Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 5.54 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations

TAXICABS AND OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLES*

Sections:

• 5.54.010 Purpose.

• 5.54.020 Definitions.

• 5.54.030 Taxicab stands – Established – Designation.

• 5.54.040 Taxicab stands – Unattended vehicles prohibited when.

• 5.54.050 Taxicab stands – Hours of operation. 5.54.060 Regulatory administration by contract with Metropolitan Transit System.

***** For statutory provisions for local regulation of vehicles for hire, see Veh. Code § 16501; for provisions for carriers generally, see Civil Code § 2065 et seq., and Public Util. Code § 200 et seq.; for provisions for financial responsibility of taxicab companies, see Veh. Code § 16500 et seq.

Prior ordinance history: Prior code §§ 31.5, 31.17 – 31.28, 31.38 – 31.44 and Ords. 1881, 1911, 2564 and 2718.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles within the City of Chula Vista through adoption of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Codified Ordinance No. 11, and to implement the provisions of California Public Utilities Code Section 12066 by contract with MTS to license and regulate for-hire transportation services within the City. (Ord. 3439 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2574 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2003 § 2, 1982).

The definitions set forth in Section 1.1 of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Codified Ordinance No. 11 shall govern this chapter. (Ord. 3439 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2574 § 2, 1993; Ord. 2408 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2003 § 2, 1982. Formerly 5.54.030).

The Council may by resolution locate and designate taxicab stands, which stands when so established shall be appropriately designated “Taxis Only.” (Ord. 3439 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2003 § 2, 1982. Formerly 5.54.220).

It is unlawful for any taxicab to remain standing in any established taxicab stand unless such cab is attended by a driver or operator, except when assisting passengers to load or unload, or when answering his telephone. (Ord. 3439 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2003 § 2, 1982. Formerly 5.54.230).

Taxicab stands established hereunder shall be in operation 24 hours of every day. (Ord. 3439 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2003 § 2, 1982. Formerly 5.54.240).

The City Council, by resolution, has authorized a contract with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) for the administration and enforcement by MTS of regulations, policies and ordinances for taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles operated within the City, including collection and administration of all applicable regulatory fees, fines and forfeitures. While that contract is in effect, the applicable regulations, policies and ordinances of MTS, including MTS Codified Ordinance No. 11, as now in effect or as may from time to time be amended, shall govern the operation of taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles within the City. License of a taxicab and other for-hire vehicles or the operator or Owner by MTS does not exempt the licensee from City business tax license requirements and payment of fees pursuant to CMVC Title 5, Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations, if the licensee is substantially located in Chula Vista, as defined by AB 1069. A copy of MTS Codified Ordinance No. 11 is on file with the office of the City Clerk and also may be viewed at the MTS website: www.sdmts.com. (Ord. 3439 § 1, 2018).