1. Application. All applicants for a franchise under this chapter shall prepare and file a written application with the City in such form as the City shall designate.
2. Review of Application. Upon receipt of an application under this chapter, the City shall review the same and make the application available for public inspection at such places and times as the City shall designate. A decision shall be made on the application by the City after evaluation thereof. The City may grant one or more franchises, or may decline to grant any franchise.
3. Franchise Required. Subject to Federal and State law, no cable system shall be allowed to operate, occupy, or use the streets in the franchise area for the provision of cable service without a franchise granted in accordance with this chapter.
4. Franchise Nonexclusive. Any franchise granted under this chapter shall be revocable and nonexclusive.
5. Franchise Requirements. City may establish appropriate requirements for new franchises or franchise renewals, and may modify these requirements from time to time to reflect changing conditions and technology in the cable industry.
6. Grant. In the event the City shall grant to a grantee or renew a nonexclusive, revocable franchise to construct, operate, maintain, and reconstruct a cable system within the franchise area, said franchise shall constitute both a right and an obligation to provide the service of a cable system as required by this chapter and the terms of the franchise agreement.
7. Conflict with Federal or State Laws. Any franchise granted under this chapter shall be consistent with Federal laws and regulations and the laws of the State of Iowa and regulations. In the event of a conflict between the chapter and Federal or State law, and the terms of this chapter are irreconcilable with such Federal or State law, the applicable Federal or State law shall control.
8. Chapter Revisions. Any franchise granted under this chapter is made subject to any revisions of this chapter and the general ordinances of the City, provided that such revisions do not materially alter or impair the obligations of grantee set forth in any franchise agreement.
9. Term. A franchise granted pursuant to this chapter shall become effective in accordance with the franchise agreement. The term shall be stated in the franchise, but shall in no event exceed fifteen years.
10. Other Licenses or Permits. A franchise granted under this chapter shall not take the place of any other license or permit legally required of a grantee.