Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 5 — Business Regulations›Chapter 5.40 — TAXICABS AND OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
Livermore Municipal Code Art. II Taxi Stands
Livermore Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Livermore
Cite as: Livermore Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 5.40.220. Location designated on owner's permit.¶
The owner's permit shall designate a certain place, or places, where the permittee shall be allowed to stand any vehicle operated by the permittee as a taxicab, automobile for hire, or sightseeing bus, while awaiting employment.
(Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
§ 5.40.230. Number of stands per owner.¶
Not more than three taxi stands of one space each shall be granted to any permittee.
(Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
§ 5.40.240. Number of stands per block.¶
Not more than two taxicabs, automobiles for hire, or sightseeing buses shall be allowed to stand upon either side of a street within the limits of any one block.
(Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
§ 5.40.250. Use of stands required when.¶
The owner of any taxicab, automobile for hire, or sightseeing bus shall not permit any vehicle owned by him or her, nor shall any driver cause any such vehicle, to stand on any street while awaiting employment at any place other than the stand for which a permit has been granted.
(Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
§ 5.40.260. Additional stands – Chief of Police authority.¶
The Chief of Police shall, in the interest of public safety and welfare, grant a permittee a maximum of three additional taxi stands if requested. Upon a determination that a number of stands exceeding one no longer serves the public interest, the Chief of Police may reduce the number of stands to that number originally granted. The Chief of Police may also change the location of additional stands upon a finding that the change is supported by considerations of public convenience or safety. The permittee may appeal any final action by the Chief of Police in the manner set forth in LMC § 5.40.070.
(Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018)
§ 5.40.270. Leaving vehicles unattended – restrictions.¶
No owner shall permit any public motor vehicle operated by him or her, and no driver shall cause any such vehicle, to be parked unattended in any street stand for a period of time exceeding five minutes.
(Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
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