§ 78-284. Grant of authority; franchise required.

(a)

The city may grant one or more franchises in accordance with this article.

(b)

No person may construct or operate a cable system over, on, or under public streets in the city without a franchise granted by the city, and no person may be granted a cable television franchise without having entered into a franchise agreement with the city pursuant to this article.

(c)

Unless otherwise authorized by applicable law, any franchise granted pursuant to this article is solely for the provision of cable service. Nothing herein shall (i) have the effect of authorizing, prohibiting or conditioning a franchisee's provision of other services as may be permitted by applicable federal or state law; or (ii) waive any right of the city, if any, to require a franchisee to obtain other authorizations, licenses, permits or registrations as the city may require under applicable federal or state law.

(Ord. No. 3806-04, § I, 10-25-2004)