Sec. 36-24. Owner’s permit application process.
(Ord. 3381, 01/07)
Upon receipt of an application for an owner’s permit under this chapter, the Regional Taxi Authority staff shall undertake a preliminary investigation to verify the criminal history information submitted by the applicant and shall submit the applicant’s fingerprints to the State of California for criminal history review.
The Regional Taxi Authority shall review the application and the recommendation from the Authority staff to determine if it appears there is a need and necessity for the taxicab services proposed, and whether the applicant is of suitable character to provide such services. The Regional Taxi Authority may require the applicant to provide financial information and other documentation to demonstrate the ability to appropriately and lawfully operate the taxicab business proposed.
The application shall be reviewed by the Regional Taxi Authority at a noticed public hearing. The Regional Taxi Authority shall approve any such application only if the following findings are first made:
1.The applicant is financially responsible as determined by the Regional Taxi Authority.
2.The applicant is of good moral character consistent with federal, State, and local laws for the public services that will be provided by the owner.
3.Existing taxicab businesses are not adequately serving the public with respect to taxicab services.
4.Such additional taxicab service will not result in a greater hazard to the public or create substantial traffic or parking problems.
The application shall be denied if any of the following findings are first made:
1.The public convenience and necessity do not require the proposed service.
2.The application fails to contain any of the required information as set forth above. (Ord. 3450 § 1, 2010. Formerly 36-25)