Suspension, conditional operation, and temporary variance.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.66.110
in effect5.66.110 - Suspension, conditional operation, and temporary variance.
A. In the event of any interruption of service, or any substantial change in the ambulance service, which causes, or threatens to cause, the ambulance service to be operated differently from the terms and conditions specified in its franchise, the franchisee shall notify the Administrator immediately in writing, stating the facts of such change and steps undertaken to cure it.
B. Upon written request by a franchisee, the Council may at the conclusion of a public hearing on the request grant a temporary variance in writing from the conditions specified in the franchisee's franchise if it finds that such change is in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If the Council finds that such change is not in substantial compliance with this chapter, it may suspend, revoke or amend the franchise.
C. No franchise shall be transferred to another person except upon prior approval of the Council after timely review and report thereon by the administrator.
D. Suspension. In the event that a permit holder is suspended, the company will not be able to provide services until all aspects of this Code and their contract are met. There will be no financial fees associated with a suspension. The fees already paid will be prorated when the company resumes services.
E. Revocation. A permit holder whose contract is revoked will be granted ten business days to conclude any outstanding contracts with patients or facilities in the City of Riverside. All fees paid to the City will not be refunded. The company may not apply for a new permit for a minimum of one year.
F. Amendment. A permit holder whose contract has been amended must meet all terms and conditions of the amendment. If the permit holder does not meet the amended terms and conditions, the permit will be revoked.
(Ord. 7757, § 126, 2026; Ord. 7345 § 9, 2016; Ord. 7232 § 1, 2013; Ord. 5761 § 1, 1989)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.66AM_5.66.110SUCOOPTEVAFetched: 11/1/2026