(A) Existing franchises.
(1) Franchises previously granted shall be deemed to continue through their current expiration date, incorporating this chapter, and they shall be automatically deemed to have complied with all application and qualification requirements hereunder, unless, within 60 days of the passage of this chapter, a franchisee indicates, in writing, it does not accept this chapter as part of its franchise. Upon such notice of non-acceptance, the franchisee and the city may renegotiate or terminate the franchise pursuant to all local, state and federal law.
(2) Further amendments of this chapter and the Louisville Metro Public Works and Assets Utility Policy, shall be deemed accepted by a franchisee unless, within 60 days of any further amendments, a franchise indicates, in writing, it does not accept the amendments as part of its franchise. Upon such notice of non-acceptance, the franchisee and the city may renegotiate or terminate the franchise pursuant to all local, state and federal law.
(B) Transitional provisions to be narrowly interpreted. It is the intent of the city to apply the provisions of this chapter to all owners or operators of communications systems with facilities, including local exchange carriers, that now occupy or may in the future occupy rights-of-way, except to the extent federal or state law prevents the city from doing so.
(Ord. 4, Series 2020, passed 10-8-2020)