Franchises shall be granted in accordance with Kentucky Constitution Sections 163 and 164. The city shall authorize franchises or renewals to any eligible franchisee for the right and privilege to construct, own, operate, repair, replace and maintain facilities in, through and along the city's rights-of-way for the purposes of providing communications services on a nonexclusive basis within the city, subject, however, to the standards, terms and conditions herein set forth within this chapter, which shall be deemed incorporated therein, and any special conditions as may be provided for in the franchise. All franchisees shall be required to obtain and maintain any necessary and lawful permit, license certification, grant, registration or any other authorization required by any appropriate governmental entity, including, but not limited to, the city, the FCC and the Kentucky Public Service Commission. The city may establish standard franchises setting forth the minimum requirements for all franchisees.
(Ord. 4-2005, passed 5-19-05)