A. Taxicab stands in the central business district shall be designated by the director of department of public works, or his/her designee, subject to review by the city council. Designated taxicab stands shall be appropriately signed. Taxicab stands may be located adjacent to fire hydrants only with the written authorization of the fire chief for each stand so located.

B. No operator of a taxicab shall permit the taxicab to remain unattended, at any time, at a taxicab stand. A taxicab shall be considered unattended if its operator is not located in or immediately adjacent to the taxicab.

C. No person shall stop, stand or park a taxicab at a taxicab stand which is adjacent, or within 15 feet, of a fire hydrant without first obtaining a revocable permit from the fire chief. Such permits shall be issued to taxicab operators and owners which are licensed under the provisions of Chapter 6.54 BMC, provided such operators and owners agree to abide by conditions established by the fire chief for the use of such taxicab stands.

D. Any vehicle left unattended at a taxicab stand which is adjacent to or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant may be immediately impounded at the owner’s expense and in the manner provided by this title for unauthorized vehicles. [Ord. 2009-08-053; Ord. 1999-04-020].