(A) Essential services shall be subdivided into two classes for consideration under this chapter: governmentally owned and operated, or privately owned and operated.
(B) (1) Governmentally operated and owned essential services (sewer, water, and the like) shall be permitted as authorized and regulated by state law and ordinances of the city. It is the intention that these essential services are exempt from the application of this chapter.
(2) Privately owned and operated essential services (telephone, electric, gas, and the like) are subject to provisions of this chapter, unless specifically exempted by a provision of this chapter. These essential services are also subject to other ordinances of the city as applicable.
(1997 Code, § 25.07) (Ord. passed 11-14-1994)