(A) This chapter applies to utility systems that are or proposed to be located within public rights-of-way, regardless of whether these utility systems are in operation as of the effective date of this chapter or do not become operational until after the effective date of this chapter. However, this chapter shall not apply to any electric utility system which has a franchise agreement with the city.
(B) Incumbent providers must comply with the requirements of this chapter within sixty (60) days of the effective date. However, the Mayor may, in his/her sole discretion and where good cause is shown, extend for an additional thirty (30) days the time accorded an incumbent provider for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(C) This chapter does not accord to any utility a right to attach a utility system to municipally-owned poles and structures. The terms and conditions of any such attachments, if permitted, would be governed by individual pole attachment agreements that must be negotiated separately. No attachments to municipally-owned facilities can be made absent the execution of an agreement with the city.
(Ord. 2003-08, passed 3-17-03; Am. Ord. 07-08, passed 5-23-07)