After May 27, 2005, no permits will be issued for installation of gas pipes and mains to entities that do not hold a current franchise from the City. This prohibition does not apply to installation of gas transmission mains that are not designed, intended or used for local service or local distribution, or to installation of gas pipes and mains to serve areas of the City to which existing gas franchisees cannot or will not extend service. (Ord. 2017-05, 11-21-2017)