EDITOR'S NOTE: This chapter, previously a codification of Ordinance 1982-28, passed February 8, 1982, and Ordinance 1986-52, passed November 19, 1986, was repealed and re-enacted in its entirety by Ordinance 1997-23, passed January 6, 1999. Ordinance 1997-23 was in turn repealed and re-enacted in its entirety, with the exception of Section 816.99, by Ordinance 1999-54, passed September 15, 1999.
816.01 Authority; findings; intent.
816.02 Definitions.
816.03 Franchise purposes.
816.04 Franchise required.
816.05 Franchise terms; renewals.
816.06 Franchise territory.
816.07 Interpretation and application of chapter; rules and regulations; compliance.
816.08 Transfers of franchises.
816.09 Purchase by City.
816.10 Geographical coverage; multiple dwelling units (MDUs).
816.11 Franchises to be nonexclusive.
816.12 Multiple franchises.
816.13 Initial franchise or renewal applications; fee.
816.14 Consideration of initial applications.
816.15 Franchise renewals.
816.16 Consumer protection and service standards.
816.17 Rate regulation; senior citizen discounts; promotions; broadcast basic service; guaranteed service calls.
816.18 Franchise fee.
816.19 Design and construction requirements; street and other public improvements.
816.20 Technical standards; tests.
816.21 Trimming of trees.
816.22 Provision of cable to public facilities.
816.23 Indemnification of City.
816.24 Insurance; construction completion bond; performance bond.
816.25 Records required and grantor's right to inspect.
816.26 Annual reports.
816.27 Institutional network; interconnection with other government networks.
816.28 Public, educational or government (PEG) access channels and facilities.
816.29 Franchise violation.
816.30 Force majeure; grantee's inability to perform.
816.31 Abandonment or removal of franchise property.
816.32 Extended operation and continuity of services.
816.33 Receivership and foreclosure.
816.34 Rights reserved to grantor.
816.35 Rights of individuals.
816.36 Time limits strictly construed.
816.37 Delegation of authority.
816.38 Conflicts of laws.
816.39 Separability.
816.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Cable television contracts - see Ohio R.C. 505.90 et seq.
Interrupting or impairing television service - see Ohio R.C. 2909.04
Regulation of political broadcasts - see Ohio R.C. 3599.09
Unlawful interest in contracts - see GEN. OFF. 606.17
Threatening or harassing telecommunications - see GEN. OFF. 636.15
Cable television system customer service standards - see B.R. & T. Ch. 815
Cable television rates - see B.R. & T. Ch. 817
Wireless telecommunications facilities - see P. & Z. 1298.20
Satellite dishes - see P. & Z. 1298.21