(a) An application for a permit to operate as a shared mobility device and bicycle vendor shall be made to the Director of Capital Projects upon a form provided by the Director for that purpose. The application form shall include the following:
(1) The name, address, telephone number, e-mail address of the applicant and a contact person primarily responsible for the vendor's shared mobility device and bicycle operations;
(2) Images and descriptions of the devices and mobile application;
(3) Size of initial fleet at launch, including any planned fleet expansions;
(4) Preferred service area at launch, including any planned expansions;
(5) Detailed plan for educating users on proper shared mobility device operation and parking;
(6) Detailed plan for providing an equitable shared mobility device and bicycle service;
(7) Detailed plan for complying with all applicable codified ordinance requirements and rules and regulations;
(8) Any additional information deemed necessary by the Director.
(b) Upon initial application, a permit shall be valid for not more than a six (6) month demonstration period. Following successful completion of the demonstration period, as determined by performance criteria established by the Director of Capital Projects in the Rules and Regulations, the permittee may apply for a six (6) month permit renewal followed by annual permits thereafter. Permits may be renewed, on a form provided by the Director, provided all the requirements of this chapter are met, and no changes have been made from the previous approved application. The permit renewal fee shall be waived for the six (6) month permit following the demonstration period. If there are changes to the application, a new application must be made and the appropriate permit fee shall accompany the application.
(c) Beginning in 2021, the applications for and issuance of permits shall be in accordance with the schedules established by the Director in the rules and regulations.
(d) Permittees must remove all devices and associated equipment within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the term.
(Ord. No. 396-2020. Passed 6-3-20, eff. 6-9-20)