For the purpose of operating and maintaining a telecommunications system in a franchise area subject to the provisions of this chapter, a grantee may erect, install, construct, repair, replace, reconstruct, and retain in, on, over, under, across, and along the public streets and ways within a franchise territory such wires, cables, conductors, ducts, conduits, vaults, manholes, amplifiers, appliances, pedestals, attachments, and other property and equipment as are necessary and appurtenant to the operation of the cable communications system. Prior to construction or alteration, however, a grantee shall, in each case, file plans with the appropriate grantor agencies and local utility companies and receive written approval before proceeding.
(2011 Code, § 14.08.030)