As used in this chapter the term "imposed service area" with respect to the initial CATV franchise, means that geographical territory shown on that map which is marked Exhibit A, and which is approved by resolution adopted by the governing bodies on the dates this chapter is enacted or amended. The terms "imposed service area" with respect to a franchise issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter other than the initial CATV franchise means a geographical territory defined by resolution adopted by the board of directors of the cable television commission on or before the date of approval of a request for proposals for that franchise. The boundaries of an imposed service area shall not be subject to amendment or revision during the term of a franchise to which the imposed service area pertains.
As used in this chapter, the term "proposed service areas" refers to geographical units within a franchise area defined by a franchisee in its application for the franchise, which are situated outside an imposed service area established for the franchise to which the application is directed. Each applicant shall plan the proposed service area which it offers in such a manner that it can complete construction and provide such services within the entirety of each such service area within the times prescribed herein. Each application for a franchise shall contain a map or maps showing the locations of proposed service areas, together with word descriptions either in the form of metes and bounds or by reference to the names of public roads and highways and parcel lines shown on county assessor's parcel maps. Each applicant shall also state the number of dwelling units within each proposed service area, and the number of such dwelling units shall be stated in the resolution offering the franchise.
As used in this chapter the term "service areas" generically refers to both the imposed service area and proposed service areas, or either of such types of service areas. (Prior code § 20.05.402)