Fort Lauderdale |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. TRAFFIC AND PARKING |
Article VIII. VALET PARKING ON RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES |
§ 26-225. Application review process; permit review criteria.
(a)
Within five (5) business days of receiving a permit application, the division shall determine if the information provided is complete and notify applicant of any deficiencies in the application. Upon submittal of additional information the division will determine if the application is complete and shall notify the applicant if there are deficiencies. If an applicant fails to provide additional information requested by the division within two (2) weeks of notification, the application shall be considered withdrawn by the applicant and a new application will be required. The review of the application shall not commence until the application is determined to be complete by the division. Once the application is determined to be complete, the division shall submit the application to other city departments and divisions with interest in the valet operation for their review and comment, including but not limited to, engineering, sustainable development, police, fire-rescue, and risk management.
(b)
Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of a complete application the division shall:
(1)
Approve the permit, approve the permit with conditions or deny the permit; or
(2)
Issue written comments to the applicant for further response. Should applicant fail to respond with a reasonable effort to comments provided within fourteen (14) calendar days, the application shall be considered withdrawn by the applicant. The director may issue a written extension of said response period if applicant demonstrates hardship or extenuating circumstances.
(c)
In addition to a permit, valet operators shall be required to obtain a city business tax receipt to operate a business within the city's jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. C-14-50 , § 1, 12-17-14; Ord. No. C-17-28 , § 146, 9-13-17)