(A) Initial franchises. For an initial franchise awarded, the costs to be borne by the grantee shall include, but shall not be limited to, all costs of publication of notices prior to any public meeting, publication of relevant ordinances and franchise agreements, incurred by the franchising authority.
(B) Franchise renewal. For a franchise renewal, the grantee shall reimburse the franchising authority cost of publication of notices, publication of relevant ordinances and publication of franchise agreements.
(C) Franchise transfer. For a franchise transfer, the transferee shall reimburse the franchising authority the cost of publication of notices, publication of relevant ordinances and publication of franchise agreements. The franchising authority reserves the right to withhold approval of such transfer until all such costs have been reimbursed by the transferee.
(D) Other costs. The publication costs provided for in this section shall be in addition to any other inspection or permit fee or other fees due to franchising authority under any other ordinance of general applicability.
(2011 Code, Ch. 43, Art. 5, § 7.7)