(A) The city may at its sole discretion limit the number of franchises granted at any one time based upon its consideration of all appropriate criteria which shall including but not be limited to the following:
(1) The capacity of the public rights-of-way to accommodate the facilities of any proposed additional cable systems.
(2) The advantages and disadvantages that may result from additional cable system competition.
(B) The city may require that any grantee be responsible for its own underground trenching and any associated costs if, in the city's opinion, the public rights-of-way in any area do not feasibly and reasonably accommodate the additional cables, machinery, equipment, or other items contemplated in connection with the construction, maintenance and operation of a proposed new cable system. In addition, grantee shall comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding pole attachments.
(Ord. 4315, passed 11-12-96)