§ 32-78. Advertising on taxicabs.

Subject to requirements of identification and provisions of this division, this Code and any other ordinance of the city regulating the use of the public streets, holders may permit advertising matter to be installed providing the following requirements are met:

(a)

Advertisements will not be controversial, offensive to the general public.

(b)

[Advertisements will not] promote the use of liquor and tobacco products.

(c)

Advertisements will be installed on commercially procured taxicab ad carriers.

(d)

Advertising is permitted providing the requirements of (a) and (b) above are met and said advertising be placed on the rear passenger doors, letters/numbers shall be removable vinyl letters/numbers not greater than three (3) inches in height and greater than one-half (½) inch in width. Lettering/numbers must be clear, legible and in colors contrasting number and designs shall be kept legible at all times or the ad must be removed.

(e)

Taxicab ad carriers will not block the view of the "vacant" lights or any required identification.

(f)

Bumper stickers will not be affixed to the taxicabs in any way, shape, or manner.

(g)

The city manager or the authorized representative reserves the right in their sole discretion to prohibit advertising they may deem inappropriate or offensive.

(Ord. No. 84-114, § 2(32.63), 7-17-84; Ord. No. 98-282, § 1, 11-2-98; Ord. No. 2003-O-032, § 1, 2-3-03)