1028.08 CRITERIA FOR GRANTING RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS.

   (a)   In deciding whether to issue a right-of-way permit, the City shall consider:

      (1)   Whether the granting of the right-of-way permit will contribute to the public health, safety or welfare in the City;

      (2)   Whether the granting of the right-of-way permit will be consistent with the policy of the City as set forth in Section 1028.02;

      (3)   Whether the applicant has submitted a complete application and has secured all other authorizations required by law in order to construct and operate a system in the manner proposed by the applicant;

      (4)   Whether the applicant is delinquent on any taxes or other obligations to the City, Franklin County, or the State of Ohio; and

      (5)   Whether the applicant has the requisite financial, technical and managerial ability to fulfill all its obligations hereunder.

   (b)   The City Service Director or City Council may impose such conditions on the granting of a permit as deemed reasonably required to be consistent with the criteria set forth in this Section 1028.08 and to promote the policy of the City set forth in Section 1028.02.

   (c)   The term of each right-of-way permit granted under this chapter shall be valid from the date of issuance until such time as it is revoked, terminated, has lapsed or is properly amended.

(Ord. 77-99. Passed 1-11-2000; Ord. 43-19. Passed 1-26-21.)