(A) Taxicab owner's permits and taxicab driver's permits shall be issued for a period of not more than one year and shall continue in effect only through December 31 of the year within which it is issued; except that, during December of any year, permits may be issued to be effective through December 31 of the next year.
(B) Renewal applications must be filed prior to December 1 each year. It shall be the responsibility of the taxicab owner to have all vehicles inspected prior to issuance of a new permit by the City Clerk. Taxicab drivers will be required to submit a statement signed by a physician within 60 days preceding renewal of their fitness for the safe operation of a public vehicle. The City Clerk shall not issue a renewal permit until a recommendation has been received from the Chief of Police following confirmation that applicant meets the qualifications outlined in § 9-409.
(Ord. 1090, passed 5-9-2006)