905.05 CRITERIA FOR GRANTING PERMITS.

   (a)   Cable Television Franchises shall be granted pursuant to Chapter 705 of the Codified Ordinances.

   (b)   Telecommunications and Utility and Special Permits shall be granted, or renewed, to Persons based upon a determination that the following criteria are met:

      (1)   The granting of the Permit will contribute to the public health, safety or welfare in the City;

      (2)   The granting of the Permit will be consistent with the policy of the City as set forth in this chapter;

      (3)   That the granting of the Permit will not have a material adverse effect on the use of the Right-of-Way by any other Permittee, Franchisee or the City;

      (4)   That the Applicant has and will continue to have liability insurance, which names the City as an additional insured, in effect in such amounts and for such liability as the City may require, or be self-insured pursuant to the terms of this chapter;

      (5)   That the Applicant is a proper Person to hold a Permit and will fulfill all its obligations hereunder;

      (6)   That the Applicant possesses sufficient financial and technical ability;

      (7)   That the application complies with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and policies; and

      (8)   For Permit renewals, that the Rights-of-Way possess a continuing capacity to accommodate the Applicant's existing facilities; the applicant's compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the Permit provision; and such other factors as may demonstrate that the continued grant to use the Rights-of-Way will serve the community interest.

   (c)   Residential Permits shall be granted if not inconsistent with the public health. safety and welfare.
(Ord. 97-36. Passed 12-1-97.)

   (d)   Right-of-Way Work Permit shall be granted in accordance with the criteria set forth in Sections 905.07 to 905.09 of this chapter.

(Ord. 2007-14. Passed 6-18-07.)