A. The City may issue a license to a taxi company or TNC if the company certifies on a form acceptable to the City that it is in compliance with all requirements of this chapter, including but not limited to driver and insurance requirements, operating standards, and any other requirements of the code or the City, and actually meets all applicable standards and requirements.

B. The City may include conditions, restrictions, or special provisions in the license related to routes, times of operation, or lighting if necessitated by the vehicles or operations of the taxi company or TNC. The City may waive or lessen the requirements of this chapter if the type of vehicles or operations of a taxi company or TNC render the requirements unreasonable or unnecessary, in the sole discretion of the City.

C. The license issued under this chapter is valid for one year. Any renewal must be approved by the City prior to the expiration date in order for the taxi company or TNC to continue providing vehicle for hire services within the City.

D. The application fee shall be based on the number of drivers operating for the taxi company or TNC at the time of the application, and shall be intended to account for the City’s costs in administering the requirements of this chapter. The fee amounts shall be set by City Council resolution as part of the City’s fee schedule.

E. The application fee shall be paid to the City at the time of submitting both initial and renewal license applications.

F. All taxi companies and TNCs must comply with the City’s business registration requirements. [Ord. NS-2287, 2017]