§ 27-227. Application.

(a)

An operator shall apply to the Department of Transportation and Mobility for a license to operate a nonmotorized vehicle business by submitting an application which shall include the following information:

(1)

The number, type, make, model and other information which describes each type of nonmotorized vehicle to be operated or a full description of each animal to be used or both.

(2)

The name, address and telephone number of the operator. If other than a natural person, such as a corporation, the name and address of each principal and of the registered agent shall also be submitted.

(3)

A list of all other locales in which the operator is engaged in or associated with a nonmotorized vehicle business.

(4)

A map depicting the proposed route which shall be of such scale as to designate in detail the exact locations of all passenger embarkation and debarkation points and, if applicable, the location at which the nonmotorized vehicles will be loaded and unloaded from a truck or trailer.

(5)

The location of the storage facility for the nonmotorized vehicles when not in use.

(6)

If applicable, a full description of the arrangements made for the housing and care of all animals to be used to propel nonmotorized vehicles, as well as measures to be undertaken for sanitary removal of animal wastes from the route.

(7)

The days and hours of operation.

(8)

The fare to be charged per passenger, per ride, or both.

(9)

If applicable, a description of any advertising to be displayed on each nonmotorized vehicle.

(10)

The identity of each driver, by providing a two-inch by two-inch photograph and a copy of the state driver's license for each, as well as the driver's address. Any change in the status of any driver information must be promptly reported by the operator to the Department of Transportation and Mobility.

(11)

The name, address and telephone number of the business operation and evidence of its registration as a fictitious name or trade name, if applicable.

(12)

If animals are proposed to be used, a written statement from a local veterinarian certifying that each animal is in good health and fit for nonmotorized vehicle service. A similar statement shall be supplied to the license division six (6) months after license issuance, certifying that each animal is fit to continue service.

(b)

A filing fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) shall accompany each application.

(c)

The Department of Transportation and Mobility shall send a copy of each completed application to the police and fire departments, the Department of Sustainable Development and the office of the city manager. Each shall provide the Department of Transportation and Mobility a written evaluation of the application, including proposed conditions of approval, if applicable, based upon consideration of the following criteria:

(1)

The size and intensity of the proposed operation and its effect upon vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow over the proposed route and the impact, if any, upon affected commercial areas, residential neighborhoods, or both.

(2)

The existence of identical or similar operations which use or propose to use all or part of the same route and the potential for adverse effect, if any, upon traffic flow, affected commercial areas, residential neighborhoods, or any of them.

(3)

If animals are to be used for propulsion, the adequacy of the operator's arrangements for animal welfare and the measures for preservation of sanitary conditions within the city.

(4)

Any other public health, safety or welfare concern.

(d)

The Department of Transportation and Mobility shall advise the city commission of the staff evaluations, recommended conditions, or both. If a staff determination is made that the applicant's proposed operation may have any adverse effects or is or may be fundamentally incompatible with the public health, safety or welfare, the evaluation shall specify the grounds for such conclusion and recommend to the city commission that the application be rejected or approved with conditions, whichever is applicable.

(Code 1953, § 42-98; Ord. No. C-88-32, § 1, 5-3-88; Ord. No. C-14-20, § 23, 4-15-14 )