Facilities located in the rights-of-way prior to the effective date of this subchapter may remain in the right-of-way and shall not be considered a violation of this subchapter provided the party responsible for such facilities under this subchapter complies with the applicable provisions of this subchapter. Parties who are governmental entities or with an existing franchise agreement or interlocal agreement with the city shall be automatically deemed to have complied with all registration requirements hereunder for facilities installed before the effective date of this subchapter. A party shall be deemed a “REGISTRANT” for the duration of its franchise authorization or interlocal agreement and/or any renewal thereof.
(Ord. 2022-27, passed 12-6-22)