§ 4.40.050. Franchise—Characteristics

Any franchise issued pursuant to this chapter shall:

A.

Authorize the utilization of streets for the purpose of installing and operating the cable television system. Such authorization shall not, however, relieve the operator from the requirements of city, now or hereafter imposed, relating to street work, street excavation permits, encroachment permits, undergrounding of utilities (including the cable television system facilities) or the use, removal or relocation of property in streets.

B.

Be for a term not to exceed 15 years.

C.

Be non-exclusive and neither expressly or impliedly deemed to preclude the issuance of subsequent franchises.

D.

Not authorize or permit the operator to install the cable television system upon private property, except with the consent of the owner.

E.

Not be deemed to authorize the operator to use poles, wires or channels which are owned by or granted to a public or private utility without the consent of such utility.

(Ord. No. 286)