9.52.160 Revocation of permits.
A. Generally. In addition to Section 9.52.150, any permit issued by the City under this chapter may be revoked by the City for any of the following reasons including but not limited to:
1. The existence of any fact which, at the time of application, would have caused the City to deny the application, whether or not such fact existed at the time of the application or occurred thereafter;
2. Any violation of laws relating to the operation of a motor vehicle including but not limited to reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or other violations indicating that a driver is not competent to operate a vehicle for hire in a consistently safe manner;
3. A motor vehicle accident resulting in injuries to persons or property caused by the culpable act or omission of the driver or business owner;
4. Failure to pay any judgment for damages arising out of the unlawful or negligent operation of any vehicle for hire;
5. Failure to maintain insurance as required by this chapter;
6. Failure to maintain a vehicle for hire in a safe and sanitary condition such that the vehicle could pass, at any time throughout the permit period, the inspection required for the issuance of a vehicle permit;
7. Failure to pay any outstanding administrative penalties arising from violations of this Chapter;
8. Any violation of this chapter.
B. Appeal of Notice of Revocation.
1. The permit holder shall be entitled to appeal the City’s decision to revoke their permit by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten days from the date the notice of revocation is mailed.
(a) If the permit holder files a timely request for appeal, a hearing shall be held with ten days written notice of the hearing date, time and location to the appellant.
(b) The appellant shall be entitled to present evidence and call witnesses in this hearing and the City Manager or their designee shall preside over the hearing. The decision of the City Manager or their designee shall be final.
2. Pending the appeal hearing it shall be lawful for the permit holder to operate their business or operate a vehicle for hire unless the permit at issue has been suspended. If the notice of revocation is affirmed on appeal, the permit at issue immediately shall be revoked and surrendered to the City. (Ord. 7215-NS § 11, 2011: Ord. 6874-NS § 6 (part), 2005: Ord. 6325-NS § 18, 1996)