For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. A person or entity required to obtain a permit under this chapter.
APPLICATION. The document prepared by the village which is submitted by an applicant for a permit under this chapter.
CABLE SERVICE or TELEVISION. One-way transmission to subscribers of video programming or other programming services and subscriber interaction for the selection of video programming or other programming services.
ENTITY. A corporation (public and private), partnership, association, joint venture, unincorporated organization, municipality (other than Manchester Village), or other business form.
EXISTING PROVIDER. An applicant who is using the public rights-of-way on the effective date of this chapter.
FIXTURE or FACILITIES. Any plant, works, systems, improvements, structure, and equipment owned, leased, or used by a person or entity, including poles, wires, fixtures, pipes, underground circuits, conduits, and other property used or installed in the public rights-of-way, which is necessary or convenient for the transmission and distribution of services or energy by means of lines, pipes, or similar structures.
ORDINANCES. All laws enacted by the village which include, but are not limited to, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and maintenance codes, fire code, zoning ordinances, and all duly promulgated regulations, rules, and fee schedules.
PERMIT or AUTHORIZATION. The document issued by the village pursuant to this chapter which provides the village's nonexclusive, revocable consent to use the public rights-of-way within the corporate limits of the village.
PERMITTEE. The person or entity granted a permit.
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. Highways, streets, alleys, municipal easements, or other public places within the corporate limits of the village.
PUBLIC UTILITY DIRECTOR. A person designated by the Village Council to review the application and run the day to day operations of the Utility Department and oversee the use of the public rights-of-way.
SYSTEM. An activity which is required by federal or state law to obtain the consent of the village to use the public rights-of-way and shall include, by way of illustration and not limitation, electricity, gas, telephone, telegraph, potable water, sanitary and storm sewer, and cable service (television).
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Includes regulated and unregulated services offered to customers for the transmission of 2-way interactive communication and associated usage, but does not include cable service (television).
VILLAGE. Manchester Village, a Michigan municipal body, situated in the County of Washtenaw, Michigan.
VILLAGE COUNCIL. The legislative body of the village.
VILLAGE ENGINEER. A person designated by the Village Council to review the application and advise the village on engineering matters.
(Ord. 236, passed 4-17-2000)