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Home My WebLink About2716ORDINANCE NO. 2716 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, related to licensing and regulation of transporting passengers for hire, and amending Section 5 of Chapter 1 of Ordinance 2050; Sections 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 16 and 19 of Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050; Section 1 of Ordinance 2462; Sections 1, 2 and 4 of Ordinance 2379; and Sections 5.36.010, 5.36.030, 5.36.060, 5.36.070, 5.36.080, 5.36.160, and 5.36.190 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Section 5, Chapter 1, Ordinance 2050, and Section 5.04.070 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by adding a new subsection E to read as follows which will be codified as 5.04.070(C): 5.04.070 C. Any applicant denied a license by the City Council shall have a right to appeal to the Clallam County Superior Court. Said appeal shall be filed no later than thirty (30) days after the decision of the City Council. Section 2. Section 1 of Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050 and Section 5.36.010 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 5.36.010 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the provisions of this Chapter: A. "For hire vehicles" means every motor vehicle having the manufacturer's rating, used fer the transportation of passengers fer hire, end net operated exclusively over a fixed and de edroute A. "For -hire vehicle" means any motor vehicle used for transportation of passengers for compensation and not operated over a fixed and defined route, except: limousine charter carriers regulated under RCW 81.90 , charter party carriers of passengers and excursion service carriers regulated under RCW 81.70, or private, non - profit corporations providing transportation services for compensation solely to elderly or handicapped persons as regulated under RCW 81.66. B. "Taxicab" means every motor vehicle having a seating capacity of seven passengers or less, in accordance with the routc. B. "Taxicab" means a chauffeur - driven vehicle available on call to carry a passenger between any two or more points for a fare determined by a taxi meter, zone system or flat rate. - 1 - Section 3. Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050 and Section 1 of Ordinance 2462 and Section 5.36.030 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 5.36.030 License - Required. No taxicab or for -hire ears vehicle as defined in this chapter, or any motor vehicle equipped or marked with taxi signs or roof lights, shall be operated upon the streets of the City without first obtaining a business license for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire. Section 4. Section 6, Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050, and Section 5.36.060 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 5.36.060 Equipment. Every vehicle operatcd a3 a taxicab licensed under this chapter shall be equipped with an approved fire extinguisher,- and first aid kit,, -; all vehicles operated as taxicabs shall have -mod an illuminated taxi sign or roof light of approved design, which roof light shall be illuminated at all times while the taxicab is in operation as such. Vehicles licensed under this chapter, but not operated as taxicabs, shall have distinguishing signs as approved by the Chief of Police. Section 5. Section 7 of Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050, Section 1 of Ordinance 2379, and Section 5.36.070 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 5.36.070 License - Issuance. No business license to operate a taxicab or for -hire vehicle shall be issued except by the City Council, after review of the license application and inspection reports of the Chief of Police or his designee. The City Council may, in its discretion, approve or deny the application. Any applicant denied a license by the City Council shall have a right to appeal to the Clallam County Superior Court. Said appeal shall be filed no later than thirty (30) days after the decision of the City Council. Section 6. Section 8 of Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050, and Section 5.36.080 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by the addition of subsection E, which reads as follows: 5.36.080. E. No person shall operate or be in actual physical control of a for -hire vehicle or taxicab while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Violation of this provision shall constitute grounds for summary revocation of the driver's license issued under this Chapter. Section 7. Section 11 of Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050, Section 4 of Ordinance 2379, and Section 5.36.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 5.36.110 Driver's License - Application - Police Endorsement. The Chief of Police or his designee shall make a recommendation to the Clerk, within five working days of the filing of a complete application, to issue or not to issue a license permitting the person to drive a for -hire or taxicab vehicle. In arriving at his recommendation, the Chief of Police or his designee - 2 - is authorized to conduct an appropriate investigation to assist in he determination of whether or not the qualifications for the •riving of taxi -cabs or for -hire vehicles are met and the issuance •f the license would be consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. Section 8. Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050 and Section 5.36.160 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 5.36.160 Fare - Filing - Posting Required. Every person conducting or carrying on the business of transporting passengers and vchicica for hire licensed pursuant to this chapter shall file a current fare schedule with the City Clerk and Chief of Police as required by this chapter and shall post in a conspicuous place in every vehicle, the schedule of fares. Section 8 - Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected. Section 8 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of Oct. 1992. ATTEST: Becky J:, Upton,�Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: i Craig D nut n, City Attorney PUBLISHED: October 11, 1992 (By Summary) 9226 Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on October 6. 1992 Ordinance No. 2715 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles changes the name of the Residential Multi- Family zoning district to Residential High Density, creates a new Residential Medium Density District, and amends Ordinance No. 1709, as amended, and Title 17 PAMC. Ordinance No. 2716 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles relates to licensing and regulation of transporting passengers for hire by redefining for -hire vehicles and taxicabs, establishing equipment required for each, redefining a license denial appeal process, and amends Section 5 of Chapter 1 of Ordinance 2050; Sections 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 16 and 19 of Chapter 9 of Ordinance 2050; Section 1 of Ordinance 2462; Sections 1, 2 and 4 of Ordinance 2379; and Sections 5.36.010, 5.36.030, 5.36.060, 5.36.070, 5.36.080, 5.36.160, and 5.36.190 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries. Becky J. Upton City Clerk Publish: October 11. 1992 if