Chico Municipal Code Art. IV Vehicle for Hire (CA)

5.28.200 Vehicle Permit - Qualifications.¶

The vehicle shall meet the following qualifications:

A. Meet or exceed all requirements of the Vehicle Code of the state;

B. Be in safe, working condition and well-maintained;

C. The vehicle’s owner shall have title and provide proof of such title to city;

D. Keep posted in the vehicle in a conspicuous place a schedule of fares and charges which shall conform to the schedule established by the city council under the provisions of Section 5.28.060; and

E. Agree that vehicle shall be made available to the chief of police at any reasonable time for inspection for the purpose of verifying that the vehicle meets all qualifications, as required by this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.19 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

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5.28.210 Vehicle Permit - Issuance.¶

Upon a determination by the chief of police that the vehicle meets all the qualifications required by this chapter, the chief of police shall issue a permit for the vehicle.

(Prior code § 26.20 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

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5.28.220 Vehicle Permit - Denial.¶

Vehicle-applicant’s permit application shall be denied if the chief of police finds that:

A. The information submitted by the vehicle-applicant is materially false;

B. The vehicle does not meet the qualifications required by this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.21 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2352 §2 )

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5.28.230 Vehicle Permit - Term.¶

The term of the vehicle permit shall be for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon submittal of a renewal application form, as prescribed by the chief of police.

(Prior code § 26.22 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 2352 §2))

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5.28.240 Vehicle Permit - Revocation.¶

A. The chief of police shall revoke any vehicle permit when the vehicle violates or fails to meet any qualifications required by this chapter. If the vehicle owner does not correct the violations or meet the qualifications within 30 days from the date of such notice, then such permit shall be revoked.

B. The chief of police shall send a written notice that specifies each reason for the revocation to the vehicle owner’s last known address.

C. The owner of the vehicle may request administrative review pursuant to Article V of this chapter.

(Prior code § 26.23 (Ord. 895 §2, Ord. 1360 §3, Ord. 1778 §6, Ord. 2268, Ord. 2352 §2))

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