No person shall operate a taxicab that has any of the following substandard conditions:
A. A door, window, hood, or trunk that does not open or close securely;
B. Rust, dents or other damage to the exterior of the vehicle to the extent that a single area or multiple areas of damage affect an aggregate area of at least three linear feet of the vehicle's surface. The measurement of each damaged area will be taken from the two most widely spread points of the affected surface;
C. Loose, broken or missing parts that could cause injury to a driver, pedestrian, or passenger, or cause their clothing or baggage to be snagged or torn. These parts include, but are not limited to, mirrors, handles, signs, or chrome, plastic or rubber trim;
D. A passenger compartment that is in a dirty or other condition that could soil a patron's clothes;
E. A luggage compartment that is in a dirty or other condition that could soil or damage baggage or other items placed therein;
F. A passenger compartment that contains loose litter or trash;
G. Upholstery, headliners or floor coverings that are torn, damaged, dirty or otherwise improperly maintained; or
H. Exterior paint, decals, lettering, or numbering that are peeling, defaced, or otherwise improperly maintained. (Ord. 2010-028 § 2)