(A) In the event the use of any part of a cable system or OVS is discontinued for any reason for a continuous period of 12 months, or in the event such system or facilities have been installed in any public rights-of-way without complying with the requirements of this subchapter or a franchise agreement, or the franchise has been terminated, canceled, or expired, the franchisee, within 30 days after written notice by the city, shall commence removal from the public rights-of- way of all such facilities as the city may require.
(B) The city may extend the time for the removal of franchisee's equipment and facilities for a period not to exceed 180 days, and thereafter such equipment and facilities may be deemed abandoned.
(C) In the event of such removal or abandonment, the franchisee shall restore the area to at least as good a condition as prior to such removal or abandonment.
(Ord. 1406, passed 5-15-02)