(a) A permit granted under this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the Director at any time if the permittee violates the conditions or rules and regulations of the permit. Additionally, if the operation of shared mobility device and bicycle rentals on City streets and rights-of-way become a hazard or risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the Director may revoke existing permits and discontinue the issuance of permits under this chapter. Upon suspension or revocation of a permit, the permittee shall, at no cost to the City, remove all devices from the right-of-way.
(b) The Director shall give written notice of suspension or revocation of the permit to the permittee or his or her agent stating the reasons therefor. The action shall be effective upon giving such notice to the permittee or to his or her agent, and the permittee shall have five (5) business days to remove all devices from the public right-of-way. If the business owner or operator of the equipment fails to comply, the City may seize and remove the devices.
(c) Within five (5) days of receipt of the notice, the permittee may request a hearing before the Director. The Director shall forthwith hold the requested hearing, at which time the permittee shall be afforded the opportunity to give his or her version of the facts which gave rise to the Director's action. After the hearing the Director shall determine whether to reinstate the permit or to permanently rescind it. The action of the Director may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.
(Ord. No. 464-2019. Passed 6-3-19, eff. 7-5-19; Am. Ord. No. 396-2020. Passed 6-3-20, eff. 6-9-20)