[Added by Ord. 2016-7, 11/21/2016]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as "the Borough of
Doylestown Valet Parking Ordinance."
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1. As used in this Part, the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings as indicated:
VALET PARKING AREA
An area designated under Chapter
15, § 315, to be used for the dropoff and pickup of automobiles by valet parking operators and their customers.
VALET PARKING OPERATOR
Any person, partnership, corporation or any other type of
entity engaged in the business of operating a valet parking area and
parking automobiles in a separate parking lot on behalf of customers
for a short-term period of time and later retrieving them, for which
it charges a fare or price agreed upon in advance between the operator
and the customer.
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It shall be unlawful for a valet parking operator to conduct
its business within the Borough without first having obtained a license
as provided in this section. A valet parking operator license shall
not be transferable.
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Any person desiring to obtain a license for the operation of
valet parking shall make separate application, in writing, to the
Borough for the granting of a license, which application shall be
made upon forms to be furnished by the Borough. The applicant shall
give such information as may, from time to time, be deemed by the
Borough as requisite to determine the fitness of the applicant to
conduct the business. In particular, the applicant shall provide proof
that it has made arrangements to use permitted off-street parking
area(s) for the parking of customer cars and that no streets will
be used for the parking of vehicles. Every applicant for a license
must be at least 18 years of age. No application shall be accepted
by the Borough unless the same shall be accompanied by the full amount
of the license fee as provided in the Borough's Fee Schedule.
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1. Licenses issued under this Part shall be effective upon issuance
and, unless terminated earlier, shall automatically terminate one
year from the date of issuance.
2. The fee for an owner's license shall set by resolution of the Borough
Council.
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A certificate of insurance, as proof of coverage, must be filed
with the Borough Secretary; liability minimum limits to be at least
$1,000,000, naming the Borough as an additional insured. The operator
must file copies of written proof with the owners of property for
use of their parking facilities.
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Hours of operation for valet parking areas shall be established
in the license and are subject to review and change at the Borough's
discretion.
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A valet parking operator shall:
1. File its rate schedule with the Borough.
2. Display its rate schedule during hours of operation so that it is
visible to customers.
3. Display the Borough's phone number as a place to which complaints
concerning the valet parking operations can be directed.
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1. The design and location of valet parking signs shall be approved
in advance by the Borough.
2. Valet parking signs shall be removed after each day of operation.
3. Valet parking signs shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic
in the area.
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1. No smoking is permitted while operating customers' vehicles.
2. All employees shall be equipped with employee identification to show
the entity or individual by whom they are employed.
3. Shirts, jackets or caps shall also identify the valet parking operator.
4. Drivers shall be clean in person and fully dressed while on duty.
5. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers'
license (submit copies of drivers' licenses with application form).
6. Drivers cannot refuse customers and must be courteous at all times.
7. Customers shall be serviced on a first-come, first-served basis.
8. Vehicles must be locked and keys secured while under valet parking
operator possession; Doylestown Borough is not responsible for loss
of any property.
9. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall not be impeded.
10. Members of the public who are not utilizing valet parking services
shall be allowed to use valet parking areas for loading and unloading
without charge or interference.
11. The Borough shall be notified when drivers resign, and new drivers'
forms must be filed with the Borough within 24 hours of hiring new
drivers.
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Nothing in this Part shall be construed to relieve a licensee
from compliance with any applicable Borough, state or federal law
or regulation, and it shall be the responsibility of each licensee
under this Part to comply with all such state laws and regulations.
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Any license issued pursuant to this Part may be permanently
revoked or suspended at any time for a violation of any provision
of this Part or for other good cause shown by the Zoning Officer,
Code Enforcement Officer, Borough Manager, Chief of Police or Borough
Council.
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this Part upon
conviction thereof, may be fined up to $1,000 or as provided for in
the Borough Code.