Susanville Municipal Code Art. IV Vehicle for Hire Permit

Any vehicle, as defined in this chapter, shall not be operated or driven within the limits of the city without first obtaining a permit for such vehicle. The vehicle shall be deemed operated or driven within the city if the point of origin or terminus of such travel or operation is within the limits of the city.

(Prior code § 11-A.230)

The vehicle shall meet all of the requirements of the Vehicle Code of the state and shall also:

A. Have posted in a conspicuous place therein a schedule of rates and charges which shall conform to any such schedule established by the city council under the provisions of Section 5.20.030; provided, however, that a vehicle used for limousine service shall not be required to have rates and charges so posted. Owners of limousine service vehicles shall advise their patrons of their rates and charges prior to providing limousine service and shall maintain in each limousine a printed schedule of their rates and charges for such service, which shall be made available to patrons upon request.

B. Be made available to the chief of police, or agent, at any reasonable time, to determine whether the schedule of rates and charges has been posted or is available, as required hereinabove.

C. No smoking shall be permitted in the vehicle at any time.

(Prior code § 11-A.240)

After receipt of a report from the chief of police that the vehicle meets all the requirements of this chapter, such permit shall be issued by the city manager.

(Prior code § 11-A.250)

The vehicle permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.

(Prior code § 11-A.260)

The city manager shall suspend any vehicle permit issued hereunder when the vehicle fails to meet any condition or requirement of the permit or any other provision of this chapter. The city manager shall give a notice in writing to the owner thereof specifying the reason for such suspension. If the grounds for such suspension as set forth by the city manager are not corrected within the period of 30 days from the date of giving notice, or an appeal taken to the city council as provided in this chapter, then such permit shall be revoked forthwith.

(Prior code § 11-A.270)