(A) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms are defined as follows:
(1) BUS means any motor vehicle designed, constructed, and used for the transportation of passengers, typically operated by the public transit authority or a licensed private transit provider.
(2) REGULARLY SCHEDULED SERVICE means bus service that operates trips involving passengers embarking and/or disembarking in the city on a predictable and recurring basis, following a schedule that is published in advance and available to the general public, and provides service in exchange for paying a fare.
(3) UNSCHEDULED BUS STOP means the loading, unloading, embarking, or disembarking of passengers from a bus subject to the requirements of § 15-1004 that is not operating pursuant to and in accordance with an application approved in accordance with that chapter.
(B) Prohibited conduct.
(1) Unscheduled bus stops. No person, including, but not limited to, the owner, operator, or driver of any bus shall make an unscheduled bus stop in the city. This does not apply to motor vehicles which are not subject to § 15-1001.
(2) Exemption. Nothing in this section will apply to any transportation for hire service which:
(a) Is operated by the federal government or any department or agency thereof;
(b) Is for the transportation of students for school purposes;
(c) Is operated primarily on an on-demand, door-to-door basis for the use of disabled passengers; or
(d) Under the Constitution of the United States or State of Tennessee, may not be made the subject of this regulation by the city.
(C) Penalty. Any person or business failing to comply with the requirements of this chapter may be cited into City Court. Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violation of conditions or safeguards established in connection with the grant of any variance or special exception, shall constitute a violation punishable by fine of not less than $2 nor more than $50 for each offense. The operation of each bus contrary to the provisions of this section shall be considered a separate and distinct offense for each day that the same is so operated. This chapter may be enforced by the City of Crossville through civil or equitable means. The remedies provided in this section are not exclusive and may be used in addition to any other remedies available under applicable law. The city may seek injunctive relief to restrain or enjoin any person or entity from violating the provisions of this chapter. The city may also seek any other equitable remedy deemed necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. In any action brought to enforce this chapter, the city may recover its costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs if it prevails. The remedies and enforcement provisions provided in this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive. The exercise of one remedy does not preclude the exercise of the others. In addition, failure to comply with this chapter may result in the revocation and/or denial of any licenses or permits.
(D) Appeals. Any appeals of a violation of this chapter shall be to the Crossville City Council and should be heard in accordance with the administrative procedure act.
(Ord. 1724, passed 10-8-2024)