(a) After receiving a hauling permit application, the director may make such investigation as he or she considers necessary to determine whether the public convenience and necessity warrant the granting of the hauling permit(s).
(b) The director may require the applicant to furnish additional information to assist the director in his or her determination.
(c) The director may require the applicant to furnish information as to the financial responsibility of the applicant in the event of claims against him or her for death or injuries to persons or damage to property by reasons of the negligent operation of vehicles used in providing solid waste collection and transportation services.
(d) If the director is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of this division and after the applicant pays all applicable fees, the director or his or her duly authorized agent may issue and affix a hauling permit to each appropriate vehicle.
(e) The hauling permit shall be a size and design determined by the director.
(f) If the director determines that there is cause to deny a hauling permit application, he or she may notify the applicant of same in writing and deliver by certified mail, return receipt requested to the address listed on the application. The applicant may petition for reconsideration pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 13555, § 1, passed 8-25-1998)