A. Authority: Based upon a violation of any of the provisions of this article or of any other ordinance of the city, or the laws of the state, or for any other reason city deemed reasonable or proper, the above mentioned for hire vehicle business license and for hire vehicle driver’s permit may be either permanently revoked or suspended by the city, but only after the owner or driver has been given notice and has had a reasonable opportunity to present evidence in his or her behalf.

B. Appeal: In the event the city either permanently revokes or suspends the business license or the driver’s for hire vehicle driver’s permit, the licensee or permittee may file a written appeal to the city council which shall be filed with the city recorder within five (5) business days of the revocation or suspension. The licensee’s or permittees failure to file a written appeal within five (5) business days of the revocation or suspension shall be considered a waiver of a right of appeal. The city council shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) business days of receipt of the written appeal. At the hearing before the city council, the licensee or permittee may present evidence as to why his or her business license or the for hire vehicle driver’s permit should not be revoked or suspended. The decision of the city council shall be made within five (5) business days of the hearing, and the city council’s decision shall be final.

C. Suspension Or Revocation: Any suspension of the business license or the for hire vehicle driver’s permit shall be noted on such license or permit, together with a statement of the reasons therefor, and the licensee or permittee shall be deprived of the permit or license until the expiration of the period of the suspension in the event that only a suspension is imposed. A second suspension for the same reason or a third suspension for any reason shall be cause to permanently revoke the for hire vehicle business license and/or the for hire vehicle driver’s permit.

D. License After Revocation: No person whose license or permit has been revoked shall be permitted to obtain a for hire vehicle business license and/or a for hire vehicle driver’s permit, except upon the presentation of reasons satisfactory to the city council. (Ord. 2016-07-002, 7-7-2016)