Section 66. Public Utilities.
   All grants or renewal of franchises to construct or operate any public utilities on, under or above the streets of the City shall be in all respects governed by general laws of the State. However, subject to the rights of property holders under the Constitution of Ohio, Council at all times may direct the distribution of space in, over, under or across all streets or public grounds occupied by public utility fixtures, and Council shall have the continuing right to pass reasonable regulations for the operation of City utilities, including the right to require reconstruction, relocation, or discontinuance of appliances used by the utilities in the streets or public grounds as shall in the opinion of Council be necessary.
(Amended Nov. 6, 1990)