(A) To the extent applicable, the modification provisions of Section 625 of the Cable Act, as the same may be amended from time to time, shall govern the procedures and standards for modification of a franchise. The grantee may file a request for modification of a franchise with the municipality in accordance with said modification provisions at any time during the term of the franchise.
(B) To the extent that the modification provisions of the Cable Act, as the same may be amended from time to time, are repealed or otherwise not applicable, a franchise may be modified to the extent permitted by applicable law, according to the standards set forth in division (C) below and in other applicable provisions of this chapter.
(C) It shall be the policy of the municipality to amend a franchise with the consent of the grantee when necessary to enable the grantee to take advantage of technological advancements that will afford the grantee an opportunity to more effectively, efficiently, or economically serve the subscribers; provided, however, that this division shall not be construed to require the municipality to adopt any such amendment.
(Ord. 2000-10, passed 4-10-00)