070 of 2004 - Amending Title 16 relating to Airport ground transportation 0 04-1
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 70 of 2004
(Airport Commercial Ground Transportation)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.12.120,SALT LAKE CITY CODE,
PERTAINING TO REVOCATION OF USE PRIVILEGE; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.040,
SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO TAXICABS AND OTHER COMMON
CARRIERS; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.070, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO
WHEN VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT IS AUTHORIZED; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.080,
SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE PURPOSE OF ARTICLE II PROVISIONS;
AMENDING SECTION 16.60.090, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS
FOR ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 16.60, REGARDING GROUND TRANSPORTATION
BUSINESSES AT THE AIRPORT; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.095, SALT LAKE CITY
CODE, PERTAINING TO BUSINESSES AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE GROUND
TRANSPORTATION; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.097, SALT LAKE CITY CODE,
PERTAINING TO GROUND TRANSPORTATION DESTINATIONS; AMENDING
SECTION 16.60.100, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO PASSENGER PICKUP
ZONES; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.130, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO
PAYMENT OF FEE BY GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES; AMENDING
SECTION 16.60.150, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO STAGING AREAS FOR
TAXIS; REPEALING SECTION 16.60.160, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO
PREARRANGED FARES FOR TAXIS; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.170, SALT LAKE CITY
CODE, PERTAINING TO TAXICAB STAND RESTRICTIONS; AMENDING SECTION
16.60.180, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO GROUND TRANSPORTATION
BOOTHS; AMENDING SECTION 16.60.190, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO
STAGING AND PARKING OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES; AND
AMENDING SECTION 16.60.200, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO SIGNS.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That Section 16.12.120, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to revocation of use
privilege be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.12.120 Revocation of use privilege
Any person refusing to comply with this title or airport rules and regulations may be
removed from the airport upon order of the director and may be deprived of further use of the
airport and its facilities.
SECTION 2. That Section 16.60.040, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to taxicabs and
other common carriers be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.040 Taxicabs And Other Common Carriers:
No common carrier, vehicle for hire, or ground transportation vehicle as defined at
Section 16.60.090 shall load or unload passengers at the airport at any place or in any manner
other than that designated by the Director.
SECTION 3. That Section 16.60.070, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to when vehicle
impoundment is authorized be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.070 Impoundment Authorized When:
Any vehicle parked in violation of airport rules and regulations may be impounded by a
certified peace officer. The owner thereof shall pay for the tow charge, regular parking fees and
other related charges.
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SECTION 4. That Section 16.60.080, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to the purpose of
Article II provisions be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.080 Purpose Of Article II Provisions:
The provisions set out in this Article are enacted for the purpose of:
A. Requiring those persons who conduct business at the airport by providing ground
transportation as their sole business or as a part of their business such as,but not limited to,
providing courtesy vehicle or hotel vehicle service, to assist the City in defraying the expense of
providing certain facilities and services including,but not limited to, the airport roads, curbs,
special parking facilities, traffic control, snow removal, lights, and other related airport facilities
and services provided for ground transportation vehicles using the airport, and to create an
equitable assessment of fees for its use; and
B. Requiring such persons to adhere to certain regulations regarding the operations of
ground transportation to ensure that such are conducted in a safe and efficient manner for the
public benefit.
SECTION 5. That Section 16.60.090, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to definitions for
Article II, Chapter 16.60, regarding ground transportation businesses at the airport be, and the
same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.090 Definitions For Article II:
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this Article, shall be defined as
provided in this Section,unless a different meaning is specifically or more particularly described:
A. "Authorized airport ground transportation business" means businesses providing
ground transportation services for hire or courtesy at the airport which: 1) have a current, valid
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business license as required by the City, 2) have, when applicable, a current certificate of
convenience and necessity as required by the City, and 3) have registered with the airport. Such
registrations shall be made on forms provided by the airport and shall include the name of the
business, the type(s) of vehicles to be operated, the type(s) of services to be provided, all fee and
tariff schedules, the business address and telephone number, and the name, address and telephone
number of a representative of the business who will be responsible for ground transportation
activities of the business at the airport. A copy of the current business license issued by the City
and the appropriate certificate shall be provided to the airport with such registration.
B. "Automobile" means any motor vehicle which is registered at a gross weight of less
than six thousand(6,000) pounds, or, if not registered commercially, that such vehicle would
receive a weight classification as gross weight of less than six thousand (6,000)pounds, if such
vehicle were to be registered commercially.
C. "Bus" means any motor vehicle, operated on the streets and highways for hire on a
scheduled or nonscheduled basis that is registered with the State at a gross weight of over thirty
six thousand(36,000)pounds. Such defined word, however, shall not include any buses operated
by the Utah Transit Authority.
D. "Courtesy vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is regularly operated for
transportation of customers and/or baggage, without making a specific separate charge to the
passenger for such transportation,between the airport and any auto rental office,parking lot, or
other business or entity which is situated off airport property and which transportation is
incidental to the principal purpose of the business providing such transportation.
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E. "Fixed schedule" means ground transportation service operating on a regular time
schedule previously announced as to time of departure and arrival between the airport and
definitely established and previously announced points along definitely established and
previously announced routes regardless of whether there are passengers or freight to be carried.
F. "Ground transportation vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is used in
connection with persons conducting business of providing ground transportation at the airport,
and includes,but is not limited to, an automobile ,bus, courtesy vehicle,hotel vehicle,
limousine, minibus, special transportation vehicle, taxicab and van.
G. "Hotel vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is regularly operated for
transportation of customers and/or baggage between the airport and any motel or hotel situated
off airport property and under contract with such motel or hotel. All contracts shall be filed
under the direction of the Director and shall be subject to all applicable airport rules and
regulations.
H. "Limousine" means any motor-propelled vehicle which is a Rolls Royce or other
automobile described by its manufacturer as a limousine or luxury vehicle having a wheel base in
excess of one hundred twenty inches (120"), operated on the streets and highways for hire at a
fare at least 20%higher than the maximum legal rate that may be charged by a taxicab, with a
driver furnished who is dressed in a chauffeur's uniform (defined as a jacket and tie for a man or
a pants suit or dress for a woman) or tuxedo while on duty, operated on a scheduled or
prearranged basis, and licensed as required by city code.
I. "Manifest," for purposes of this chapter, means a daily record of all prearranged
service provided by an operator of a ground transportation vehicle which record shall be made by
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such operator, showing time(s) and place(s) of origin and destination, names of all passengers,
and the amount of fare of each trip. In the instance of taxicabs, "manifest" shall include computer
records permitted under Section 5.72.605.
J. "Minibus" means any motor vehicle which is registered with the State at a gross
weight of ten thousand one (10,001) to thirty six thousand(36,000)pounds, operated on a
scheduled or nonscheduled basis, or is designed to transport sixteen(16) or more persons,
including the driver, and is licensed as required by city code. Such term, however, shall not
include any minibus operated by any local, state or federal agency.
K. "On-demand airport service" means transportation provided by an authorized airport
ground transportation business which is not "scheduled service" nor "prearranged service" as
defined in this Section. Only taxicabs, courtesy vehicles, and hotel vehicles may provide such
on-demand service from the airport to points inside the corporate limits of Salt Lake City.
L. "Prearranged service from the airport " means transportation from the airport to
points within or without the corporate limits of Salt Lake City provided by an authorized airport
ground transportation business which is contracted for between the business and the person to be
transported, or by an agent of the person,prior to the arrival of the person at the Salt Lake City
International Airport. "Prearranged service from the airport" shall include airport ground
transportation contracted for by an airline company on behalf of its own passengers whose
regular air travel may have been disrupted in some manner. An agent may include a travel agent,
family member, employee, business entity or meeting planner, but excludes an authorized ground
transportation business.
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M. "Scheduled service" means transportation provided by an authorized airport ground
transportation business on a fixed schedule posted with the City as required by law and a current
copy of the schedule filed with the airport.
N. "Special transportation vehicle" means any vehicle for hire on Salt Lake City
streets, which is used for the transportation of disabled persons and is licensed under Chapter
5.76 of this Code, or its successor.
O. "Starter" means a person appointed by and representing a ground transportation
business and providing coordinated travel arrangements and information about available travel
services and fares.
P. "Taxicab" means a motor vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for hire
over the public streets and not operated over a fixed route or upon a fixed schedule,but which is
subject for contract hire by persons desiring special trips from one point to another and which is
licensed under Chapter 5.72 of this Code, or its successor. It does not include an automobile-
rental vehicle licensed under any other section of these ordinances.
Q. "Van" means any motor vehicle which is registered with the State at a gross weight
of four thousand(4,000)to ten thousand(10,000)pounds, or is designed to transport fifteen(15)
passengers or fewer, including the driver, and which is licensed as required by city code.
SECTION 6. That Section 16.60.095, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to businesses
authorized to provide ground transportation be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as
follows:
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16.60.095 Businesses Authorized To Provide Ground Transportation:
It shall be unlawful for any person who conducts business at the airport by providing
ground transportation to operate a motor vehicle connected with said business at the airport
unless such is an "authorized airport ground transportation business" as defined under this
Article.
SECTION 7. That Section 16.60.097,Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to ground
transportation destinations be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.097 Ground Transportation Destinations:
A. All authorized airport ground transportation businesses may provide prearranged
service or scheduled service to or from the airport.
B. Except as provided under Chapter 5.72 of this Code for taxicabs, all authorized
airport ground transportation businesses may provide on-demand service between the airport and
destinations outside the corporate limits of Salt Lake City.
C. Only taxicabs, courtesy vehicles, and hotel vehicles may provide on-demand service
from the airport to points within the corporate limits of Salt Lake City, unless the Director or his
or her designee determines that circumstances at the airport exist that create congestion, security
concerns, emergency conditions, or other operational problems, and that a temporary suspension
of this limitation is in the best interests of the City to address such circumstances.
SECTION 8. That Section 16.60.100, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to passenger
pickup zones be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
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16.60.100 Passenger Pickup Zones:
All persons operating a ground transportation vehicle on the premises of the airport shall
pick up passengers only in areas as designated by the Director. Ground transportation vehicles
may occupy such area only for the period of time established by the Director.
SECTION 9. That Section 16.60.130, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to payment of fee
by ground transportation vehicles be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.130 Payment Of Fee By Ground Transportation Vehicles:
A. Payment of the required fee shall be made in the manner prescribed by the
Director of Airports.
B. All taxicabs which are licensed under Chapter 5.72 of this Code, or its successor,
shall possess a taximeter in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5.72.
SECTION 10. That Section 16.60.150, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to staging areas
for taxis be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.150 Staging Area For Taxis:
A. There is established a taxicab staging area at the airport which is designated
exclusively for taxicabs entering the airport for the purpose of obtaining a fare.
B. All taxicabs entering the airport for the purpose of obtaining a fare shall follow
airport rules and regulations.
C. No driver of a taxicab seeking to obtain a fare shall go directly to the taxicab stand
without first going to the designated staging area.
SECTION 11. That Section 16.60.160, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to prearranged
fares for taxis be, and the same hereby is, repealed.
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SECTION 12. That Section 16.60.170, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to taxicab stand
restrictions be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.170 Taxicab Stand Restrictions:
There are established taxicab stands at the airport which are designated exclusively for
taxicabs entering the airport for the purpose of obtaining a fare. Such stands shall be marked by
appropriate signs placed at the direction of the Director, and the use of such stands shall be
subject to airport rules and regulations.
SECTION 13. That Section 16.60.180, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to ground
transportation booths be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.180 Ground Transportation Booths:
There are established within the terminal buildings at the airport one or more ground
transportation booths for the exclusive use of authorized ground transportation businesses in
coordinating travel arrangements with the traveling public. These booths shall be made available
to businesses through airport rules and regulations.
A. Solicitation of passengers by authorized ground transportation business at the
airport shall be unlawful except at a bona fide ground transportation booth established by the
Airport Director.
B. Any violation of this solicitation restriction by any driver or representative of any
authorized ground transportation company may result, at the Director's sole option after a
hearing, in such driver being barred from any further entry to an airport terminal as a driver or
authorized ground transportation business employee.
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C. No representative of any authorized ground transportation business shall transport
baggage or cargo in behalf of a customer to or from the airport without documentation such as
baggage claim tickets or transfer documents clearly indicating the authority of such
representative to transport such baggage. Said representative shall produce such documentation
for inspection upon request by an authorized official of the airport.
SECTION 14. That Section 16.60.190, Salt Lake City Code,pertaining to staging and
parking of ground transportation vehicles be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.190 Staging And Parking Of Ground Transportation Vehicles:
In addition to the staging area parking facilities and stands established solely for taxicabs
as set forth in this Article, there are established parking areas and a commercial traffic lane for
use by authorized ground transportation vehicles. The use of such facilities shall be subject to
airport rules and regulations.
SECTION 15. That Section 16.60.200, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to signs be, and
the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
16.60.200 Signs:
Signs maybe posted at the airport which meet the graphic standard of the airport and in
accordance with airport rules and regulations.
SECTION 16. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the date of its first
publication.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 24 day of August
2004.
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