PEDICAB BUSINESS AND OPERATOR APPLICATIONS

New Orleans City Code ch. 162, art. XIV, div. 6

in effect

New Orleans City Code § 162-1658 Pedicab business application procedures.

Sec. 162-1658. - Pedicab business application procedures. (a) To obtain operating authority for a pedicab service, a person must make written application to the ground transportation bureau on a form prescribed by the bureau. The application must be sworn or affirmed. (b) All applicants prior to consideration for certificates of public necessity and convenience for pedicabs must give proof of title or leasing agreements for passenger bicycle taxis which conform to the specifications herein within 30 days of initial application. If more time is required, the applicant may request in writing one extension, which shall be awarded at the discretion of the director of the ground transportation bureau. (c) All applicants must show proof of commercial address within Orleans Parish, and must show ability to lease or own a warehouse facility sufficient to house their fleet of vehicles within the Parish of Orleans. (d) The applications must include: (1) A detailed description of the proposed service, or business plan, the viable implementation of which shall be determined by the director of the ground transportation bureau. (2) The name, address, telephone number, and Louisiana 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 ground transportation service. (3) Certified copies of any documents required by state law to be filed for the business entity to legally exist, and a statement from the Louisiana Secretary of State certifying that the business is in good standing if state law requires the entity to file documents with the Louisiana Secretary of State. (4) A description of the applicant's ground transportation service experience, if applicable. (5) Proof of insurance coverage or commitment letter for such required under this chapter. (6) An affidavit that there are no outstanding judgments that arise out of circumstances related to ground transportation service against a person. (7) Additional information required on the application form prescribed by the department. (e) A person may apply for multiple CPNCs on a single application form, provided that the application complies with this article. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1659 Application fee required.

Sec. 162-1659. - Application fee required. (a) An application for operating authority must be accompanied by an application fee of $50.00 for administrative expenses. (b) A person who applies for multiple CPNCs on one application shall pay only one application fee. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1660 Annual licensing fee required

Sec. 162-1660. - Annual licensing fee required The fees charged by the department of public works for each certificate of public necessity and convenience for pedicabs are as follows: (1) Initial license .....$100.00 (2) Annual renewal .....100.00 (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10; M.C.S., Ord. No. 28624, § 2, 3-11-21)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1661 CPNC hearing.

Sec. 162-1661. - CPNC hearing. (a) The ground transportation bureau shall hear publicly all applicants seeking certificates of public necessity and convenience for pedicabs on at least a biannual basis. (b) All applicants must submit a completed application at least ten days prior to said publicly noticed hearing; failing to meet this deadline, the applicant must defer public hearing to the next biannual meeting. (c) Final selection of an applicant shall be made by the director of the ground transportation bureau who shall notify all applicants, successful or otherwise, of the status of their application in writing within ten days of the selection. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1662 Standards for issuing and denying certificate.

Sec. 162-1662. - Standards for issuing and denying certificate. In a decision and recommendation to approve or deny an initial or renewal application for operating authority, the bureau shall consider whether: (1) All applicable requirements of this chapter have been met; (2) A certificate of necessity and convenience for any type of for-hire vehicle has previously been revoked; (3) The applicant advertised, offered, or provided pedicab service before the application was approved. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1663 Appeal of application denials.

Sec. 162-1663. - 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 Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans no later than thirty (30) working days after the notice of denial is mailed to the applicant. (c) The city council shall issue a decision on the appeal no later than 30 days after receipt of the written appeal. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10; M.C.S., Ord. No. 24724, § 4, 1-5-12)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1664 Pedicab renewal application.

Sec. 162-1664. - Pedicab renewal application. (a) [Annual renewal.] An owner that maintains a fleet of pedicabs must annually apply for a renewal for each certificate of public necessity and public convenience on a form prescribed by the bureau. (b) [Good standing.] No owner in good standing shall be denied an annual renewal. (c) Delinquency penalty. A certificate of public necessity and convenience (CPNC) for pedicab vehicles expires on March 31 of each year and must be renewed within the month following expiration (April) for a fee of $100.00. A CPNC renewal that is submitted in the month of May is subject to a delinquency penalty of $100.00 in addition to the renewal fee of $100.00. A CPNC renewal that is submitted in the month of June is subject to a delinquency penalty of $100.00 in addition to the renewal fee and the May delinquency penalty. A CPNC shall not be renewed after June 30; however, the director of the department of public works (or his designee) at his discretion may make an exception for good cause shown by the CPNC holder. The request for an exception must be in writing before July 1 and if granted is subject to a delinquency penalty of $50.00 per month beginning in the month of July. This delinquency penalty shall be in addition to the fees and penalties outlined above. (d) Revocation of certificates of public necessity and convenience (CPNC). A certificate of public necessity and convenience (CPNC) that is not renewed by June 30 is suspended. A CPNC shall be revoked if a renewal is not submitted in April, May, or June, or within the extended time period granted by the director or the designee. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10; M.C.S., Ord. No. 26306, § 1, 3-26-15; M.C.S., Ord. No. 28624, § 2, 3-11-21)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1665 Temporary operating permits.

Sec. 162-1665. - Temporary operating permits. During special or other events that attract a large number of visitors to the city, if a pedicab for-hire service experiences periods which demonstrably require more pedicabs than are currently registered with the city, the owner may request supplemental temporary pedicab permits by submitting a written application which shall state the reason why supplemental pedicabs are needed and identify the pedicabs to be used. Supplemental pedicabs authorized by a supplemental operating permit are temporary and: (a) Are subject to fees for daily or weekly use which shall be set at a level of half of those levels assessed for special charter fees in subsection 162-195(2) of the Municipal Code of Ordinances. (b) Shall be issued no sooner than noon of the day before the event; and shall be valid until no later than noon of the day after the event. (c) Must comply with the pedicab requirements of this article. (d) Must comply with the insurance requirements of this article. (e) Are subject to inspection by the department of public works, who may at any time order unsafe vehicles to be removed from service. (f) Must be operated by a New Orleans licensed pedicab company. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10; M.C.S., Ord. No. 28624, § 2, 3-11-21)

New Orleans City Code § 162-1666 Operator's license application.

Sec. 162-1666. - Operator's license application. Prior to operating a pedicab for hire, the operator must obtain an operating permit. In order to obtain the permit, the following must be provided: (a) A valid driver's license issued in the United States; (b) Proof that the applicant is at least 18 years old (the driver's license is acceptable). (c) A completed application determining whether the applicant: (1) Has ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor and, if so, the details thereof; (2) Has ever been licensed as a driver or chauffeur and, if so, whether such license has ever been revoked and for what cause; (3) The driver is physically qualified to drive a pedicab safely and the driver's hearing and eyesight are unimpaired; (4) Has sufficient knowledge of the traffic laws and rules of the city. (d) $40.00 processing fee. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 24156, § 1, 10-21-10)

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