(A) Each applicant, with the exception of TNC drivers pursuant to § 114.10(F), must submit to, pay for, and provide an initial and annual FBI and DCI fingerprint background check to determine applicant’s suitability. Each new applicant shall make their own arrangements with a law enforcement agency to submit to the fingerprinting process when required. The applicant may be issued a conditional license pending the results of the background check.
(B) The City Manager or designee shall have discretion to approve or disapprove the application depending on whether the City Manager or designee deems the applicant a suitable person to hold the license. The City Manager or designee may issue the license if the City Manager or designee is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated that the applicant:
(1) Is at least 19 years of age;
(2) Has never been diagnosed with epilepsy, heart problems, sleep apnea, vertigo or any other infirmity that could affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle;
(3) Has not been convicted in the preceding 7 years of a felony;
(4) Has not been convicted or received judgements for more than 3 moving traffic violations in the preceding 3 years, or at least 1 violation involving reckless driving or driving on a suspended or revoked license in the preceding 3 years;
(5) Has not been convicted in the preceding 7 years of a misdemeanor involving:
(a) Resisting a law enforcement officer;
(b) Dishonesty;
(c) Injury to a person;
(d) Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated;
(e) Operating a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers a person;
(f) Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver license; or
(g) Damage to the property of another person;
(6) Has not been convicted more than once of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the preceding 10 years;
(7) Has not been convicted of using, the possession of, or possession with intent to distribute any controlled drug or substance in the preceding 7 years;
(8) Is not a match in the state or national sex offender registry;
(9) Has completed the TNC’s local and national background check and driving record check;
(10) Possess a valid driver’s license; and
(11) Possesses proof of valid vehicle registration and automobile liability for motor vehicles to provide vehicle-for-hire service.
(C) The applicant may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the governing body.
(D) The applicant and/or driver is required to notify the City Manager immediately if there are any changes regarding their ability to meet any of the conditions listed above. Failure to do so may result in license revocation and/or non-renewal.
(1975 Code, § 24.5-23) (Ord. 640, passed 1-6-1975; Am. Ord. 732, passed 12-19-1977; Am. Ord. 1234, passed 6-21-2010; Am. Ord. 1358, passed 8-7-2017; Am. Ord. 1389, passed 12-3-2018; Am. Ord. 1398, passed 2-19-2019)