§ 114.12 GRANT OF ADDITIONAL LICENSE AND COMPETING SERVICE.

   Since competing or overlapping licenses may encourage the introduction of better cable services and quality at lower prices, the town will at all times attempt to accommodate additional entrants. At the same time it is recognized that the introduction of overlapping cable systems could have a potential adverse impact on the streets, and on the quality and availability of existing cable services to the public. Accordingly, the town shall issue a license in an area where another licensee is operating only following a public hearing to consider the potential impact which the grant of an additional license may have on the community and the streets. In considering whether to grant 1 or more additional licenses, the town shall specifically consider, and address in a written report, the following issues:

   (A)   Whether or not applicant has provided, at a minimum, information with its application as required by § 114.08 License Application Procedures, and application fee described in § 114.09 License Application Fees;

   (B)   The legal, technical, and financial qualifications of applicant and agreement by a licensee to comply with such requirements of the town as may be determined by it to be applicable to a licensee in conformance with applicable law;

   (C)   Acceptance of a license and the terms therein;

   (D)   The capacity of the streets to accommodate 1 or more additional cable systems and the potential disruption of streets and private property that may occur if 1 or more additional licenses are granted; and

   (E)   Such other information as the town may deem appropriate to be considered prior to granting any competing or overlapping license.

(Ord. 16-825, passed 9-13-2016)