Facilities located in the rights-of-way prior to the effective date of this chapter may remain in the right-of-way and shall not be considered in violation of this chapter provided the party responsible for such facilities under this chapter complies with the applicable provisions of this chapter. 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. A party shall be deemed a “registrant” for the duration of its franchise authorization or interlocal agreement and/or any renewal thereof.
(Ord. 1818-2022, passed 9-13-22)