(a) Cable television franchises shall be granted pursuant to Chapter 808 of the Business Regulation and Taxation Code.
(b) Telecommunications, utility and special permits shall be granted, or renewed, to persons based upon a determination by the village that the following criteria are met:
(1) The granting or renewal of the permit will contribute to the public health, safety or welfare in the village;
(2) The granting or renewal of the permit will be consistent with the policy of the village as set forth in § 1477.01;
(3) The applicant has and will continue to have liability insurance which names the village as an additional insured, in effect in such amounts and for such liability as the village may require, or will be self-insured pursuant to the terms of this chapter;
(4) The applicant is a proper person to hold a permit and will fulfill all of its obligations hereunder;
(5) The applicant possesses sufficient financial and technical ability;
(6) The application complies with applicable federal, state and local telecommunications laws, rules and policies; and
(7) For permit renewals, that the rights-of-way possess a continuing capacity to accommodate the applicant’s existing facilities; the applicant’s compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the permit provisions; and such other factors as may demonstrate that the continued grant to use the rights-of-way will serve the community interest.
(c) Residential permits shall be granted if not inconsistent with the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 6-97, passed 7-14-1997)