§ 6.30.020. Taxicab permit—Documents required.

Any person, firm or corporation requesting a taxicab permit from the city shall submit the following documents with the taxicab permit application:

A.

A certificate of insurance provided directly by the applicant's insurance agent or insurance company, evidencing that the applicant is in conformance with the insurance requirements contained in Section 6.30.040. The insurance agent or insurance company shall provide insurance endorsements confirming compliance with the insurance requirements contained in Section 6.30.040. The insurance agent or insurance company shall provide insurance endorsements confirming compliance with the insurance requirements contained in Section 6.30.040 within forty days of the issuance of the certificate of insurance. If the police chief does not receive the endorsement within forty days of the issuance of the certificate of insurance, the taxicab permit shall be immediately revoked pursuant to Section 6.30.140.

B.

A rate scheduled which includes the maximum rates to be imposed.

C.

Evidence satisfactory to the police chief indicating that the vehicles to be utilized in the taxicab business are in a safe operating condition. In satisfaction of this requirement, the police chief shall require an inspection report by a facility certified by the state of California Bureau of Automotive Repair provided that the facility is in no way connected to the applicant's taxicab operation. This inspection shall include, but not be limited to, mileage at the time of inspection, the condition of the engine and transmission, all running gears, braking system, lighting system, exhaust system, air pollution system, tires and wheels and compliance with appropriate safety equipment mandated by the federal government for the particular make, model and year of the vehicle.

D.

A current copy of the taximeter cerificate of inspection dated within thirty days of the date of application and confirming that the taximeter has been tested and sealed.

E.

The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the taxicab. If the taxicab is leased, the name, address and telephone number of the taxicab leasing company.

F.

If the police chief denies the application for a taxicab permit, the police chief shall make findings which provide the basis for the denial. The applicant may appeal the police chief's determination in the manner provided in Chapter 6.15 of this code.

(Ord. 2001-8 Div. 1, 2002; Ord. 99-2 Div. III, 1999: Ord. 92-74 Divs. 1, 2 (part) 1992.)