such request for administrative review shall be filed with the city manager, on a form prescribed by the city manager, within 10 days of the formal action resulting in the denial or revocation of the permit.

(Prior code § 26.24 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

5.28.260 Administrative review of denial or revocation of permits.

   Upon receiving a request for administrative review, the city manager will review the request and, within 10 days of receiving the request, provide the appellant with a written notification that the decision of the chief of police is affirmed, modified, or reversed. During the administrative review process, the city manager may request additional information from the chief of police or the appellant. The notice of decision shall be mailed first class, postage prepaid to the address provided by the appellant on the request for administrative review. The city manager’s decision is final and may not be appealed to the city council.

(Prior code § 26.25 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))