For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. All other words and phrases shall have the meaning commonly ascribed to them.
MOTOR BUS. Any motor vehicle which is used for the transportation of passengers for hire over and along public streets over fixed routes and on established schedules. Motor vehicles used exclusively as school buses, taxicabs, and limousines, and other automobiles or conveyances transporting passengers, parcels, or packages for hire not over fixed routes or on established schedules, are not to be deemed included in this definition.
PEDICAB. Is defined as any of the following:
(1) A bicycle that has three or more wheels, that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the bicycle, that is operated by a person, and that is being used for transporting passengers for hire.
(2) A bicycle that pulls a trailer, sidecar, or similar device, that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the trailer, sidecar, or similar device, that is operated by a person, and that is being used for transporting passengers for hire.
(3) A four or more wheeled device that is primarily or exclusively pedal-powered, has a seating capacity for eight or more passengers, cannot travel in excess of 15 miles per hour, and is being used for transporting passengers for hire. A pedicab defined under this subdivision is subject to the requirements of Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 21215) of Chapter 1 of Division 11 of the Cal. Vehicle Code.
PERMITTEE. The person to whom a permit shall be granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(‘63 Code, § 6-8.01) (Ord. 2868, passed 6-6-61; Am. Ord. 886-C.S., passed 6-4-19)