Note: For license fees, see § 5.08.400.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an objective and comprehensive
process for taxicab operations within the city.
(Ord. O-2019-03, § 1, 2019)
Unless otherwise set forth herein, the words and phrases used
in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in the taxicab regulations
adopted by the city council.
means the Orange County taxi administration program, an association
of cities, including city, and the county of Orange, formed to establish
a policy for entry into the business of providing taxicab transportation
service in compliance with the agencies' requirements under
California Government Code Section 53075.5, and administered by the
Orange County transportation authority.
has the meaning set forth in California Government Code Section
53075.5.
means a vehicle capable of carrying not more than eight persons,
excluding the driver, and used to carry passengers for hire. The term
shall exclude a vehicle operating as a Charter Party Carrier licensed
as such by any state agency, including the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC), or any other vehicle operating under the authority
of any state agency, including the CPUC.
(Ord. O-2019-03, § 1, 2019)
It shall be unlawful for any taxicab driver or taxicab company
to operate within the city without a permit issued by OCTAP.
(Ord. O-2019-03, § 1, 2019)
All taxicab drivers and taxicab companies shall comply with
the taxicab regulations adopted by the city council, which include
fees, rates, and fines. The taxicab regulations are made a part of
this chapter by this reference as though set out in full herein. A
copy of the taxicab regulations is on file in the office of the city
clerk.
(Ord. O-2019-03, § 1, 2019)
The requirements of this chapter are separate and independent
from the business licensing provisions of this code if the driver
or company is substantially located within the city.
(Ord. O-2019-03, § 1, 2019)
Violation of this chapter shall be subject to the penalty provisions set forth in Chapters 1.08 and 1.10 of this code and in the taxicab regulations adopted by the city council. In addition, any person or company operating a taxicab in the city without a valid permit may be subject to a fine of $5,000.
(Ord. O-2019-03, § 1, 2019)
