A. General. No person shall commence or continue with the construction, installation or operation of telecommunications facilities within a public right-of-way except as provided in this code and in compliance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations.
B. Construction Codes. Telecommunications facilities shall be constructed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations including the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code.
C. Construction Permits. No person shall construct or install any telecommunications facilities within a public right-of-way without first obtaining a construction permit and paying the construction permit fee. No permit shall be issued for the construction or installation of telecommunications facilities within a public right-of-way:
1. Unless the telecommunications provider has first filed a registration statement with the city pursuant to § 12.36.040B. of this code; and, if applicable,
2. Unless the telecommunications provider has first applied for and been granted a franchise pursuant to § 12.36.070 of this code.
(Ord. 1036, passed 11-3-1999; Am. Ord. 1387, passed 11-20-2013)