Chapter 5.03
TAXICABS, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES*
Sections:
5.03.010 City of Kent business license required.
5.03.020 King County taxicab, for-hire vehicle, and transportation network company license required.
5.03.030 Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority.
5.03.040 Licensing and regulation of taxicab, for-hire vehicles, and transportation network companies – Adopted by reference.
*Cross reference(s) – Traffic and motor vehicles, ch. 9.36 et seq.
State law reference(s) – For-hire passenger vehicles, RCW 46.72.010 et seq.
5.03.010 City of Kent business license required.
All taxicab, for-hire vehicle companies, and transportation network companies located and/or operating within the city shall secure a city business license.
(Ord. No. 1922, § 1; Ord. No. 3838, § 1, 4-17-07; Ord. No. 4140, § 1, 2-3-15. Formerly Code 1986, § 5.06.010)
5.03.020 King County taxicab, for-hire vehicle, and transportation network company license required.
All taxicabs, for-hire vehicles, and transportation network companies (TNC) operating within the city shall secure a King County taxicab, for-hire vehicle, or TNC license.
(Ord. No. 1922, § 2; Ord. No. 3838, § 1, 4-17-07; Ord. No. 4140, § 1, 2-3-15. Formerly Code 1986, § 5.06.020)
5.03.030 Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority.
A. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement, the director of the King County department of executive administration, and his or her authorized representatives, are delegated the power to determine eligibility for King County taxicab, for-hire vehicle, and transportation network company licenses and the power to enforce the provisions of this chapter, which shall include the power to deny, suspend, or revoke King County taxicab, for-hire vehicle, and transportation network company licenses. A copy of the interlocal agreement shall be available in the city clerk’s office for use and examination by the public.
B. Denial, suspension, or revocation of any King County taxicab, for-hire vehicle, or transportation network company license shall cause the immediate denial, suspension, or revocation of any Kent business license issued for the operation of taxicab, for-hire vehicle, or transportation network companies.
5.03.040 Licensing and regulation of taxicab, for-hire vehicles, and transportation network companies – Adopted by reference.
A. The following sections of Chapter 6.64 of the King County Code, as currently enacted or as later amended or recodified, are adopted by this reference and shall have the same force and effect as if set forth in this chapter, 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.
B. If a county ordinance specifically adopted in this chapter refers to another county ordinance not specifically adopted in this chapter, the ordinance referred to shall be given the force and effect necessary to enforce the ordinance specifically adopted in this chapter.
King County
Code §: Title:
6.64.010 Definitions.
6.64.015 Interlocal agreement.
6.64.021 Rules adoption.
6.64.026 Fees – Procedure for setting – Notice – Effective date – Posting – Approval of new fees by ordinance.
6.64.101 Medallions – Distribution and use – Administrative fee – Rules adoption (takes effect February 1, 2015).
6.64.111 Fee surcharge for taxicab licensees, for-hire vehicle licensees and transportation network companies – Use of fee surcharge – Rules adoption.
6.64.121 Taxicab association license (takes effect January 1, 2015).
6.64.131 Taxicab association license – Minimum representation or ownership.
6.64.141 Taxicab association – Annual application – Notice of changes – Expiration – Lease, transfer or assignment prohibited.
6.64.151 Taxicab association license not a right – Denial of application or renewal.
6.64.161 Taxicab association color schemes – Director approval.
6.64.171 Taxicab association license – Revocation or suspension.
6.64.181 Taxicab association – Other requirements.
6.64.191 For-hire vehicle company – Requirements.
6.64.201 Transportation network company – License required – Application dispatch system unlawful except if licensed transportation network company or used exclusively for certain taxicabs or for-hire vehicles.
6.64.211 Transportation network company – License requirements.
6.64.221 Transportation network company – Annual application – Notice of changes – Expiration – Lease, transfer or assignment prohibited.
6.64.231 Transportation network company license not a right – Denial of application or renewal.
6.64.241 Transportation network company – Revocation or suspension.
6.64.251 Transportation network company – Other requirements.
6.64.261 Transportation network company – Drivers active on dispatch system must have for-hire driver’s license – Required vehicles for drivers active on dispatch system.
6.64.271 Transportation network company vehicle endorsement – Requirements of persons, vehicles.
6.64.281 Transportation network company vehicle endorsement – Annual filing – Certificate – Expiration – Lease, transfer or assignment prohibited.
6.64.291 Transportation network company vehicle endorsement – Denial of application.
6.64.295 Transportation network company vehicle endorsement – Suspension – Ceasing operation and surrender of decal.
6.64.300 Taxicab, for-hire vehicle or transportation network company endorsed vehicle – Appropriate license required.
6.64.310 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle application – Additional requirements.
6.64.320 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle application – Additional requirements.
6.64.330 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle applicants – Requirements of person, officer or registered agent.
6.64.340 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle applicants – Requirement of vehicles.
6.64.350 Insurance required.
6.64.360 Certificate of safety – Maintenance and service records retention – Maintenance of vehicles – Certification required of vehicles previously determined to be total wrecks or total losses – Factory specifications required for rebuilt or significantly altered vehicles – Ensurance of safety compliance and maintenance by vehicle owner – Placement of vehicles out of service if determined to be immediate safety hazards.
6.64.380 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license expiration.
6.64.390 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license plates, decals or tags.
6.64.400 Taximeter.
6.64.410 Consumer information board.
6.64.420 Taxicab and for-hire licensee – Responsibilities.
6.64.430 Standards for denial – Taxicab or for-hire vehicle license application.
6.64.440 Standards for suspension or revocation – Taxicab or for-hire vehicle.
6.64.450 Destruction, rendering permanently operable, sale, replacement or retirement of a taxicab.
6.64.460 Ceasing operation and surrender of license plate or decal and taxicab or for-hire vehicle license.
6.64.500 For-hire driver’s license required.
6.64.510 For-hire driver’s license – Initial and annual application.
6.64.520 For-hire driver’s license – Investigation.
6.64.530 For-hire driver’s license – Qualifications.
6.64.540 For-hire driver’s license – Temporary permit.
6.64.550 For-hire driver’s license – Application null and void if applicant fails or neglects to complete the application process or obtain a license.
6.64.560 For-hire driver – Certification of being physically and mentally fit – Medical examination upon appearance of incapacitation rendering licensee unfit.
6.64.570 For-hire driver – Required training.
6.64.580 For-hire driver – Examination.
6.64.590 For-hire driver – Driving abstract.
6.64.595 For-hire license – Pick up directly from director – “For-hire permit” display for applicant affiliated with transportation network company – Form of license – Determined by director – Placement.
6.64.600 For-hire driver license – Denial of application.
6.64.610 For-hire driver’s license – Suspension or revocation.
6.64.620 For-hire driver – Additional requirements for license issuance.
6.64.630 For-hire driver – License expiration.
6.64.640 For-hire driver – Operating standards.
6.64.650 Driver – Vehicle safety standards.
6.64.660 Driver – Conduct standards.
6.64.665 Transportation network company’s driver – Additional standards.
6.64.670 Taxicab meter and rates standards.
6.64.680 Driver-passenger relations standards.
6.64.690 Driver – Soliciting and cruising standards.
6.64.695 Driver – Taxicab zone standards.
6.64.700 Taxicab – Maximum number.
6.64.710 Transfer or sale of license.
6.64.730 Taxicab response times.
6.64.740 Director – Annual report.
6.64.750 Determination of fare and number of licenses.
6.64.760 Rates – Requirements – Rules adoption.
6.64.800 Penalties.
6.64.830 Notice and order of denial, suspension, revocation of license or assessment of civil penalty.
6.64.900 Consumer complaint hotline.
6.64.910 Passenger complaint process.
(Ord. No. 1922, § 3; Ord. No. 3838, § 1, 4-17-07; Ord. No. 4140, § 1, 2-3-15. Formerly Code 1986, § 5.06.030)