(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) Detailed plan for educating users on proper shared mobility device operation and parking;
(5) Detailed plan for providing an equitable shared mobility device and bicycle service;
(6) Detailed plan for complying with all applicable codified ordinance requirements and rules and regulations;
(7) Any additional information deemed necessary by the Director.
(b) Following successful evaluation of an initial application, as determined by the Director of Capital Projects based on performance criteria established by the Director in the Rules and Regulations, a permit shall be valid up for up to three (3) years. 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. 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. 892-2023. Passed 10-2-23, eff. 10-3-23)