Chapter 5.55 TAXICABS AND FOR-HIRE VEHICLES

Chapter 5.55
TAXICABS AND FOR-HIRE VEHICLES

Sections:

5.55.100 Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority.

5.55.200 Licensing and regulation of taxicab and for-hire vehicles – Adopted by reference.

5.55.100 Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority.

Pursuant to an interlocal agreement, the director of the King County department of executive service, as it exists or may be renamed, and his or her authorized representatives, are delegated the power to determine eligibility for licenses and the power to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, pursuant to terms of this chapter. A copy of the interlocal agreement shall be available in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public. The licenses or permits so issued under the terms of this chapter are separate from and in addition to the Burien business license issued under Chapter 5.05 BMC, which may also be required when applicable. [Ord. 735 § 3, 2020; Ord. 12 § 1, 1993]

5.55.200 Licensing and regulation of taxicab and for-hire vehicles – Adopted by reference.

The following sections of Chapter 6.64 KCC as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the city and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of city ordinances:

KCC

6.64.010 Definitions.

6.64.020 Taxicab and for-hire license – Applications.

6.64.030 Taxicabs, maximum number.

6.64.040 Color scheme.

6.64.050 Expiration of licenses and license fees.

6.64.060 Unlawful to operate taxicab or for-hire vehicles without liability insurance.

6.64.070 King County taxicab or for-hire license plates.

6.64.080 Duplicate license plates.

6.64.090 Rates.

6.64.100 Display of taxicab or for-hire vehicle number.

6.64.110 Taximeter.

6.64.120 Installation of taximeters.

6.64.130 Flag to be proper position.

6.64.140 Classification and capacity.

6.64.150 Driver’s license.

6.64.160 Trip sheets.

6.64.170 Display of license.

6.64.180 Inspection of taxicab or for-hire vehicles.

6.64.190 Direct route of travel.

6.64.200 Unlawful not to pay fare.

6.64.210 Leaving taxicab or for-hire vehicle unattended.

6.64.220 Baggage.

6.64.230 Two-way radio dispatch.

6.64.240 Discontinued use as taxicab or for-hire vehicle.

6.64.250 Solicitation of fares or carrying non-paying passengers or pets of driver.

6.64.260 Condition of driver.

6.64.270 Suspension – Revocation of for-hire driver’s license.

6.64.280 Licensing fees.

6.64.290 For-hire driver’s license required – Application.

6.64.300 Qualifications for a for-hire driver’s license.

6.64.310 Seattle-King County Health Department.

6.64.320 Fingerprints and photographs to accompany application.

6.64.330 Investigation of applicants for driver’s license.

6.64.340 Temporary permit.

6.64.345 Required training.

6.64.350 Issuance of for-hire driver’s license.

6.64.360 Expiration and renewals of for-hire driver’s license.

6.64.370 For-hire driver’s license fee.

6.64.380 Damaged or worn-out for-hire driver’s licenses to be replaced.

6.64.390 Identification of drivers.

6.64.400 Renewal of license, registration or permit – Late penalty.

6.64.420 Civil penalty.

6.64.430 Additional enforcement.

6.64.440 Scope of authority.

6.64.470 Moratorium.

6.64.480 Transfer of permit.

6.64.490 Driving record.

6.64.500 Passenger complaints process.

6.64.510 Industry reporting.

6.64.520 Response times.

6.64.530 Annual report.

6.64.540 Annual determination of fares and number of licenses.

6.64.550 Interlocal agreement.

6.64.560 Severability.

6.64.570 Taxicab Commission.

[Ord. 12 § 2, 1993]

5.55.300 Penalty for violations.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. [Ord. 561 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 12 § 3, 1993]