It is unlawful for the operator of any taxicab or vehicle for hire to stand or park the same upon any public street, other public place or on any private property within an area in the City bounded by Park Street, Hazelton Avenue, Van Buren Street and Aurora Street while awaiting employment except in spaces or stands set apart for that purpose. Provided, however, the City Council may from time to time by resolution change the boundaries of the area set out in this section.
A. 
Nothing contained herein shall prevent any taxicab or vehicle for hire from parking on private property, if the owner of the private property gives permission in writing, and a copy of such written permission is filed with the Chief of Police.
B. 
Nothing contained herein shall prevent any taxicab or vehicle for hire from parking in spaces legally available for other passenger vehicles or on any private property when said taxicab or vehicle for hire is out of service and the driver is not soliciting. Provided, however, that the driver of a taxicab or vehicle for hire so parked shall display upon the windshield of the taxicab or vehicle for hire a card of a type and form designated by the Chief of Police, setting out the reason for said parking and the location of the driver.
(Prior code § 10-053.1)
Jurisdiction to issue permits for taxicab stands or places shall be vested in the City Council. All permits shall be revocable at the pleasure of the City Council and all applications therefor shall be referred to the City Manager for recommendation. The City Council shall not grant a taxicab stand without taking into consideration the need for such stand by the company and the convenience of the general public and shall not grant such stand where such stand would tend to create a traffic hazard. Said permits shall not be transferable.
(Prior code § 10-035.2)
The City Manager may designate a special open stand in such place or places upon the streets of the City as he or she deems necessary.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no more than one taxicab at a time from any company holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall occupy said special open stand.
(Prior code § 10-053.3)
For each permit for a taxicab stand or parking space or place or for the privilege of using a special open stand upon any public street or other public place in the City, owner shall pay to the City for each said stand, parking space or place a fee as may be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior code § 10-053.4)