§ 12-122. Request for renewal.

(a)

An annual permit is automatically renewed unless the director notifies the holder, before the renewal date, of an intention to recommend denial of the permit renewal based on a determination that:

(1)

The holder is not in compliance with the permit or applicable provisions of this Code, department regulations, or other law;

(2)

The holder does not qualify for an operating authority under section 12-118 or is otherwise not fit, willing, or able to continue to operate the taxicab service in accordance with the permit and applicable provisions of this Code, department regulations, and other law; or

(3)

Public convenience and necessity do not require the continued operation of the taxicab service.

(b)

A holder desiring a change in the terms or conditions of the permit must file with the director, not fewer than 60 days before the permit expires, a written request stating reasons for the requested changes.

(c)

Minor changes may be made in a permit by the director without city council approval.

(d)

If the director determines that a denial of a permit renewal or material change in the terms or conditions of the permit is required by the public convenience and necessity, or if a holder requests a material change in the terms or conditions of the permit, the director shall submit for consideration by the city council a written report containing his recommendations for denial or his recommendations on the proposed or requested change together with supporting findings of fact. Upon action being taken by the city council, the director shall issue a denial of permit renewal or renew the permit, as directed by the city council. In the case of renewal, he shall incorporate such changes as authorized by the city council.

(e)

If the permit expires at no fault of the holder before a ruling on the approval or denial of the renewal, the holder may continue to operate the taxicab service pending a final decision. The holder shall cease operation of the taxicab service immediately upon denial of the request for renewal by the city council.

(Code 1982, § 15-98; Ord. No. 01-39, § 1, 8-6-2001)