A. Within ninety (90) days prior to the issuance of a taxicab vehicle permit, or a renewal thereof, each vehicle must pass an inspection by a facility that has been approved by the city manager to conduct such inspections. The scope of the inspection shall be determined by the director, and shall consist of requirements that verify that the vehicle is safe, in good mechanical condition, and in compliance with all applicable laws and standards, including the provisions of this chapter.
B. In addition to the inspections provided for in subsection A of this section, the city may inspect any taxi-cab at any time to determine compliance with this chapter, provided that at the time of the inspection a person is operating the taxicab and is not transporting a paying customer.
C. If, as a result of an inspection pursuant to subsection B of this section, a taxicab is determined to be in violation of any provision of this chapter, the city shall provide the permittee a reasonable period of time to correct the violation, and re-inspect the vehicle to ensure that the correction has been made. In addition to any remedies for the violation of this chapter, the city may impose a taxicab re-inspection fee on the permittee in the amount established by resolution of the city council, for the re-inspection conducted pursuant to this section. (Ord. 2010-028 § 2)