(A) It is acknowledged that the company will construct energized trunk cable throughout a substantial portion of the serviceable franchise area. The company is hereby authorized to extend the system within the franchise area to the extent that the extension is or may become economically feasible.
(B) The company, whenever it shall receive requests for service from at least 15 subscribers within 1,320 cable feet of its aerial trunk cable, or from at least 25 subscribers within 1,320 feet of its underground trunk cable, shall extend its system to these subscribers at no cost to the subscribers for system extension other than the usual connection and service fees for all subscribers, provided that the extension is technically and economically feasible. The 1,320 feet shall be measured in extension length of the company’s cable required for service located within the public way or easement, and shall not include the length of the necessary service drop to the subscriber’s home or premises.
(C) No person, firm or corporation in the company’s service area shall be arbitrarily refused service. However, in recognition of the capital costs involved for unusual circumstances, such as requirements for underground cable or more than 150 feet of distance from distribution cable to connection of service to subscribers, or a subscriber density less than the density specified herein, in order to prevent inequitable burdens on potential cable subscribers in more densely populated areas, service may be made available on the basis of cost of materials, labor and easements.
(Ord. 1997-5F, passed 5-19-97)