Suspension or revocation of operators permit; notice - appeal.
Cape Coral Code of Ordinances § 12-118
in effect§ 12-118 - Suspension or revocation of operators permit; notice - appeal.
(a) Any permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this article may be suspended or revoked by the Chief of Police, either in whole or in part, upon written notice to the license holder under the following terms:
1st violation - 30 day suspension
2nd violation - 60 day suspension
3rd violation - 1 year suspension
4th violation - revocation of license
(b) The permit holder shall be provided with written notice specifying the grounds for such suspension or revocation, by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by personal delivery to the permit holder, or by leaving the notice at the permit holder's place of business or residence.
(c) Within 15 business days of the mailing or hand delivery of the notice of suspension or
revocation, the permit holder may request a hearing before the Chief of Police, in writing.
(d) If the Chief of Police pursuant to this section does not modify the suspension or revocation to the satisfaction of the towing service owner or operator after a hearing pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section, the towing service owner or operator may appeal such decision within 15 days to the special magistrate. In the even an appeal is timely filed, the suspension or revocation shall not take effect until a decision has been rendered by the special magistrate, unless it is necessary to immediately suspend or revoke the permit in order to protect evidence of crime or to preserve the public health, safety or welfare. If no appeal is filed, the suspension or revocation shall become effective upon expiration of the period for filing the appeal.
(e) During the period of suspension or revocation, it is unlawful for any person to tow any vehicles or vessels or place an immobilization device on a vehicle within the City of Cape Coral until the suspended or revoked permit has been reinstated by the Chief of Police or his or her designee, or by the special magistrate.
(Ord. 89-10, 12-13-2010)
Source: City of Cape Coral, Florida, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/cape_coral/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH12OFMIPR_ARTXTOIMVEVEPAPRPR_S12-118SUREOPPENOPPFetched: 11/4/2026