Chapter 5.72
TAXICABS

Sections:

5.72.010    Licenses to be processed by county.

5.72.020    County license required.

5.72.030    County authority – Interlocal agreement.

5.72.040    County provisions adopted by reference.

5.72.050    Violation – Penalty.

5.72.060    Adopted code on file.

5.72.070    Amendments incorporated by reference.

5.72.010 Licenses to be processed by county.

Beginning July 1, 2004, all new applications for taxicab licenses shall be processed by King County under Chapter 6.64, King County Code. (Ord. 2185 § 2, 2003).

5.72.020 County license required.

All taxicab drivers currently licensed in Enumclaw will be required to obtain a for-hire license with King County beginning the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 2185 § 3, 2003).

5.72.030 County authority – Interlocal agreement.

Pursuant to interlocal agreement, the director of the King County department of executive administration, and his/her authorized representatives, are hereby delegated the power to determine the eligibility for licenses and the power to deny, suspend, or revoke licensing pursuant to the terms of this chapter including, but not limited to, existing licensees. A copy of the said interlocal agreement shall be available in the office of the city clerk of the city of Enumclaw for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2185 § 4, 2003).

5.72.040 County provisions adopted by reference.

Chapter 6.64, King County Code, now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, is 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 the violations of city ordinances. (Ord. 2185 § 5, 2003).

5.72.050 Violation – Penalty.

Anyone who violates or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of a city ordinance and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 or an imprisonment term not in excess of one year, or both. (Ord. 2185 § 6, 2003).

5.72.060 Adopted code on file.

A copy of each portion of the King County Code adopted by reference shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk and not less than one copy thereof shall be available in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2185 § 7, 2003).

5.72.070 Amendments incorporated by reference.

Amendments to or modifications of the above incorporated King County Code provisions shall be amended and incorporated by reference. (Ord. 2185 § 8, 2003).