(1) The city council may grant to any person a franchise or easement on such terms and conditions as it deems reasonable, for the purpose of entering upon, constructing, building, operating and maintaining any business or for other use of the property of this city, and the provisions of sections 3.01.101 and 3.01.102 of this chapter shall not apply to the extent such provisions are waived, qualified or made inapplicable to the rights or privileges granted in the franchise ordinance or easement.
(2) Any franchise or easement granted by this city shall be in writing and any franchise or easement not in writing shall be void. (Ord. 2010-16, 2010)