7-8-4: REGULATORY FEES AND COMPENSATION NOT A TAX:
   A.   The fees and costs provided for in this chapter, and any compensation charged and paid for use of the public rights of way provided for in this chapter, are separate from, and in addition to, any and all federal, state, local, and city charges as may be levied, imposed, or due from a telecommunications carrier, its customers or subscribers, or on account of the lease, sale, delivery, or transmission of telecommunications services.
   B.   The city has determined that any fee provided for by this chapter is not subject to the property tax limitations of article XI, sections 11 and 11b of the Oregon constitution. These fees are not imposed on property or property owners, and these fees are not new or increased fees.
   C.   The fees and costs provided for in this chapter are subject to applicable federal and state laws. (Ord. 00-590, 3-14-2000)