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SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (Reserved)
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.04 GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS AND TAXES
Chapter 5.06 SIDEWALK VENDING
Chapter 5.08 SPECIAL BUSINESS PERMITS (REPEALED)*
Chapter 5.12 CRUDE OIL PRODUCERS
Chapter 5.14 FILMING ACTIVITIES
Chapter 5.15 MARIJUANA USES AND ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
Chapter 5.16 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PERMITS*
Chapter 5.17 MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
Chapter 5.18 HOTEL AND MOTEL REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.20 PRIVATE PATROL SYSTEMS
Chapter 5.24 PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES
Chapter 5.28 SOCIAL CLUBS
Chapter 5.32 VEHICLES FOR HIRE
5.32.010 Definitions.
5.32.020 Permits--Required--Exceptions.
5.32.030 Carrier permit--Petition contents.
5.32.040 Carrier permit--Petition investigation--Terms of issuance.
5.32.050 Carrier permit--Hearing to determine need.
5.32.060 Carrier permit--Compliance with terms required.
5.32.070 Carrier permit--Suspension or revocation.
5.32.080 Permits--Entitlement to obtain licenses.
5.32.090 License plate or sticker required.
5.32.100 Vehicle numbering required.
5.32.110 Advertisements on or in vehicles.
5.32.120 Availability of service.
5.32.130 Permitted and prohibited methods of engagement.
5.32.140 Rates--Establishment authority.
5.32.150 Rates--Council review and approval required--Criteria.
5.32.160 Rates--Alterations.
5.32.170 Rates--Compliance with provisions required.
5.32.180 Rates--Display in vehicles required.
5.32.190 Refusal to pay fare prohibited.
5.32.200 Restrictions on employment of drivers.
5.32.210 Driver's permit--Required.
5.32.220 Driver's permit--Fee deposit--Application.
5.32.230 Driver's permit--Issuance of temporary permit.
5.32.240 Driver's permit--Applicant investigation.
5.32.250 Driver's permit--Issuance--Restrictions.
5.32.260 Driver's permit--Issuance--Terms.
5.32.270 Driver's permit--Issuance deemed evidence of compliance with chapter.
5.32.280 Driver's permits--Badge issuance.
5.32.290 Driver's permit and badge--Expiration and suspension.
5.32.300 Driver's permit--Renewal.
5.32.310 Driver's permit--Revocation--Grounds--Method.
5.32.320 Driver's permit--Appeals from actions of chief of police.
5.32.330 Driver's permit--Suspension or revocation by council.
5.32.340 Driver's permit and badge--Display and possession.
5.32.350 Carrier's responsibility regarding driver's permits.
5.32.360 Vehicle identification--Restrictions.
5.32.370 Identity lights.
5.32.380 Direct travel route required.
5.32.390 Grouping of passengers.
5.32.400 Number of passengers restricted.
5.32.410 Inspection of equipment--Unsafe vehicles.
5.32.420 Taximeters--Required--Operation.
5.32.430 Taximeters--Location and readability.
5.32.440 Taximeters--Inspections--Labeling.
5.32.450 Taximeters--Use of flag.
5.32.460 Taximeters--Computation of charges.
5.32.470 Waiting time--Defined--Allowances.
5.32.480 Receipts for fares.
5.32.490 Trip sheets and driver's reports.
5.32.500 Taxistands--Required.
5.32.510 Taxistands--Permits.
5.32.520 Taxistands--Use restricted to assignee.
5.32.530 Notices.
5.32.540 Rules--Enforcement.
5.32.550 Penalty for violations.
Chapter 5.36 MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 (Reserved)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (Reserved)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
Title 14 (Reserved)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 OIL AND GAS CODE*
Title 17 TRAILER PARKS
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS*
Title 19 (Reserved)
Title 20 ZONING
Title 21 PUBLIC DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT FEES TO BE PAID BY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
PRIOR CODE CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
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5.32.340   Driver's permit and badge--Display and possession.
   A.   It is unlawful for any driver to operate or to be in charge of any vehicle required by Section 5.32.020 to obtain a permit without displaying in a conspicuous place upon his person the license badge provided to be issued under this chapter; and it shall also be unlawful for such driver to fail at any time while operating or in charge of such vehicle to have in his immediate possession the driver's permit, or temporary driver's permit required by this chapter to be secured from the chief of police.
   B.   It is also unlawful for any driver operating or in charge of any vehicle covered by this chapter to display upon his person a driver's badge issued to another, or to use for the purpose of operating such vehicle a driver's permit or temporary driver's permit issued to another.
(Prior code § 5.28.450 (Ord. 309 § 22, 1948))
5.32.350   Carrier's responsibility regarding driver's permits.
   It is unlawful for any carrier, as defined in Section 5.32.010, to permit the operation of any vehicle covered by this chapter by any person other than a holder of a driver's permit or temporary driver's permit, as required by Section 5.32.020.
(Prior code § 5.28.460 (Ord. 309 § 23, 1948))
5.32.360   Vehicle identification--Restrictions.
   No permit shall be granted to any carrier to operate any vehicle covered by this chapter whose color scheme, name, trade name, monogram, or insignia is in conflict with or in imitation of any color scheme, name, trade name, monogram, or insignia used by any other carrier as defined in Section 5.32.010 and which is of such character and nature as to be misleading or deceptive to the public.
(Prior code § 5.28.470 (Ord. 309 § 24, 1948))
5.32.370   Identity lights.
   A.   Every taxicab shall be equipped with an identity light attached to the top of such taxicab.
   B.   The identity light shall be constructed in one unit consisting of an illuminated plate or cylinder upon which is printed the words "For Hire."
   C.   The overall dimensions of the identity lights shall not exceed six inches in height by twenty inches in length.
   D.   The lights of the identity light unit shall be connected to a contact switch attached to the taximeter, and such contact switch shall operate automatically to illuminate the identity light when the taximeter is not in operation indicating the cab is vacant and for hire, and to extinguish the identity light when the taximeter is in operation.
   E.   It is unlawful to drive or operate any taxicab with the identity light illuminated while carrying passengers for compensation, and it is unlawful to drive, operate, or be in charge of any taxicab unless the identity light is illuminated when the taxicab is for hire.
(Prior code § 5.28.480 (Ord. 309 § 25, 1948))
5.32.380   Direct travel route required.
   Every driver of a taxicab who is engaged to carry passengers shall take the most direct route possible to carry the passengers safely and expeditiously to their destinations, unless otherwise directed by a passenger.
(Prior code § 5.28.490(A) (Ord. 309 § 26(a), 1948))
5.32.390   Grouping of passengers.
   A.   When a taxicab is engaged the person engaging such taxicab shall have the exclusive right to the full and complete use of the passenger compartment, and it is unlawful for the carrier or driver of the taxicab to solicit or carry additional passengers therein; provided, however, that where the city council finds that public necessity requires the grouping of passengers in such taxicabs, the city council may issue a special written permit which shall specifically set forth the rules and regulations under which such passenger grouping is permitted.
   B.   It is unlawful for any driver or carrier to operate or permit to be operated any taxicab in violation of any of the rules and regulations set forth in such special permits.
(Prior code § 5.28.490(B) (Ord. 309 § 26(b), 1948))
5.32.400   Number of passengers restricted.
   The number of passengers which may be carried in any vehicle covered by this chapter shall be limited to the seating capacity of such vehicle as specified by the manufacturer. No person shall be carried in such vehicle who is required to share in any way the seating space occupied by another, nor shall any person be carried who is required to occupy any space in or on such vehicle which does not provide a seat.
(Prior code § 5.28.490 (C) (Ord. 309 § 26(c), 1948))
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