The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any other commercial passenger vehicle
means any other type of motor vehicle, exclusive of buses and taxicabs, but in addition to vans and limousines, as described in this section, constructed, designed, and used for the commercial transportation of passengers and attendant luggage.
Limousine
means a chauffeured motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, a van, a bus, or a touring vehicle, with a rated passenger capacity of not less than nine or more than 11 passengers, charging an hourly rate to passengers, and not operating upon a fixed schedule or over a fixed route, but where the charge for such vehicle is determined by the length of time for which the vehicle is engaged and not based upon the distance traveled.
Van
means a motor vehicle constructed and designed in form generally known as a van type motor vehicle, and having a rectangular-shaped, panel-type body with four or more doors located on either side thereof, and containing interior seats for the transportation of six or more persons and attendant luggage.
(Code 1973, § 29-120; Code 1997, § 118.040; Ordinance 78-60, adopted 11/1/1978; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)
No limousine as defined in this article shall engage in the business of transporting passengers and/or passengers and luggage without first having complied with the provisions of article V, division 2, of this chapter in the same manner, and upon the same terms and conditions and with the same fees as provided for taxicabs in said division. The provisions of such division are adopted hereby for limousines, as if the same were fully set forth in subsequent sections of this article.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.1; Code 1997, § 118.041; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a limousine in the city without first having obtained a limousine driver's permit in the same manner as a taxi driver obtaining a taxi driver's permit and without first having complied with article V, division 3, of this chapter. The provisions of such division governing taxi drivers are adopted hereby for limousine drivers, as if the same were fully set forth in subsequent sections of this article.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.2; Code 1997, § 118.042; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)
The rate to be charged for transportation by limousine in this city shall be as established in the city fee schedule for the first hour of such use of such limousine by one or more passengers, and no more the rate as established in the city fee schedule per hour for each additional hour. The limousine operator shall post in each limousine operated by him, in a conspicuous place in view of the passengers to be conveyed, a schedule of rates to be charged for such service. Such schedule shall be printed on a card in not less than 24 point black faced type, letter-spaced and stating the maximum hourly rate chargeable by such limousine. Posted rates shall be illuminated between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.3; Code 1997, § 118.043; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)
(a) 
Every holder of a certificate for limousine service issued under the terms of this article shall maintain at least one fixed place of business with a location within the corporate limits of the city on private property at a place to be approved by the chief of police. The chief of police shall approve the proposed location unless in his opinion the installation of the limousine service at such location would create a traffic hazard, or unless the general welfare of the citizens of the city would be best served by not having a limousine service located at such place; provided, however, that no limousine service location shall be located at any place in the city if another ordinance of the city prohibits the location of such a business at such place.
(b) 
The requirement for maintenance of a fixed place of business under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to limousine service certificate holders with valid airport ground transportation permits for servicing passenger terminal of Valley International Airport under section 28-208, or applicants for such permits, that do not otherwise service or operate in the city.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.4; Code 1997, § 118.044; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981; Ordinance 95-4, adopted 1/4/1995)
Except when carrying passengers, or going to or from a garage or other place where automotive repairs are made, for the purpose of being repaired, all limousines shall be kept off the streets of the city and upon premises owned by or leased to and under the supervision and control of the holder of the certificate by virtue of which such limousine is being operated within the city. No limousine shall be kept upon the streets or other public places of the city longer than is necessary for the performance of the public service which such limousine is designed to render. Each limousine must stand and remain, except in the immediate act of discharging or taking on passengers upon or within private depot and grounds, upon private premises owned or leased to the holder of the certificate by virtue of which such limousine is being operated, and under the control of such holder. It shall be unlawful for any limousine to stand, waiting employment, upon any public street or public property within the corporate limits of the city.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.5; Code 1997, § 118.045; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 8/4/1981)
Before being allowed to operate upon the streets of the city, each and every limousine shall be inspected and approved by the chief of police or his representatives. No limousine shall be driven or operated on the streets of the city unless same is in a safe condition and free from mechanical defects with particular reference to, but not limited to, lights, brakes, tires, and steering apparatus.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.6; Code 1997, § 118.046; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)
Except as otherwise herein explicitly specified, the chief of police is charged with the duty of enforcing this article and all police officers shall promptly report to him all violations of the provisions hereof or any facts coming to their attention showing a change in the conditions existing at the time the certificate was issued to the operator thereof.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.7; Code 1997, § 118.047; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)
If any section of this article is in conflict with state law, then the state law shall govern.
(Code 1973, § 29-120.8; Code 1997, § 118.048; Ordinance 81-20, adopted 3/4/1981)