No taxicab tag or sticker shall be issued for a vehicle to be used as a taxicab until written approval is obtained from the Chief of Police or designee. To be approved, the vehicle shall bear a duly issued state license and be equipped with proper working brakes, horn, muffler, rear vision mirror, and windshield wipers. At the time of license application and on or before January 15 of each and every calendar year thereafter while the license remains in effect, the holder of the license shall provide the Chief of Police or designee with a statement from a certified mechanic that the respective taxicabs operated under the license are in good condition and repair. The Chief of Police, or designee may request a recertification for good cause.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)