Chapter 5.15
FOR-HIRE REGULATIONS
Sections:
5.15.010 Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority.
5.15.020 Licensing and regulation of taxicab and for-hire vehicles.
5.15.010 Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority.
Pursuant to interlocal agreement, the Director of the King County Department of Executive Administration, and his or her authorized representatives, are hereby 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 said interlocal agreement shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. The licensing required under this chapter is separate from, and in addition to, a business license that may be required under Chapter 5.05 SMC. (Ord. 19-1014 § 3 (part), 2019: Ord. 90-1014 § 1)
5.15.020 Licensing and regulation of taxicab and for-hire vehicles.
The following sections of Chapter 6.64 King County Code 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:
6.64.005 Purpose.
6.64.007 Scope of Authority.
6.64.010 Definitions.
6.64.015 Interlocal Agreement.
6.64.025 Fees.
6.64.200 Service organization registration.
6.64.210 Color scheme.
6.64.220 Independent color scheme.
6.64.300 Taxicab and for-hire license required.
6.64.310 Application.
6.64.320 Required documents.
6.64.330 Applicant requirements.
6.64.340 Vehicle requirements.
6.64.350 Insurance required.
6.64.360 Certificate of safety.
6.64.370 Vehicle standards.
6.64.380 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license expiration.
6.64.390 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license plate.
6.64.400 Taximeter.
6.64.420 Taxicab and for-hire owner – Responsibilities.
6.64.430 Standards for denial – Taxicab for hire vehicle owner.
6.64.440 Standards for suspension/revocation – Taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner.
6.64.450 Destruction, replacement, retirement of a taxicab.
6.64.460 Surrender of vehicle license.
6.64.500 For-hire driver’s license required.
6.64.510 Application.
6.64.520 Investigation.
6.64.530 Qualifications.
6.64.540 Temporary permit.
6.64.550 Application null and void.
6.64.560 Medical certification.
6.64.570 Training program.
6.64.580 Written examination.
6.64.590 Driving record.
6.64.600 Standards for denial of a license – For-hire driver.
6.64.610 Standards for suspension/revocation – For-hire driver.
6.64.620 License issuance.
6.64.630 License expiration – For-hire driver.
6.64.640 For-hire drive operating standards.
6.64.650 Vehicle safety standards.
6.64.660 Conduct standards.
6.64.670 Taxicab meter/rates standards.
6.64.680 Driver-passenger relations standards.
6.64.690 Soliciting and cruising standards.
6.64.695 Taxi zone standards.
6.64.700 Taxicab – Maximum number.
6.64.710 Transfer of permit.
6.64.720 Industry reporting.
6.64.730 Response times.
6.64.740 Annual report.
6.64.750 Determination of fare and number of licenses.
6.64.760 Rates.
6.64.770 Rate study.
(Ord. 19-1014 § 3 (part), 2019: Ord. 93-1013 § 1: Ord. 90-1014 § 2)
5.15.900 Violation – Penalty.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of a City ordinance and shall be subject to punishment by fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment for a term not in excess of one (1) year, or both. (Ord. 19-1014 § 3 (part), 2019: Ord. 90-1014 § 3)