Unless it is apparent from the context that
a different meaning is intended, as used in this chapter:
CARRIAGE
A vehicle for transporting an operator and passengers.
CHIEF
The Chief of Police or his or her designee.
HORSE-DRAWN
Propelled by a horse that is controlled by an operator.
OPERATOR
The person who is in control of the horse.
OWNER
The person to whom a license is issued.
No person, either as owner, agent or otherwise,
shall furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise or otherwise
be engaged in, or profess to be engaged in, the business or service
of transportation by horse-drawn carriage upon the streets, alleys
or other public ways or places of the City, unless the owner holds
a currently valid license for a horse-drawn carriage issued pursuant
to this chapter.
The operator shall be responsible for seeing
that the horse:
A. Is fitted with a device to catch all manure or solid
waste, except when inside the transport vehicle.
B. Is attended at all times, including when loading and
discharging passengers.
C. Has received a valid certificate of health or a veterinarian
certificate, which shall be filed with the Clerk/Treasurer annually.
D. Is not subject to any cruel or harassing treatment.
E. Shall not be used longer than six hours per day and
shall be rested no less than 18 hours per day. In the event of extreme
heat or inclement weather, the periods of rest must be increased.
No horse used in the business of horse-drawn
carriages shall be stabled overnight within the limits of the City.
Horses shall not be loaded into or unloaded
out of their transport vehicles on a public right-of-way or in a residential
zone district. Appropriate locations for such loading and unloading
shall be designated by the Chief of Police.
The horse-drawn carriage shall at all times:
A. Display adequate four-way flashers, taillights and
turn signals as approved by the Chief of Police.
B. Display a reflectorized slow-moving vehicle emblem.
The emblem shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle, broad base
down, not less than three feet nor more than five feet above the ground
and as near the center of the vehicle as possible.
C. Display, visible to the side at night, a light and/or
reflectors as determined by the Chief.
D. Be equipped with seats for the operator and all passengers.
E. Seat not more than six occupants, not to include the
operator.
F. Maintain a rubber surface on the wheel traction surface.
G. Not be wider than eight feet, to include fenders,
running boards and safety mirrors and devices.
The operator of the horse-drawn carriage shall:
A. Be subject to all state and City traffic laws applicable
to motor vehicles.
B. Possess a valid state driver's license.
C. Require all passengers to be seated except when boarding
or discharging.
D. Not operate during those days and times of day, nor
operate upon those streets, public places and quasi-public places,
prohibited by regulations promulgated by the Chief of Police.
E. Flush all liquid waste from the horse immediately
with water and spray with the appropriate chemical to eliminate all
noxious odors and bacteria.
F. Not be required to give a person or persons a ride
in the carriage on demand of said person.
G. Not operate a vehicle when a passenger is in possession
of alcoholic liquor in a container which is open or uncapped or which
has a broken seal.
H. Be in control of the horse at all times.
I. Make available to any person, upon request, the rates
for all tours and trips offered by the service.