Publisher's Note: Changes to this Chapter are under review by the Town Council: Pending Amendment
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*State law reference(s)--Theft of cable television service, G.S. § 14-118.5; utility franchises, G.S. § 160A-319; cable television defined as public enterprise, G.S. 160A-311(7); authority to contract for public enterprises, G.S. 160A-312(a).
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Article I. In General
Secs. 9-1--9-18. Reserved.
Article II. Cable TV Franchises
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 9-19. Purpose.
Sec. 9-20. Definitions.
Secs. 9-21--9-43. Reserved.
Division 2. Grant of Franchise
Sec. 9-44. Grant.
Sec. 9-45. Franchise area.
Sec. 9-46. Use of public rights-of-way.
Sec. 9-47. Use of grantee facilities.
Sec. 9-48. Franchise required.
Sec. 9-49. Term of franchise.
Sec. 9-50. Franchise nonexclusive.
Sec. 9-51. Time is of the essence.
Sec. 9-52. Law governs.
Sec. 9-53. Severability.
Sec. 9-54. Transfer of ownership or control.
Sec. 9-55. Franchise renewal.
Sec. 9-56. Police powers.
Sec. 9-57. Franchise fees.
Sec. 9-58. Forfeiture or revocation.
Sec. 9-59. Receivership and foreclosure.
Sec. 9-60. Equal opportunity policy.
Sec. 9-61. Notices.
Sec. 9-62. Failure to enforce, no waiver.
Sec. 9-63. Rights reserved to the grantor.
Sec. 9-64. Limits on recourse against the grantor.
Secs. 9-65--9-86. Reserved.
Division 3. Regulation of Franchise
Sec. 9-87. Regulatory authority.
Sec. 9-88. Supervision of the franchise.
Sec. 9-89. Rates and charges.
Sec. 9-90. Performance evaluation.
Secs. 9-91--9-108. Reserved.
Division 4. Bonds, Insurance and Indemnification
Sec. 9-109. Performance bond and letter of credit.
Sec. 9-110. Liability and insurance.
Sec. 9-111. Indemnification.
Secs. 9-112--9-135. Reserved.
Division 5. Design and Construction Provisions
Sec. 9-136. Authority to construct.
Sec. 9-137. Construction and technical standards.
Sec. 9-138. System construction schedule.
Sec. 9-139. Extension of service.
Sec. 9-140. Use of streets.
Sec. 9-141. Erection, removal and common use of poles.
Sec. 9-142. Construction reporting requirements.
Sec. 9-143. Tests and performance monitoring.
Secs. 9-144--9-169. Reserved.
Division 6. Service Provisions
Sec. 9-170. Services to subscribers and users.
Sec. 9-171. Installations, connections and other grantee services.
Sec. 9-172. Service calls and complaint procedures.
Sec. 9-173. Continuity of service mandatory.
Sec. 9-174. Protection of subscriber privacy.
Sec. 9-175. Rights of individuals.
Secs. 9-176--9-203. Reserved.
Division 7. Books, Records and Reports
Sec. 9-204. Books and records available to the grantor.
Sec. 9-205. Reports required.
Sec. 9-206. Records required.
Secs. 9-207--9-235. Reserved.
Division 8. Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 9-236. Public notice.
Sec. 9-237. Franchise applications.
Sec. 9-238. Remedies.