A. All ground transportation vehicles shall meet the following vehicle exterior appearance standards:
1. All vehicles shall be maintained as required by any state law or city ordinance or statute, whether or not a part of this chapter.
2. Vehicle exteriors shall be clean except during the first twenty four (24) hours following a snow, rain, or dust storm in Salt Lake or surrounding counties.
3. Vehicles, including bumpers and body molding, shall be free of all exterior damage except for dents no larger than six inches (6") in diameter and rust spots no larger than one inch (1") in diameter. Bumpers shall be straight and aligned, as designed by the vehicle manufacturer.
4. Windshields shall be free of cracks and chips larger than six inches (6") in diameter or length. All other glass and mirrors shall be free of cracks and chips larger than one inch (1") in diameter or length.
5. Exterior paint shall be maintained in good condition and repair, with no faded, oxidized, or nonmatching paint. Signs, graphics, door handles, antennas, and other equipment used for the ease and convenience of drivers and passengers shall be maintained in a good and operable condition.
6. Exterior tires, brakes, exhaust pipes, lights, wipers, turn signals, horns and other safety equipment shall be maintained in a good and operable condition.
7. Wheels shall have wheel covers, or be equipped with custom wheels.
8. All fluid leaks shall be repaired immediately.
B. All ground transportation vehicles shall meet the following vehicle interior appearance standards:
1. Vehicle interiors shall be clean and sanitary, and free of dirt, oil, litter, or other similar material, or offensive odors.
2. Seats and other interior surfaces shall be in good repair and free of tears and sharp objects. Dashboard covers may be used, but shall be professionally manufactured.
3. Trunks and luggage storage compartments shall at all times be maintained free of oil, dirt, debris, and personal property except for property used by the driver in connection with operating a ground transportation vehicle.
4. All equipment in the interior of the vehicle used for the ease and convenience of drivers and passengers, including, but not limited to, doors, windows, carpets, door and window handles, ashtrays, heaters, air conditioners, and radios, shall be maintained in a good and operable condition.
5. Ashtrays shall be emptied after use and washed each day.
6. Seat belts shall be provided for the driver and for each passenger as required by law for such vehicle. Seat belts and all other safety equipment inside the vehicle, including child safety restraint devices or seats, shall be maintained in a good and operable condition as may be required by Utah and federal law. (Ord. 66-14, 2014)