San Marino Municipal Code Art. 02 License Requirements

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated in the city any taxicab stand unless a license therefor has been issued pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Any person may apply for a license to operate a taxicab stand and taxicabs in the city by filing with the city clerk an application on a form provided by the city and paying an application fee in an amount set by city council resolution 1 . (Ord. 0-07-1191, 10-10-2007)

The applicant shall show on the application or otherwise demonstrate to the city manager the following:

A. Color Scheme And Markings: That all taxicabs operated are or will be of a like color scheme and bear or will bear the owner's trade name, monogram or insignia, clearly and easily distinguishable from the color scheme, trade name, monogram or insignia used on the taxicabs of any other person lawfully operating taxicabs over the streets of the city.

B. Identification: That all taxicabs shall bear the taxicab number and the owner's telephone number(s) painted on the outside of at least one door on each side of the taxicab and the outside rear of the taxicab. All letters and figures mentioned in this subsection shall be not less than two and one-fourth inches (21/4") in height and not less than five-sixteenth inch (5/16") in stroke. All identification shall be in letters and numbers readily understandable by the general public. No taxicab shall bear any mark of identification, sign or advertisement other than specified herein.

C. Taximeter Requirements: That all taxicabs are equipped with or will be equipped with a taximeter which will correctly and accurately compute and indicate the distance traveled and/or time elapsed and which shall be affixed to the taxicab in such manner that the reading dial showing the amount to be and being charged shall be readily discernible from the passenger compartment during all times that such taximeter is operating.

D. Insurance Requirements: That the applicant has secured and paid in advance the annual premium on a policy of insurance jointly insuring the owner and each driver of the taxicabs against personal injury or property damage liability. The liability coverage shall be in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit. The owner shall also show proof of workers' compensation insurance in amounts prescribed by state law 1 . The applicant shall file an endorsement of said insurance policies with the city manager. Said endorsement shall provide that the policy shall not be canceled by the insurer until the city has been provided with thirty (30) days' prior written notice of such cancellation.

E. Financial Report: That the applicant has sufficient financial resources to operate the taxicab service. Such proof shall include the three (3) most recent years' certified financial statements or, if a new business, a certified statement of the applicant's financial condition.

F. Background Investigation: That the person(s) applying for a license have had a criminal background investigation completed by the police chief, and the police chief has certified that the applicant(s) have no criminal record that would be a potential threat to the community so as to preclude the city from issuing the license. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Upon showing fulfillment of all requirements contained in section 12.02.03 of this article to the satisfaction of the city manager, the city manager shall issue the taxi stand license. The locations of the taxi stands shall be subject to the approval of the city manager.

If the owner is unable or unwilling to fulfill the requirements contained herein, the application shall be denied, and there shall be no refund of any application fees paid to the city. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Each applicant for a taxicab stand license, in addition to the requirements herein, shall obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to article 03 of this chapter. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Prior to beginning any taxicab service pursuant to this chapter, the owner shall apply for and obtain a city business license as provided for in this code 1 . (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)