(A) It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle as a vehicle-for-hire unless that vehicle is permitted by the City under this Chapter 9.12.
(B) The City will issue taxicab permits yearly based upon application for renewal by permit holders. The effective date of a renewal permit is the date of issuance by the City or January 1, whichever is later. The City will issue initial permits based upon a finding by the Council that a permit is available and in accordance with a publicly-noticed application process as set forth in this Chapter. The effective date of an initial permit is the date of issuance by the City. All taxicab permits expire on the December 31 immediately following the effective date.
(Am. Ord. 2003-14, passed 10-28-03; Am. Ord. 2005-15, passed 7-16-05; Am. Ord. 2006-15, passed 9-12-06)