(A) Before an annual permit is granted, the application for the annual permit must be approved by the Chief of Police or his or her designated director. The granting of an annual permit is in the discretion of the Chief of Police or his or her designated director, but it will not be granted unless:
(1) The proposed taxicab service is required by the public convenience and necessity; and
(2) The applicant qualifies for operating authority under § 113.038 of this chapter and is otherwise fit, willing and able to operate the taxicab service in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, rules and regulations of the Chief of Police or his or her designated director, provisions of the franchise or annual permit and other applicable laws.
(B) The holder of an annual permit must provide taxicab service to the entire city with a minimum of three taxicabs.
(C) The holder of an annual permit must provide taxicab service as specified in the permit with a maximum of 25 taxicabs.
(1998 Code, § 126-173) (Ord. 05-19, passed 7-6-2005; Ord. 13-16, passed 6-19-2013)