For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Any term included in this chapter which is not defined herein shall be accorded that definition prescribed under other city ordinance(s) and A.R.S. §§ 13-101 and 28-101 et seq., the latter applying in the case of any inconsistency.
BUS. Any motor vehicle designed for carrying more than 11 passengers and used for the transportation of individuals for hire with driver provided and has a set schedule and route; is fully licensed as a transportation business by the city, the state and the United States Department of Transportation.
BUS STAND. Such portions of publicly owned property designated as a bus stand pursuant to § 72.07(B). BUSINESS. Engaging in the activity of carrying passengers or individuals for profit.
DETERIORATION. A lowering in quality in the condition or appearance of a vehicle or parts thereof characterized by dents, breaks, cracking, peeling, rusting or any other evidence of physical decay, neglect, excessive use or lack of maintenance.
FILTH. Foul matter, dirt or other matters that are attached to the body of a vehicle or the interior of the vehicle that causes a bad appearance.
HOLIDAY. The following city observed holidays:
(1) New Years Day (January 1);
(2) Martin Luther King (third Monday in January);
(3) President’s Day (third Monday in February);
(4) Memorial Day (last Monday in May);
(5) Independence Day (July 4);
(6) Labor Day (first Monday in September);
(7) Columbus Day (second Monday in October);
(8) Veteran’s Day (November 11);
(9) Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November); and
(10) Christmas Day (December 25).
LIMOUSINE SERVICE. The providing of a motor vehicle designed by its manufacture and identified by its vehicle registration as a limousine and in which both the limousine and a driver are provided for hire solely by individual agreement and which service is not available for open solicitation on the streets or at a taxicab or bus stand.
NIGHT TIME. The hours between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
PERSON. Any individual, person, firm, corporation, association, joint venture, partnership or other form of business or combination thereof.
TAXI STAND. Such portions of publicly owned property designated as a taxi stand pursuant to § 72.07(B). TAXI WAITING STAND. Such portions of publicly owned property designated as a taxi waiting stand pursuant to § 72.07(B). TAXICAB. A motor vehicle other than a bus or limousine which is available for hire by the general public through either private or public solicitation or notice available to carry no more than ten persons along a route, all or part of which is in the city, from any point to any other point for hire with a driver provided and which is not operated on a schedule and/or a fixed route.
UNDOCUMENTED ALIEN OR PERSON. A person who does not have documentation authorizing the person to be physically present in the United Sates pursuant to the immigration laws thereof.
(Ord. 172, passed 1-24-2001; Ord. 183, passed 2-13-2002; Ord. 205, passed 2-11-2004; Ord. 262, passed 4-23-2008; Am. Ord. 346, passed 12-9-2015)
