(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, install, maintain, or operate in, on, above or under any street or public place under control of the town any line, pipe, cable, pole, structure, or facility for utilities, communications, cablevision or other purposes without a consent agreement or franchise agreement issued by the Town Council by ordinance which prescribes the term, fees and conditions for use. Small wireless facilities are exempt from this provision and all restrictions or requirements shall be dictated by §§ 156.123 et seq.
(B) The annual fee for use of streets or public places authorized by a consent agreement or franchise agreement shall be set by the ordinance approving the agreement and shall be consistent with limits set by state law. Existing franchise agreements shall continue in effect until expiration dates in the agreements. Franchise and consent fees shall not be in lieu of or be credited against business license taxes unless specifically provided by the franchise or consent agreement.
(Ord. 21064, passed 9-14-21)