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Chapter 16.36

Palm Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palm Springs

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RULES AND REGULATIONS

§ 16.36.005. Regulatory Measures.

  • (a) All Commercial Vehicle Operators on the Airport shall comply fully with the California Vehicle Code (as may be amended from time to time), this title, and instructions issued by the Director of Aviation.

  • (b) Enforcement of traffic laws shall be the responsibility of the Agency having jurisdiction. (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

§ 16.36.010. Commercial Vehicle and Operator licensing.

  • (a) Prior to providing Commercial ground transportation services on the Airport, all Commercial Vehicle (Taxi, Charter Party Carrier/Passenger Stage Carrier, and Courtesy Vehicle Operators) Operators providing Commercial ground transportation services at the Airport must apply for (complete and submit an Airport Use Agreement and Permit Application to the Director of Aviation) and receive an approved Airport Use Agreement and Permit from the Director of Aviation.

  • (b) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall (at their own cost and expense) obtain from all federal, state, and/or local Agencies having jurisdiction, all licenses, Permits, consents, approvals, and authorizations that may be necessary for the provision of Commercial ground transportation services at the Airport. Such documentation shall be produced for examination immediately upon request by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

§ 16.36.015. Parking (or stopping).

  • (a) Only authorized Commercial Vehicles shall use the Commercial Lane for parking.

  • (b) After discharging passengers at the Airport, each Commercial Vehicle shall immediately leave the Airport (not loiter) or proceed by the most direct route to the Commercial Lane.

  • (c) Commercial Vehicles shall not be parked, staged, or stopped in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic at or on the Airport and shall only park, stage, or stop in areas designated by the Director of Aviation.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

§ 16.36.020. Vehicle operator conduct and appearance.

  • (a) Commercial vehicle operators shall remain in their vehicles or in the immediate vicinity (immediately adjacent to the vehicle) at all times while at or on the airport except in those areas designated by the director of aviation.

  • (b) Commercial vehicle operators are prohibited from loitering or standing inside the airport terminal building while their vehicle is in position in the commercial lane.

  • (c) Commercial vehicle operators shall not solicit, persuade or urge any person (by words, gestures, or other form of communication) to use or hire any commercial vehicle operator.

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 16.36.020

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 16.36.030

  • (d) Commercial vehicle operators shall maintain a professional look and appearance and shall display an identification badge which includes a photograph and the name of the operator and the name of the operator's company at all times while conducting commercial activities at the airport.

  • (e) Commercial vehicle operators shall conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner and treat members of the traveling public with the utmost respect at all times.

    • (1) Commercial vehicle operators shall not intentionally obstruct the movement of any person or vehicle.

    • (2) Commercial vehicle operators shall not use offensive, abusive, or obscene language, gestures, or other forms of communication while at or on the airport.

    • (3) Commercial vehicle operators shall be fully familiar with the provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights and shall fully abide by the terms and requirements of the Passenger Bill of Rights.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1754 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2072, 11/9/2023)

§ 16.36.025. Passenger loading and unloading.

  • (a) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall only receive passengers for hire at the Airport from the Commercial Lane.

  • (b) Picking up passenger(s) for hire after or while dropping off passengers and prior to taking position at the rear of the proper line in the Commercial Lane is strictly prohibited.

  • (c) Taxis may not refuse a passenger for any reason while waiting in the Commercial Lane.

  • (d) Nothing in these Rules and Regulations shall be construed to prevent a passenger from boarding the Taxi of the passengers choice regardless of the position the Taxi occupies in the Commercial Lane.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

§ 16.36.030. Vehicle Equipment and condition.

  • (a) All Commercial Vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition. The exterior of each vehicle shall be clean with a clear and visible taxi company designation. The vehicle interior and trunk area shall be neat and clean. A copy of the Passenger Bill of Rights shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the vehicle, visible to all passengers.

  • (b) Each Commercial Vehicle operated at the Airport shall be subject to inspection by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel at any time to determine compliance with these Rules and Regulations. Failure to pass any portion of the inspection may result in the Commercial Vehicle being prohibited from picking up and/or dropping off passengers at the Airport until the discrepancies have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel.

  • (c) All Taxis on the Airport shall be equipped with fully functional and accurate taximeters.

  • (d) With the exception of temporarily permitted Vehicles and Category D Charter Party/ Passenger Stage Carriers, all Taxis and Charter Party Carriers/Passenger Stage Carriers shall purchase and utilize a fully functional and accurate transponder for tracking and

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

§ 16.36.030

§ 16.36.045

billing of each Commercial Vehicle.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1754 § 4, 2008)

§ 16.36.035. Commercial Vehicles on the AOA.

  • (a) If specifically requested to do so by an Operator, Lessee, or the passenger, escorted Commercial Vehicles may deliver passengers and/or baggage to the AOA or may pick up passengers and/or baggage from the AOA in any area designated for such purposes by the Director of Aviation.

  • (b) Commercial Vehicle Operators may not solicit customers on the AOA unless authorized to do so by the Director of Aviation.

  • (c) Only those rental car companies that have received authorization from the Director of Aviation may conduct business on the AOA.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

§ 16.36.040. Fees and charges.

Nothing in these Rules and Regulations shall be construed as granting any commercial vehicle operator the right to operate at the airport without first obtaining authorization from the director of aviation and without paying the fees or charges that may be established by the city from time to time.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

§ 16.36.045. Penalties.

The penalties for commercial vehicle operators who are determined by the director of aviation to be in violation of these Rules and Regulations follow:

  • (a) Unsafe Commercial Vehicle.

    • (1) Suspension of privileges pending compliance.

  • (b) Minor violation (including, but not limited to, picking up passengers in unauthorized areas, the commercial vehicle operator not remaining in or adjacent to the commercial vehicle, and loitering in the airport terminal building).

    • (1) First offense—Twenty-four hour suspension of airport use agreement and permit.

    • (2) Second offense—Seven day suspension of airport use agreement and permit.

    • (3) Third offense—Thirty day suspension of airport use agreement and permit.

    • (4) Fourth offense—Sixty day suspension of airport use agreement and permit.

    • (5) Fifth offense—Ninety day suspension of airport use agreement and permit.

    • (6) Sixth offense—Permanent revocation of airport use agreement and permit.

  • (c) Major violation (including, but not limited to, attempt to induce another to commit an illegal act or violation of these Rules and Regulations, failure to obey a lawful order of the director of aviation or operations department personnel, offensive language, gestures, failure to properly display the Passenger Bill of Rights or to comply with the provisions of

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 16.36.045

§ 16.36.045

the Passenger Bill of Rights, or other actions, or conduct that is discourteous or unprofessional).

  • (1) First offense—Warning.

  • (2) Second offense—Thirty day suspension of airport use agreement and permit.

  • (3) Third offense—Permanent revocation of airport use agreement and permit.

  • (d) Reckless driving, arrest at or on the airport for any criminal action, and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

    • (1) First offense—Permanent revocation of airport use agreement and permit.

  • (e) Any combination of offenses in excess of three may result in the permanent revocation of airport use agreement and permit.

  • (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1754 § 5, 2008)

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

§ 16.37.005

§ 16.37.015

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  25. Chapter 2.60 — PUBLIC INTEGRITY
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  27. Title 3
  28. Chapter 3.35 — CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA TAX
  29. Chapter 3.04 — FUNDS
  30. Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
  31. Chapter 3.16
  32. Chapter 3.22 — SALES AND USE TAX
  33. Article II — Transactions and Use Tax (Measure D)
  34. Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  35. Chapter 3.29
  36. Chapter 3.30
  37. Chapter 3.32 — UTILITY USER TAX
  38. Chapter 3.34 — PARKING TAX
  39. Chapter 3.36
  40. Chapter 3.37 — PUBLIC ARTS FEE, FUND AND PROGRAM
  41. Chapter 3.38 — JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  42. Chapter 3.40 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  43. Chapter 3.48 — REQUIREMENTS—EXEMPTIONS
  44. Chapter 3.52 — ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
  45. Chapter 3.56 — PAYMENT—COLLECTION
  46. Chapter 3.60 — ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES
  47. Chapter 3.64 — ENFORCEMENT
  48. Chapter 3.72 — RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL
  49. Chapter 3.76 — VIOLATIONS
  50. Chapter 3.80 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES—GENERALLY
  51. Chapter 3.84 — FIXED LICENSE RATES
  52. Chapter 3.88 — GRADUATED SCALE TAX RATES
  53. Chapter 3.90 — GRADUATED SCALE WITH MINIMUM TAX
  54. Chapter 3.94
  55. Chapter 3.96 — LICENSE TAXES COMPUTED ON GROSS RECEIPTS BASIS
  56. Title 4
  57. Chapter 4.04 — RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
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  59. Title 5
  60. Chapter 5.02 — SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
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  62. Chapter 5.04 — AUCTION SALES
  63. Chapter 5.08 — CABARETS
  64. Chapter 5.20 — HANDBILLS
  65. Chapter 5.22 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  66. Chapter 5.24 — HOTEL REGISTRATION
  67. Chapter 5.25 — VACATION RENTALS
  68. Chapter 5.26 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  69. Chapter 5.27 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  70. Chapter 5.28 — ICE VENDING MACHINES
  71. Chapter 5.36 — NOVELTY SALES AT SPECIAL EVENTS
  72. Chapter 5.38 — MANAGED PARKING
  73. Chapter 5.40 — PASSENGER CARRIERS
  74. Article I — General Provisions
  75. Article II — Pedicab Owners
  76. Article III — Pedicab Drivers
  77. Article IV — Pedicab Vehicles
  78. Article V
  79. Article VI
  80. Article VII — Enforcement
  81. Article VIII
  82. Chapter 5.42 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT BUREAUS
  83. Chapter 5.44
  84. Chapter 5.48
  85. Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROLS
  86. Chapter 5.55
  87. Chapter 5.56 — PSYCHIC ACTIVITIES
  88. Chapter 5.58 — GARAGE, PATIO AND YARD SALES
  89. Chapter 5.60 — BUSINESS CLOSING SALES
  90. Chapter 5.64 — SEARCHLIGHT OPERATIONS
  91. Chapter 5.68 — SOUND TRUCKS
  92. Chapter 5.72 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES REGULATED
  93. Chapter 5.75 — EVENT HOUSES
  94. Chapter 5.76
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  96. Chapter 5.78 — LANDSCAPE RELATED BUSINESSES
  97. Chapter 5.79 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
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  100. Chapter 5.85
  101. Chapter 5.87
  102. Chapter 5.89 — SIDEWALK VENDING
  103. Chapter 5.91
  104. Chapter 5.92 — CO-OWNED MANAGED HOUSING
  105. Title 6
  106. Chapter 6.04 — WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION
  107. Chapter 6.05
  108. Chapter 6.06 — RESTAURANT INSPECTION AND GRADING
  109. Chapter 6.07 — REGULATION OF FOOD HANDLERS
  110. Chapter 6.08 — NUISANCES
  111. Chapter 6.09
  112. Chapter 6.10
  113. Chapter 6.11 — TOBACCO RETAILER PERMITS
  114. Chapter 6.12
  115. Chapter 6.14 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
  116. Chapter 6.15 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
  117. Title 7
  118. Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
  119. Chapter 7.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  120. Chapter 7.03 — PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
  121. Chapter 7.04 — PROCUREMENT EXEMPTIONS
  122. Chapter 7.05 — CONTRACTS
  123. Chapter 7.06 — CONTRACT CHANGES
  124. Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
  125. Chapter 7.08 — DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
  126. Title 8
  127. Article I — Building Codes
  128. Article II — Building Security Regulations
  129. Article III
  130. Article IV — Palm Springs Building Administrative Code
  131. Article V — Undergrounding of Utilities
  132. Article VI — Fire Code
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  138. Article IV
  139. Article V — Historic Preservation on Tribal Lands
  140. Chapter 8.30 — MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY
  141. Chapter 8.32 — MSU LEASEHOLD MARKETING
  142. Chapter 8.40
  143. Chapter 8.50 — FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
  144. Chapter 8.60 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  145. Chapter 8.68 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
  146. Chapter 8.70 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS
  147. Chapter 8.80 — VACANT BUILDINGS AND BOARDING REGULATIONS
  148. Chapter 8.90 — TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
  149. Chapter 8.95 — MSHCP MITIGATION FEE
  150. Chapter 8.100
  151. Chapter 8.105 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION STREAMLINED …
  152. Title 9
  153. Chapter 9.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  154. Chapter 9.65 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  155. Chapter 9.66 — REVERSIONS
  156. Chapter 9.67 — ENFORCEMENT—JUDICIAL REVIEW
  157. Chapter 9.68 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  158. Chapter 9.69 — CANYON AREA IMPACT FEES
  159. Title 10
  160. Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
  161. Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
  162. Chapter 10.12 — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
  163. Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
  164. Chapter 10.22 — UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES
  165. Title 11
  166. Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  167. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  168. Chapter 11.03 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
  169. Chapter 11.04 — UNSAFE CONDUCT
  170. Chapter 11.06
  171. Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  172. Chapter 11.10 — PUBLIC NUDITY
  173. Chapter 11.13 — BINGO PERMITS
  174. Chapter 11.20 — EXPLOSIVES
  175. Chapter 11.28 — CIVIL DISPUTES
  176. Chapter 11.30 — MUNICIPAL BUS SYSTEM
  177. Chapter 11.32 — MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
  178. Chapter 11.36 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
  179. Chapter 11.40 — ENCAMPMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  180. Chapter 11.44 — PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
  181. Chapter 11.48 — SCHOOL GROUNDS
  182. Chapter 11.56 — CURFEW AND TRUANCY
  183. Chapter 11.60 — OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS BY MINORS
  184. Chapter 11.64 — TRESPASS
  185. Chapter 11.70 — GRAFFITI
  186. Chapter 11.72 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  187. Chapter 11.74 — NOISE ORDINANCE
  188. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  189. Chapter 11.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  190. Chapter 11.82 — POLICE TOW SERVICES STANDARDS
  191. Chapter 11.84 — FALSE STATEMENTS
  192. Chapter 11.88 — TAPPING TELEVISION CABLES
  193. Chapter 11.90
  194. Chapter 11.96
  195. Chapter 11.100 — ABANDONMENT OF SHOPPING CARTS
  196. Chapter 11.102
  197. Title 12
  198. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  199. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  200. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT—OBEDIENCE
  201. Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  202. Chapter 12.20 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
  203. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  204. Chapter 12.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  205. Chapter 12.40 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LOT NO. 3
  206. Chapter 12.44 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 12.48 — YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS
  208. Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  209. Chapter 12.56 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
  210. Chapter 12.60 — LOADING ZONES
  211. Chapter 12.64 — DRIVING RULES
  212. Chapter 12.68 — PEDESTRIANS
  213. Chapter 12.80 — TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE NECESSITATED BY ASSEM…
  214. Chapter 12.84 — GOLF CARTS
  215. Chapter 12.90
  216. Title 14
  217. Chapter 14.04 — STREET NUMBERS
  218. Chapter 14.08 — STREET NAME CHANGES
  219. Chapter 14.12 — STREET NAMES FOR TRAILER PARKS
  220. Chapter 14.16 — ENCROACHMENTS
  221. Chapter 14.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  222. Chapter 14.24 — WATER AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
  223. Chapter 14.26
  224. Chapter 14.28 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
  225. Title 15
  226. Chapter 15.08 — DEFINITIONS
  227. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  228. Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  229. Chapter 15.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  230. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  231. Chapter 15.28 — SEWER USE REGULATIONS
  232. Chapter 15.32 — REGULATION OF WATER WELLS
  233. Title 16
  234. Chapter 16.02
  235. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  236. Chapter 16.06
  237. Chapter 16.08 — FIXED BASE OPERATOR
  238. Chapter 16.10
  239. Chapter 16.12
  240. Chapter 16.14
  241. Chapter 16.16
  242. Chapter 16.18
  243. Chapter 16.20 — AIRCRAFT STORAGE OPERATOR (SASO)
  244. Chapter 16.22
  245. Chapter 16.24
  246. Chapter 16.26
  247. Chapter 16.28
  248. Chapter 16.30 — PRIVATE FLYING CLUB
  249. Chapter 16.32
  250. Chapter 16.34
  251. Chapter 16.36
  252. Chapter 16.37
  253. Chapter 16.38
  254. Chapter 16.39
  255. Chapter 16.40
  256. Title CR
  257. Chapter 91.00
  258. Chapter 92.00
  259. Chapter 93.00
  260. Chapter 94.00

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