(A) A license authorizes use of the public rights-of-way for installing cables, fiber, wires, lines, and other facilities to operate a cable system, but does not expressly or implicitly authorize the licensee to provide service to, or install cables, wires, lines, or any other equipment or facilities on private property without owner consent (except for use of:
(1) Compatible easements; or
(2) Rights-of-way under the cable act or other applicable law);
or to use publicly or privately owned utility poles or conduits without a separate agreement with the owners. It also authorizes the licensee so to use, operate and provide similar facilities on or to properties rented, licensed or leased from other persons, firms or corporations, including but not limited to any public utility or other licensee licensed or permitted to do business in the town; provided, however, that neither the licensee nor the third party shall be relieved of any regulation or obligations as to its use of such facilities in the streets, as required by local building or other code or ordinance.
(B) A license is subject to the paramount right of use by the town and the public for public purposes. The town reserves the right to authorize use of public rights-of-way to other persons as it determines appropriate.
(C) A license is nonexclusive and does not expressly or implicitly preclude the issuance of other licenses to operate cable systems within the town.
(D) A license does not convey a property right to the licensee or a right to renewal other than as may be required by state or federal law.
(E) A license agreement constitutes a contract between the licensee and the town once it has been accepted and approved by the Council and executed by both parties. A licensee contractually commits itself to comply with the terms, conditions and provisions of the license agreement and with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and orders.
(Prior Code, Ch. 18, Art. V, § 18-304) (Ord. 343-04, passed 6-21-2004; Ord. 366-05, passed 3-7-2005)