A.
It is
unlawful for any pedicab owner to drive, lease, rent, or allow a pedicab
to be driven or operated within the city by a pedicab driver, regardless
of the city's issuance of any pedicab owner permit or pedicab driver
permit, without a valid pedicab vehicle permit and pedicab vehicle
sticker for the pedicab in question.
B.
The
pedicab vehicle permit for each pedicab that operates within the city
shall be permanently affixed in a conspicuous and visible location
within the pedicab. In addition, the pedicab vehicle sticker for each
pedicab that operates within the city shall be permanently affixed
in a conspicuous and visible location on the outside of the pedicab.
C.
Pedicab
vehicle permits and stickers are the property of the city and are
not transferable to any other pedicab.
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A.
The
pedicab vehicle permit and sticker application form shall be in a
form prescribed by the city manager.
B.
The
applicant shall provide the following information in the application:
1.
The
applicant's full name, business and residence addresses, phone numbers
including cell phone, and email address;
2.
The
name(s) of the business or company, if any, in relation to which the
pedicab that is the subject of the application, will operate within
the city;
3.
The
name and address of all legal and registered owners of the pedicab
that is the subject of the application;
4.
A
description of the pedicab, including trade name, if any, serial number
or owner identification number, body style, and color scheme;
5.
Seating
capacity of the pedicab; and
6.
Proof
of insurance in accordance with this chapter.
(Ord. 1951 § 1, 2018)
A.
A pedicab
vehicle permit will be issued only after the pedicab proposed for
operation within the city has been inspected by the city. To pass
inspection, a pedicab must have all of the following:
1.
A
battery-operated headlight capable of projecting a beam of white light
for a distance of 300 feet, affixed to the pedicab. The light may
be removable and rechargeable;
2.
Battery-operated
taillights affixed on the right and the left at the same level on
the rear exterior of the passenger compartment. Such taillights shall
be red in color, and plainly visible from all distances within 500
feet to the rear of the pedicab. The lights may be removable and rechargeable;
3.
Signal
bells and turn signals indicators;
4.
Seat
belts and seat backs for each available passenger;
5.
Four
wheeled pedal-powered pedicabs shall be equipped with brakes, reflectors,
headlights, and grab rails; and
6.
Those
requirements related to bicycles set forth in California Vehicle Code
Section 21201.
(Ord. 1951 § 1, 2018)
The city shall charge an annual nonrefundable pedicab vehicle
permit fee, in an amount set by city council resolution, to recover
the costs of the administration, regulation, and issuance of pedicab
vehicle permits. Pedicab vehicle permits shall be valid for a period
of one year from date of issuance.
(Ord. 1951 § 1, 2018)
Pedicab vehicle permits are renewable annually, 30 days prior
to the expiration of an existing permit, upon filing of a new application,
completion of a new annual inspection of the pedicab, and payment
of the pedicab vehicle permit fee.
(Ord. 1951 § 1, 2018)
No person shall operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab
that fails to meet the equipment requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 1951 § 1, 2018)
