(A) The city may grant one or more non-exclusive franchises in accordance with this subchapter.
(B) Unless expressly permitted by applicable law, no person may construct or operate a cable system, OVS, or communications transmission facilities using the city's public rights-of-way without a franchise or applicable authorization granted by the city, and no person may be granted a franchise without having entered into a franchise agreement with the city pursuant to this subchapter.
(C) Unless otherwise authorized by law, any franchise granted pursuant to this subchapter is solely for the provision of cable service and shall not be construed to authorize the provision of telephone, non- cable video, or other communications service.
(D) Any person who operates a cable system, open video system, or provides cable service in the city without a franchise or other appropriate authority may be subject to penalties as provided herein and other sanctions as provided by applicable law. Such violations may be punishable as provided in § 10.99 this code, as well as other appropriate sanctions under applicable law.
(Ord. 1406, passed 5-15-02)