Chapter 23 TAXICABS*
ARTICLE V. TAXICABS
Sec. 23-32. Distinctive color scheme; taxicab markings.
(a) Every taxicab permit holder, owned individually or jointly, who
shall use the same name for more than one taxicab for which permit has been
issued by the city, shall adopt and employ a distinctive color scheme or
insignia, which shall be approved and registered with the commission. No other
taxicab permit holders shall be permitted to paint his vehicle or vehicles to so
closely resemble such distinctive color scheme or insignia of other vehicles as
to mislead the public as to the identity of the owner.
(b) Every taxicab
shall have the name of the taxicab permit holder’s company name and
telephone number on the driver’s and passenger’s doors, either front
or back.
(c) All letters and numbers printed on the taxicab in compliance
with subsection (b) of this section shall be not less than two (2) inches
high.
(d) All taxicabs currently in use on the effective date of this
chapter shall comply with the provisions of this section no later than December
23, 2005.
(e) All taxicabs placed into service subsequent to the effective
date of this chapter shall comply with all provisions of this section upon being
identified pursuant to section 23-9 of this chapter. (Ord. No. G-04-10, 6-3-04;
Ord. No. G-05-11, 7-21-05)
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