§ 13-2-402. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED; GENERAL STANDARDS; FRANCHISE PERMIT TRANSFER.

(A)

A taxicab franchise may be granted, renewed, extended, amended, or transferred only with council approval. The following conditions apply to a taxicab franchise:

(1)

the applicant must be able to operate the taxicab service in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, rules of the department, orders issued under this chapter, provisions of the taxicab franchise, and other applicable law;

(2)

the applicant must demonstrate the public necessity and convenience for the taxicab franchise; and

(3)

the applicant must agree to provide taxicab service throughout the city.

(B)

A taxicab franchise permit may be transferred from one taxicab franchise holder to another only with council approval.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-302; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20070405-013; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 15, 11-17-14 ; Ord. No. 20150604-055, Pt. 10, 6-15-15 .