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Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES

§ 120.13 ELIGIBILITY FOR DRIVER'S PERMIT.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) (1) Upon receipt of an application for a driver's permit the Police Department shall conduct an investigation of the applicant and, on the basis of such investigation, shall either approve or deny the application within 15 days of the date the Police Department received the application. In the event the Department of Justice is unable to provide the Police Department with the necessary information within the 15 day time period, then the Police Department may issue a temporary permit that shall automatically expire within 30 days of application.

  • (2) No permit shall be issued to any of the following persons:

  • (a) Any person under the age of 18 years;

(b) Any person convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense which is reasonably and directly related to the functions involved in the operation of motor vehicles for hire and indicates potential risk to the public. This restriction shall apply only to felony or misdemeanor convictions occurring within five years of the date of application;

(c) Any person convicted of hit-and-run driving, of reckless driving, or of driving a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or any drug within six months of the application, or upon conviction of any two or more of these offenses within five years of the date of application. However, no permit shall be issued to any person convicted of any offense described herein if such person was driving a motor vehicle for hire at the time the offense was committed;

(d) Any person not possessing a valid State of California driver's license of the class required by state law for the type of motor vehicle for hire the applicant intends to drive;

(e) The provisions of § 120.15 of this title shall be applicable to any person applying for a permit hereunder. (B) The restrictions in division (A) of this section shall apply to persons possessing driver's permits and persons seeking renewal of such permits. Driver's permits shall be subject at all times to revocation or suspension as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 653-C.S., passed 2-5-02)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. ▸ Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
    Overview
    1. § 120.01 DEFINITIONS.
    2. § 120.02 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.
    3. § 120.03 HEARING AFTER FILING OF APPLICATION.
    4. § 120.04 PROOF OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.
    5. § 120.05 CERTIFICATE NOT TRANSFERABLE; CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.
    6. § 120.06 REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES.
    7. § 120.07 DUTIES OF CERTIFICATE HOLDER; ANNUAL RENEWAL.
    8. § 120.08 LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNITY.
    9. § 120.09 TESTING OF DRIVERS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCO…
    10. § 120.10 VEHICLE PERMITS.
    11. § 120.11 DRIVER'S PERMIT REQUIRED.
    12. § 120.12 APPLICATION FOR DRIVER'S PERMIT.
    13. § 120.13 ELIGIBILITY FOR DRIVER'S PERMIT.
    14. § 120.14 DRIVER'S PERMIT, FORM, DISPLAY, USE.
    15. § 120.15 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMITS.
    16. § 120.16 HEARING.
    17. § 120.17 VEHICLE COLOR DESIGN.
    18. § 120.18 IDENTIFICATION OF TAXICABS.
    19. § 120.19 SIGNS OR ADVERTISEMENTS ON TAXICABS.
    20. § 120.20 TAXIMETER.
    21. § 120.21 SCHEDULE OF RATES, DISPLAY.
    22. § 120.22 INTERFERENCE WITH INSPECTION; INSPECTION OF VEHICLES.
    23. § 120.23 OPERATING REGULATIONS.
    24. § 120.24 MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES.
    25. § 120.25 PERMITS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
    26. § 120.26 DUTIES OF CITY.
    27. § 120.27 HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES FOR HIRE.
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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