Charter Bus Service.

Austin City Code tit. 13, ch. 13-2, art. 2, div. 2, subpt. D

in effect

Austin City Code § 13-2-251 FINDINGS.

§ 13-2-251 - FINDINGS. The Council finds: (1) numerous festivals, road races, and other special events occur throughout the year in the City, and the City is a destination point for masses of visitors; (2) special events range from very small neighborhood-level events to large-scale productions bringing in hundreds of thousands of visitors and attendees; (3) events held in the City impact public safety and impede the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the thousands of visitors to the City need safe passage from point to point within the City limits; (4) the City's concern and promotion of the public's health, safety and welfare is of utmost importance, and visitors and citizens of the City alike must be protected from non-permitted charter services providing point to point service within the City by the imposition of reasonable regulation over such services within the City limits; (5) federal law permits the City to regulate vehicle safety and insurance requirements for charter bus service; (6) these regulations will help to protect and ensure that charter bus services use mechanically safe vehicles, operate their service in a safe manner, and that companies meet minimum insurance coverage requirements; (7) there is a history in Texas of incidents involving charter bus vehicles, including an incident in April 2013, involving a charter bus crash in Irving, Texas, killing two passengers and injuring dozens more; and in August 2008, near Sherman, Texas, a charter bus crash with a driver with a criminal record and owned by a company with a history of safety violations, killing seventeen passengers; (8) since the City began regulation of charter bus vehicles and required permits for their operation, these sorts of deadly accidents have not occurred here; (9) these regulations are the minimum level needed to regulate point to point charter service transportation within the City, and further protects the public by giving City regulators vital information about the operators and drivers of charter buses; (10) these regulations also give the City the ability to revoke permits for charter bus operators who do not meet minimum safety or insurance criteria or otherwise comply with regulations which are crucial to ensuring vehicle safety for charter bus service in the City; and (11) the purpose of the following regulations is not to generate revenue but as enumerated above, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-252 CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT APPLICABILITY.

§ 13-2-252 - CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT APPLICABILITY. A person or entity shall not provide charter bus service or represent the person's business to the public as providing charter bus service unless that person or entity submits a written application to the department on a form prescribed by the department and is issued a permit to operate the charter bus service. The application must be sworn to or affirmed. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 4, 4-27-15.

Austin City Code § 13-2-253 CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT REQUIRED.

§ 13-2-253 - CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT REQUIRED. The application must include: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and driver's license number of the applicant, and each officer, director, partner, and any other person who will participate in the business decisions of, or who has the authority to enter contracts on behalf of, the charter bus service. (2) Certified copies of any documents required by state law to be filed for the business entity to legally exist, and a statement from the Secretary of State certifying that the business is in good standing if state law requires the entity to file documents with the Secretary of State. (3) For each person described in Subsection (1), a description of all criminal convictions, and a criminal history certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety within the 30 days preceding the date the application is submitted. (4) If a person described in Subsection (1) has been a resident of Texas for less than three years preceding the date of the application, the criminal history must be certified by the corresponding governmental authority in the former state of residence within 30 days preceding the submission of the application. (5) The total number of vehicles to be used in the proposed service, including for each vehicle the year, make, model, vehicle identification number, manufacturer's rated seating capacity, state license plate number, and the body style. (6) For each vehicle listed, the applicant shall provide annually proof of a current passing vehicle inspection conducted by the appropriate federal or state authority. (7) Provide the department with a current list of drivers, the driver's license number of each driver, and a photocopy of each driver's license. (8) A description of the applicant's charter bus service experience. (9) A detailed description of the proposed service. (10) Proof of insurance coverage required under applicable state or federal law. (11) An affidavit that there are no outstanding judgments that arise out of circumstances related to ground transportation service against a person described in Subsection (1). (12) Proof of a valid and current operating authority issued by the federal and/or state government. (13) Additional information required on the application form prescribed by the department. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 6, 4-27-15.

Austin City Code § 13-2-254 PERMIT FEES REQUIRED.

§ 13-2-254 - PERMIT FEES REQUIRED. (A) An application for a charter bus service permit must be accompanied by an application fee established by separate ordinance. (B) A person who applies for multiple operating authorities or permits on one application shall pay only one application fee. (C) In addition to the application fee, a permittee shall pay to the City an annual fee for each vehicle authorized in the permit. The fee shall be determined by the occupancy capacity of the vehicle. (D) A permittee may pay the fee in quarterly installments in accordance with the City's fiscal year. If a permittee makes quarterly payments, the first payment is due immediately on approval of the permit and shall be prorated from the month the permit is approved. Subsequent payments are due no later than five business days before the beginning of the quarter for which the payment is due. (E) The permittee shall pay the application fee and vehicle fees before placing any charter bus vehicle into service. (F) If a permit is amended to increase the number of charter bus vehicles, the annual fee for each additional vehicle shall be prorated from the month the amendment is approved. (G) Fees paid to the department under this chapter are non-refundable. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-255 STANDARDS FOR ISSUING AND DENYING CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT.

§ 13-2-255 - STANDARDS FOR ISSUING AND DENYING CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT. In a decision to approve or deny an initial or renewal application for charter bus service permit, the department shall consider whether: (1) all applicable requirements of this chapter have been met; (2) a previous charter bus service permit, state operating authority, or federal operating authority of the applicant has been revoked; (3) the applicant advertised, offered, or provided charter bus service before the application was approved in violation of Section 13-2-253 (Charter Bus Service Permit Required); and (4) the criminal history of the applicant, if any, may adversely affect the applicant's ability to provide safe charter bus service to the public. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 7, 4-27-15.

Austin City Code § 13-2-256 CONTENTS OF CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT.

§ 13-2-256 - CONTENTS OF CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT. A charter bus service permit must contain the following conditions and limitations: (1) number and type of authorized vehicles; (2) maximum and minimum number of passengers that may be transported in each vehicle; (3) that the permitee will own, lease, or contract for control of every charter bus service vehicle used in providing the ground transportation service; and (4) any other conditions or limitations considered necessary by the department and not in conflict with any other law. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-257 APPEAL OF APPLICATION DENIALS.

§ 13-2-257 - APPEAL OF APPLICATION DENIALS. (A) The department shall notify an applicant in writing of the denial of an application and the reason for the denial. The notice must include a statement of the applicant's right to appeal. (B) An applicant may appeal a denial of the application to the director. The appeal must be made in writing no later than the 30 th business day after the notice of denial is mailed to the applicant. (C) The director shall issue a decision on the appeal not later than the 30 th day after receipt of the written appeal. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-258 CHARTER BUS PERMIT TERM.

§ 13-2-258 - CHARTER BUS PERMIT TERM. A permit is valid for a 24-month period from the date of issuance, unless the permit is revoked or suspended before the period expires. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-259 AMENDMENT TO CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT.

§ 13-2-259 - AMENDMENT TO CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT. (A) To amend a charter bus service permit, a permittee must submit a written request to the department describing in detail the proposed amendment. (B) The department may approve or deny an amendment to a permittee's permit. If the department approves an amendment, the department shall issue an amended permit. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-260 RENEWAL; REPLACEMENT.

§ 13-2-260 - RENEWAL; REPLACEMENT. (A) To renew a charter bus permit, a permittee must submit a written application not earlier than the 30th day before the expiration date of the permit and not later than the expiration date of the permit, accompanied by the renewal fee. Renewal application is made on a form prescribed by the department. (B) The department shall deny a renewal application: (1) for a permit that has been revoked; (2) during a period in which a permit is suspended; (3) if any of the conditions exist for denial of an initial application for a permit; or (4) that is received by the department after the deadline stated in Subsection (A). (C) An expired permit is not renewable and the individual must apply for a new permit. (D) A lost or destroyed permit may be replaced on written application by the permittee. The application must state the reason replacement is required and be accompanied by the replacement fee. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-262 AUTOMATIC REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT.

§ 13-2-262 - AUTOMATIC REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT. (A) A charter bus service permit is automatically revoked on the occurrence of the following: (1) a principal owner of the permittee of the charter bus permit is convicted of an offense under Section 13-2-277 (Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Substances Prohibited) or 13-2-278 (Criminal Conduct Prohibited); or (2) the permittee of the charter bus permit violates Section 13-2-265 (Transfer Prohibited). (B) A charter bus permit is automatically suspended if the insurance coverage required by Section 13-2-268 (Insurance Required) lapses. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 8, 4-27-15.

Austin City Code § 13-2-263 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT.

§ 13-2-263 - REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CHARTER BUS SERVICE PERMIT. (A) The department may revoke or suspend a permit if the permittee: (1) submits a written request or application containing false or misleading information, or omits required information; (2) is convicted of an offense for which the department may deny an application for an charter bus permit; (3) fails to comply with a provision of this chapter; (4) fails to comply with a condition of the permit; (5) fails to pay the permit fee when due; (6) fails to provide scheduled service, if applicable; or (7) fails to pay an outstanding final judgment that arises out of circumstances related to charter bus service against the permittee or a person described in Section 13-2-253 (Charter Bus Service Permit Required). (B) The department shall provide written notice to the permittee of the revocation or suspension of a charter bus service permit not later than the 10 th business day after the action is taken. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-264 APPEAL OF REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.

§ 13-2-264 - APPEAL OF REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT. (A) A permittee whose permit is suspended or revoked may appeal the revocation or suspension to the director of the department not later than the 30 th day after the notice of suspension is mailed by the department. (B) An individual whose permit is suspended or revoked may not drive a charter bus service vehicle during the pendency of an appeal. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-265 TRANSFER PROHIBITED.

§ 13-2-265 - TRANSFER PROHIBITED. A permittee may not transfer or assign a charter bus service permit. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-266 ENFORCEMENT.

§ 13-2-266 - ENFORCEMENT. A driver or permittee that fails to comply with this article shall be subject to Section 13-2-13 (Enforcement). Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-267 INSURANCE REQUIRED.

§ 13-2-267 - INSURANCE REQUIRED. Before a permitee may operate any charter bus service in the City the applicant must obtain a public liability policy issued by a licensed insurance company and must furnish a certificate of insurance for the policy upon the request of the City. The policy must comply with all applicable current state and federal requirements. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-268 CHARTER SERVICE ORDER.

§ 13-2-268 - CHARTER SERVICE ORDER. A driver operating a charter bus service vehicle shall keep in the vehicle, in written or electronic form, a charter service order containing the information described below, and shall allow a person designated under Section 13-2-13(B) (Enforcement) or Section 13-2-14 (Enforcement Officers) to inspect the charter service order upon request. A charter service order must include the following information: (1) date of the trip, the name, address, and phone number of the person or group who booked or paid for the service; (2) the name, address, and phone number of at least one passenger transported on the trip; (3) the pickup location, intermittent stops and the drop off location for the trip; (4) the date and time the reservation was made, and the scheduled and actual passenger pick-up time; (5) state the rate for services, if charged on an hourly rate, and total amount of fare paid for each passenger or group of passengers using the service; and (6) identify the owner of the vehicle used to provide charter service and identify the permittee, if different, by name, address and telephone number. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17

Austin City Code § 13-2-269 LOADING AND UNLOADING.

§ 13-2-269 - LOADING AND UNLOADING. A driver may not load or unload passengers in the roadway of a street, but shall drive to the right-hand sidewalk as nearly as possible, except on one-way streets where passengers may be discharged at either the right-hand or left-hand sidewalk, or at the side of a roadway without a sidewalk. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-270 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION.

§ 13-2-270 - ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. When a charter bus service vehicle becomes inoperable, the driver shall immediately notify the permitee's dispatcher or home office that the vehicle has become inoperable. The permittee shall then immediately provide alternative transportation to passengers occupying the inoperable vehicle. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-271 DRIVER CREDENTIALS.

§ 13-2-271 - DRIVER CREDENTIALS. (A) A person may not drive a charter bus service vehicle unless they are duly licensed by a state to drive the type of vehicle in service. (B) While on duty, a driver of a charter bus service vehicle shall allow enforcement personnel and customers to examine, on request, the driver's commercial driver's license. (C) The department may maintain records regarding an individual who drives a charter bus service vehicle. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-272 USE OF AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING.

§ 13-2-272 - USE OF AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING. The vehicle's air conditioning or heating equipment shall be operated when the vehicle is in service unless a passenger requests that the equipment not be operated. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-273 DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY.

§ 13-2-273 - DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY. If practicable, a driver shall promptly attempt to return to a passenger property that is left by the passenger in a charter bus service vehicle. If unable to locate the passenger, the driver shall deliver the property to a secure location for safekeeping not later than 24 hours after discovery of the property and retain the property for a reasonable time to allow the passenger to claim the property. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-274 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER REQUIRED.

§ 13-2-274 - COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER REQUIRED. A permittee shall comply with the applicable provisions of the permit issued, this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, orders issued under this chapter, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and rules. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-275 ACCESS TO SERVICE FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

§ 13-2-275 - ACCESS TO SERVICE FOR DISABLED PERSONS. A permittee shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding accessibility for disabled persons, and may not allow its drivers to refuse to accept a passenger who is disabled, or to charge a higher fare or additional fee to a person who is disabled, based on the person's disability, use of a support dog, wheelchair, crutches, or other mobility assistance device. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-276 SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED.

§ 13-2-276 - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED. A driver or permittee may not sell or provide an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance to a passenger in a charter bus service vehicle. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-277 CRIMINAL CONDUCT PROHIBITED.

§ 13-2-277 - CRIMINAL CONDUCT PROHIBITED. A permittee may not knowingly allow a driver of a charter bus service vehicle to engage in criminal or illegal conduct in connection with the driver's operation of the charter bus service vehicle. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-278 CERTAIN DRIVERS INELIGIBLE.

§ 13-2-278 - CERTAIN DRIVERS INELIGIBLE. An individual authorized to drive a charter bus service vehicle who is convicted of four or more offenses under this chapter in a 12-month period is ineligible to drive a charter bus service vehicle for a one-year period from the date of the conviction for the fourth offense. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-279 DRIVER'S DUTIES AND CONDUCT.

§ 13-2-279 - DRIVER'S DUTIES AND CONDUCT. (A) A driver shall comply with this chapter, rules established under this chapter, orders issued under this chapter, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and rules. (B) While on duty, a driver shall act in a professional and courteous manner, and a driver may not: (1) consume an alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, or other substance that could adversely affect the driver's ability to drive a motor vehicle, and may not drive a vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, or other substance that could adversely affect the driver's ability to drive a motor vehicle; or (2) sell or otherwise provide an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance to a passenger in a ground transportation service vehicle. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 9, 4-27-15; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-280 UNLAWFUL ACTS.

§ 13-2-280 - UNLAWFUL ACTS. A driver may not knowingly: (1) facilitate the commission of an unlawful act; (2) solicit another person to engage in sexual conduct with another person for compensation; (3) transport an individual who is engaged in the commission of an unlawful act, or otherwise aid or promote an unlawful act; or (4) permit an unlawful act to be conducted in the charter bus service vehicle. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-281 SAFETY INSPECTION.

§ 13-2-281 - SAFETY INSPECTION. (A) A person may not place a vehicle in service that does not comply with the inspection requirements of federal and state law, and the driver shall provide proof of a valid and current safety inspection upon request from the City. (B) A permittee shall make a charter bus service vehicle that is in service available for inspection by the department at any time. (C) When placing a charter bus service vehicle in service, a permittee must submit a report to the department that includes current state vehicle inspection history for the vehicle on a form prescribed by the department. (D) The vehicle must be equipped with a chemical fire extinguisher of a capacity of one quart or greater. The extinguisher must be mounted within the driver's reach. (E) The vehicle must be equipped with a spare tire, a jack, and a lug nut wrench. The spare tire must be appropriately mounted and meet state or federal safety requirements. This paragraph does not apply to a vehicle modified to operate using alternative fuels or to allow the transport of disabled passengers if the modification prevents compliance with this paragraph. (F) The vehicle must be in condition to provide dependable and safe mechanical operation. (G) The vehicle must have a physical barrier securely anchored between the passenger and luggage compartments if the vehicle has no trunk compartment. (H) The vehicle must be equipped with air conditioning and heating equipment operating within manufacturer's specifications. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-282 REMOVAL OF VEHICLE FROM SERVICE.

§ 13-2-282 - REMOVAL OF VEHICLE FROM SERVICE. (A) The department may order the removal of a charter bus service vehicle from service if the vehicle fails to meet the inspection standards prescribed by this chapter or applicable state or federal law. (B) If an order to remove a charter bus service vehicle from service is issued to a driver for a vehicle that is occupied by a passenger, the driver may continue to the passenger's destination before removing the vehicle from service, unless the authority issuing the order determines that it would be unsafe to do so. (C) The department shall notify the driver or permittee in writing of the inspection failure, identifying the vehicle, the driver, and the specific inspection standard violated. (D) The department may allow a vehicle that fails to pass inspection to continue to operate if: (1) the permittee or driver reports the vehicle damage or other failure to meet the required standards of applicable federal or state law; (2) the vehicle's failure to meet the inspection standard does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle; and (3) the vehicle is brought into compliance no later than the 10th day after the inspection failure occurs. (E) The department's failure to issue an order to remove a vehicle from service is not a defense to an allegation of a violation under this chapter. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-283 SUPPLEMENTAL VEHICLES.

§ 13-2-283 - SUPPLEMENTAL VEHICLES. (A) A permittee may request permission to operate additional vehicles of the type approved in the permit in place of temporarily disabled vehicles. This section may not be used in lieu of section 13-2-285 (Special Events Applicability). (B) A request under this section must be filed with the department and include the following: (1) the permittee's certification that the vehicle: (a) qualifies under this chapter as a vehicle to be used in a limousine service, shuttle service, or charter service; (b) is a type of vehicle approved in the permit; and (c) meets safety standards. (2) A description of the proposed supplemental vehicle including make, model, year, body style, color, and license number. (3) The proposed use of the vehicle. (4) Attest on the request that the supplemental vehicle will be a replacement of another vehicle, and not an additional vehicle in the fleet. (C) Upon request of the department, the permittee shall submit a copy of proof of insurance for the vehicle with the supplemental vehicle request. (D) The permittee shall pay the supplemental vehicle fee established by separate ordinance on the first City business day after the supplemental vehicle is placed in service. (E) A copy of the supplemental vehicle report and proof of insurance must be kept in the supplemental vehicle when it is used to provide service. A driver of a supplemental vehicle must present a copy of the report on request of a scheduled customer or enforcement personnel described in Section 13-2-14 (Enforcement Officers). (F) A supplemental vehicle permit is valid for a period of five days. (G) The department shall adopt rules for the implementation of this section. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 10, 4-27-15; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-284 SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICABILITY.

§ 13-2-284 - SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICABILITY. (A) Prior to operating vehicles for the following listed special events, a charter bus service provider is required to obtain a special event permit from the department. Special Events for purposes of this section are limited to the following annual events: (1) Austin City Limits (ACL); (2) Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Events: (a) America Le Mans Series; (b) Formula One Grand Prix; (c) Grand-Am Road Racing Series; (d) Moto GP Series; (e) V8 Supercar Series; and (3) South by Southwest (SXSW). Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-285 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION.

§ 13-2-285 - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION. (A) Charter bus service providers may apply for Special Event temporary vehicle permits. The application must include: (1) The make, model, and age of the vehicle the company will use to provide service during the Special Event; (2) Proof of current insurance for each vehicle the company will use to provide service during the Special Event; and (3) Proof that the each vehicle for which the company seeks a temporary permit has passed a safety inspection. (B) A company may apply for Special Event Permit up to 42 days before the start of a Special Event, but no later than three working days before the Special Event. Applications received within 18 days of the Special Event will incur a fee for expedited processing, to be established under separate ordinance. (C) Special Event Permits will be valid for up to 16 days. (D) The fee for Special Event Temporary Permits will be established by separate ordinance. (E) The applicant must describe the location of the proposed staging area for passenger loading and unloading. Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pts. 8, 9, 12-25-17.

Austin City Code § 13-2-286 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT DENIAL, REVOCATION AND APPEAL PROCESS.

§ 13-2-286 - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT DENIAL, REVOCATION AND APPEAL PROCESS. The denial, revocation and appeal process for a special event permit shall be the same as the process described in section 13-2-257 (Appeal of Application Denials) and sections 13-2-262 (Automatic Revocation or Suspension of Charter Bus Service) through 13-2-264 (Appeal of Revocation or Suspension of Permit). Source: Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 10, 11-17-14; Ord. No. 20150416-003, Pt. 11, 4-27-15; Ord. No. 20171214-095, Pt. 8, 12-25-17.

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