Commercial Passenger Vehicle Ordinance (Draft)

Purpose

This page serves as the central source of information for the proposed Commercial Passenger Vehicle Ordinance. The ordinance was postponed at the Assembly meeting on August 11 to the November 24 Assembly meeting.

Here you can review draft documents, learn about the proposed changes, find answers to frequently asked questions, and stay informed as the proposal moves through the legislative process.

Overview

The proposed Commercial Passenger Vehicle Ordinance would repeal and replace the City's existing taxicab regulations with an updated framework for commercial passenger transportation in Sitka. The proposal expands the current code to address taxis, tours, shuttles, limousines, and human-powered passenger vehicles while modernizing licensing, permitting, operational requirements, and enforcement procedures. Supporting draft regulations include the proposed taxi fare schedule and fine schedule.

Legislative Timeline

The timeline below reflects the historic and anticipated legislative schedule and is subject to change based on Assembly action.

• July 2023 - Town hall held regarding commercial passenger vehicle operations.
• July 2026 - Draft CPV Ordinance, regulations, fare schedule, and fine schedule released for public review and comment.
• August 7, 2026 - Draft documents updated following initial public comment milestone.
• August 11, 2026 - First reading of the proposed ordinance by the Assembly. Postponed to November 24.
• August 25, 2026 - Anticipated second reading and public hearing, unless substantial changes require additional consideration.
• October 20, 2026 -Public Discussion hosted by Assembly Members Thor Christianson and Scott Saline.
• November 24, 2026 - Anticipated Assembly meeting for reintroduction of CPV Ordinance on first reading.
• December 8, 2026 - Anticipated Assembly meeting as second reading on the ordinance.

Draft Documents

Following initial public comment, revisions have been made to the proposed Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) Ordinance, accompanying regulations, and supporting memo as of August 7, 2026. The updated draft documents are available below for public review.

Community members are encouraged to review the revised materials and continue providing feedback as the proposal moves through the public process.

Please note that these are draft documents and may be revised as the ordinance moves through the legislative process.

Public Participation

The City and Borough of Sitka encourages residents, businesses, operators, and other interested parties to review the proposed ordinance and participate in the legislative process.

Members of the public may:

• Review the draft documents on this page.
• Attend Assembly meetings where the ordinance is considered.
• Provide public testimony during scheduled public hearings.
• Submit written comments to the Sitka Assembly.