(A) The Clerk shall investigate, and hold a hearing to determine as to each application if public necessity and convenience requires it. After such hearing he or she shall forthwith notify the applicant of his or her findings. The applicant shall forthwith furnish the Clerk with the additional information required, and if the Clerk finds that the applicant is the owner of the vehicle for which license is desired, that such vehicle is a safe and fit conveyance, and that it complies with all requirements of the code of ordinances, he or she shall forthwith issue licenses for payment to the Finance Director of the fee required, and the furnishing of the bond or issuance required.
(B) If the applicant does not comply with the requirements of this section within 60 days, the findings shall be null and void.
(C) If the Clerk finds from such investigation and hearing that public necessity and convenience do not justify the operation of the vehicle for which license is required, he or she shall forthwith notify the applicant of his or her findings.
(D) All owners of taxicabs licensed or hereafter licensed, shall at the completion of the year be entitled to have their licenses renewed without a finding of convenience and necessity, providing all other requirements are met.
(1995 Code, § 117.04) (Ord. 14-1947, passed 2-10-1947)