A. The licensing of taxicabs, the examining of the qualifications of applicants for licenses to drive taxicabs and the licensing of drivers as provided in this chapter shall be under the supervision and control of the Finance Director.

B. The number of taxicab licenses which may be issued and outstanding at any one time may be limited to such number as the City Council may, by resolution, find and determine that public convenience and necessity require. The City Council may, by resolution, increase the number at such time or times as it shall find and determine that public convenience and necessity require the operation of a greater number of taxicabs. Applications for renewal of licenses shall be given preference over applications for licenses by persons not already holding licenses; provided, that if the holder of a license fails to make application for renewal thereof, prior to the expiration date thereof, such preference shall thereby be forfeited. (Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2497, 7/28/09; Ord. 1464, 1990; Ord. 993, 1980)