5.48.490   Franchise term.
   The exclusive franchise issued under this chapter will be for the term specified in the franchise agreement, commencing upon the effective date of the ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council that authorizes the franchise. At the expiration of the term, unless a new franchise is issued under the provisions of this chapter, or unless the city council, for good cause, extends the term of the original franchise, the franchise shall be deemed to have expired and shall no longer be valid.
(Ord. 823 § 1 (part), 2004)