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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 11 of 2009
(Amending Taxicab Provisions)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.72.315, SALT LAKE CITY CODE,
PERTAINING TO TAXI VEHICLE INSPECTIONS; AND ADOPTING SECTION
5.72.320, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, SETTING AGE LIMITS FOR TAXI VEHICLES
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That Section 5.72.315, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to taxicabs is
amended to read as follows:
5.72.315 Vehicle Inspection Prior To Licensing:
Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, the
vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected as set forth in chapter 5.71, article V,
of this title, or its successor, and found to comply with the requirements thereof. In
addition, the vehicle shall at all times in which it is in operation as a taxicab within the
city be maintained in conformity with the safety inspection requirements of Utah and
federal law.
SECTION 2. That Section 5.72.320, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to taxicabs is
adopted as follows:
5.72.320 Vehicle Age:
Vehicle age will be based on the calendar year starting January 1 and ending December
31 of each year. No matter when a vehicle is purchased in the calendar year, the model
year of the vehicle will count as an allowable full year of model years.
A. No vehicle shall be licensed by the city as a taxi cab that:
1. was not licensed prior July 31, 2005; or
2. was manufactured more than six (6) model years prior to application for a license
unless the vehicle meets the criteria in 5.72.320(B).
B. A vehicle up to eight (8) model years in age shall be licensed if:
1. the vehicle runs on alternative fuel, as defined in Section 12.56.205(A)(1);
2. the vehicle is a fuel efficient vehicle, as defined in Section 12.56.205(A)(5); or
3. the vehicle is a low polluting vehicle, as defined in Section 12.56.205(A)(6).
C. Compliance with age restrictions will be confirmed by inspection, as provided in
Article V of Chapter 5.71. Compliance with Subsection B(1) of this section may be
proven by providing the department with a copy of a current clean special fuel tax
certificate obtained pursuant to Section 59-13-304, Utah Code Ann. (2008). All vehicle
modifications made to allow the use of alternative fuel must meet EPA safety standards.
D. Vehicle age will be based on the calendar year starting January 1 and ending
December 31 of each year. No matter when a vehicle is purchased in the calendar year,
the model year of the vehicle will count as an allowable full year of model years.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect upon first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 5th day of
May , 2009.
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 11 of 2009
(Amending Taxicab Provisions)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.72.315, SALT LAKE CITY CODE,
'ERTAINING TO TAXI VEHICLE INSPECTIONS; AND ADOPTING SECTION
5. •.320, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, SETTING AGE LIMITS FAR TAXI VEHICLES
Be it ord.'ned b the Cit Council of Salt Lake Cit Utah•'
SEC QN 1. That Section 5.72.315, Salt Lake 'ity Code, pertaining to taxicabs is
amended to read a follows: /
5.72.315 Vehicle Inspction Prior To Licensi g:
Prior to the use and opera 'on of any vehi1 under the provisions of this chapter, the
vehicle shall be thoroughly e fined . d inspected as set forth in chapter 5.71, article V,
of this title, or its successor, and •N nd to comply with the requirements thereof. In
addition, the vehicle shall at . 1 times which it is in operation as a taxicab within the
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city be maintained in co 'ormity with the saty inspection requirements of Utah and
federal law. \\\
SECTIO 2. That Section 5.72.320, Salt Lake ity Code, pertaining to taxicabs is
adopted as fo ows:
5.72.320 ehicle Age:
A. o vehicle shall be licensed by the city as a taxi cab that:
1. was not licensed prior July 31, 2005; or
2. was manufactured more than six (6) model years prior to application a license
unless the vehicle meets the criteria in 5.72.320(B).
B. A vehicle up to eight (8) model years in age shall be licensed if:
1. the vehicle runs on alternative fuel, as defined in Section 12.56.205(A)(1);
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2. the vehicle is a fuel efficient vehicle, as defined in Section 12.56.205(A)(5); or
3. the vehicle is a low polluting vehicle, as defined in Section 12.56.205(A)(6).
C. Compliance with age restrictions will be confirmed by inspection, as provided in
Article V of Chapter 5.71. Compliance with Subsection B(1) of this section may be
proven by providing the department with a copy of a current clean special fuel tax
certificate obtained pursuant to Section 59-13-304, Utah Code Ann. (2008). All vehicle
modifications made to allow the use of alternative fuel must meet EPA safety standards.
D. Vehicle age will be based on the calendar year starting January 1 and ending
December 31 of each year. No matter when a vehicle is purchased in the calendar year,
the model year of the vehicle will count as an allowable full year of model years.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect upon first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 5th day of
May , 2009.
CHAIRPERSO
ATTEST:
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Transmitted to Mayor on . '+'; *J;
Mayor's Action: x Approved. Vetoed. .'M►(1 N 471;.
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