6-6.6 Suspension of Permits.
The Chief of Police may, following twenty-four (24) hours notice, unless otherwise provided in this section, suspend any permit issued under this section if:
a. A taxicab or vehicle for hire is operating without required insurance or registration or is being operated by an unlicensed or unpermitted driver;
b. A fact exists which would have been grounds for refusing to issue the permit;
c. There has been a violation of any of the terms of this section;
d. There is damage to, or mechanical malfunction of, a taxicab or vehicle for hire such that it cannot be operated safely; or
e. Failure of the owner or driver to pay, when due, any applicable taxes, fees, fines or penalties imposed by the City pursuant to this section.
A permit suspension shall be lifted upon a showing that the violations have been corrected. If no such showing is made within a reasonable time, depending on the type of violation, the City may issue a notice of revocation and proceed as set forth in this section. It shall be unlawful for the permittee to exercise any of the rights granted under this section during the time that the permit is suspended, provided that the notice of suspension contains facts supporting a finding that the continued operation of the business, the continued operation of a taxicab or vehicle for hire, or possession of a driver’s permit represents an unsafe condition for the public, and the Chief of Police so concludes. (Ord. #2013-140)