CHAPTER 156
Master Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance
Master Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance
156.01 Intent.
156.02 Definitions.
156.03 Franchise to install operate.
156.04 Franchise required.
156.05 Term of the franchise.
156.06 Franchise territory.
156.07 Federal, State and City jurisdiction.
156.08 Franchise nontransferable.
156.09 Purchase by City.
156.10 Geographical coverage.
156.11 Nonexclusive franchise.
156.12 Multiple franchises.
156.13 Initial franchise or renewal applications.
156.14 Consideration of initial applications.
156.15 Franchise renewal.
156.16 Consumer protection and service standards.
156.17 Rate regulation; senior citizen discounts; promotions; broadcast
basic service; guaranteed service calls.
basic service; guaranteed service calls.
156.18 Franchise fee.
156.19 Design and construction requirements; street and other public
improvements.
improvements.
156.20 Technical standards; tests.
156.21 Trimming of trees.
156.22 Provision of cable to public
facilities.
156.23 Hold harmless.
156.24 Insurance; construction completion bond; performance bond.
156.25 Records required and grantor’s right to inspect.
156.26 Annual reports.
156.27 Institutional network; interconnection with other government networks.
156.28 Public, educational or governmental (PEG) access channels and
facilities; fee in lieu.
facilities; fee in lieu.
156.29 Franchise violation.
156.30 Force majeure; grantee’s inability to perform.
156.31 Abandonment or removal of franchise property.
156.32 Extended operation and continuity of service.
156.33 Receivership and foreclosure.
156.34 Rights reserved to grantor.
156.35 Rights of individuals.
156.36 Time limits strictly construed.
156.37 Delegation of authority.
156.38 Conflicts.
156.39 Severability.
156.40 Customer service standards for the cable television system.
CROSS REFERENCES
Telecommunication right-of-way permits - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 922