CHAPTER 717
Cable Television Regulations
   EDITOR'S NOTE: This chapter, previously a codification of Ordinance 59-73, passed March 12, 1973, Ordinance 125-83, passed July 18, 1983, and Ordinance 152-84, passed October 1, 1984, was repealed in its entirety and re-enacted by Ordinance 29-99, passed June 29, 1999.
717.01   Authority; findings; intent.
717.02   Definitions.
717.03   Franchise purposes.
717.04   Franchise required.
717.05   Franchise term; renewals.
717.06   Franchise territory.
717.07   Interpretation and application of chapter; rules and regulations; compliance.
717.08   Transfers of franchises.
717.09   Purchase by City.
717.10   Geographical coverage; multiple dwelling units (MDUs).
717.11   Franchises to be nonexclusive.
717.12   Multiple franchises.
717.13   Initial franchise or renewal applications; fee.
717.14   Consideration of initial applications.
717.15   Franchise renewals.
717.16   Consumer protection and service standards.
717.17   Rate regulation; senior citizen discounts; broadcast basic service.
717.18   Franchise fee.
717.19   Design and construction requirements; street and other public improvements.
717.20   Technical standards; tests.
717.21   Trimming of trees.
717.22   Provision of cable to public facilities; high speed internet access.
717.23   Indemnification of City.
717.24   Insurance; construction completion bond; performance bond.
717.25   Records required and grantor's right to inspect.
717.26   Institutional network.
717.27   Public, educational or government (PEG) access - and local origination programming and facilities.
717.28   Franchise violation.
717.29   Force majeure; grantee's inability to perform.
717.30   Abandonment or removal of franchise property.
717.31   Extended operation and continuity of services.
717.32   Receivership and foreclosure.
717.33   Rights reserved to grantor.
717.34   Rights of individuals.
717.35   Time limits strictly construed.
717.36   Delegation of authority.
717.37   Conflicts of laws.
717.38   Separability.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Interrupting or impairing television service - see Ohio R.C. 2909.04
   Regulation of political broadcasts - see Ohio R.C. 3599.09
   Franchises - see PRELIM. UNIT TABLE A
   "Property" defined to include cable television service - see GEN. OFF. 606.01(o)
   "Services" defined to include cable television service - see GEN. OFF. 642.01(a), (z)
   Wireless telecommunications facilities - see P. & Z. Ch. 1198
   Antenna support structures and arrays - see BLDG. 1529.27