Article IX — Stands And Call Boxes

The city manager may establish open stands in places upon the streets as he or she deems necessary for the use of taxicabs. In establishing an open stand, the city manager shall consider the need for the stands by the carrier, the convenience to the general public, and whether the stand would tend to create a traffic hazard or interfere with the business conducted by adjoining property owners. In making this decision, the city manager shall direct the city traffic engineer and police department to make an investigation of the traffic conditions of the place which the city manager shall take into account when making his or her decision. The city manager may also fix the number of taxicabs that may occupy the open stand. (1991 code § 6-17.71; Ord. 635 § 1, 1990)

Drivers may use an open stand on a first-come, first-served basis. The driver shall pull into the open stand from the rear and shall advance forward as the cabs ahead pull off. Drivers shall stay within five feet of their cabs and may not solicit passengers or engage in loud or boisterous talk while at an open stand.

(1991 code § 6-17.72; Ord. 635 § 1, 1990)

The city manager may establish call box stands upon the streets of the city in such places as he or she deems proper. A carrier who desires a call box stand shall apply to the city manager. The carrier must attach to the application the written approval of all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the space, consenting to the creation of the stand. Upon filing of the application, the city traffic engineer and police department shall make an investigation of the traffic conditions at the place and shall thereafter file their written recommendation to the city manager.

(1991 code § 6-17.73; Ord. 635 § 1, 1990)

A carrier operating a call box stand may have an employee on duty for the purpose of assisting in the loading or unloading of passengers from the taxicabs, for receiving calls and dispatching taxicabs, and for soliciting passengers at the stand. (1991 code § 6-17.74; Ord. 635 § 1, 1990)

Private or other vehicles for hire may not occupy the space upon the streets established as either open stands or call box stands. (1991 code § 6-17.75; Ord. 635 § 1, 1990)