A franchisee shall not be deemed in default of provisions of its franchise where performance was hindered by war or riots, civil disturbances, floods or other natural catastrophes beyond the franchisee’s control and a franchise shall not be revoked or a franchisee penalized for the non-compliance, provided that the franchisee takes prompt and diligent steps to bring itself back into compliance and to comply as soon as reasonably possible under the circumstances with its franchise without unduly endangering the health, safety and integrity of the franchisee’s employees or property, or the health, safety and integrity of the public, public rights-of-way, public property or private property.
(`92 Code, § 8-1-124) (Ord. 96-19, passed 10-2-96)