The terms and conditions of all new or renewed franchises granted after the date of this chapter shall be substantially similar in order that one grantee not be granted a competitive advantage over another. Nothing in this provision shall be construed in such a way as to limit the city’s authority to enter into other franchises. Any grantee shall have the right to petition the city for modifications to its franchise to ensure competitive equity and, in addition, to provide for any rights it may have to modify its franchise under state or federal law. The city shall work in good faith with a grantee to review and adopt modifications which the grantee deems necessary, and the review and approval of the city shall not be unreasonably delayed or denied.
(1992 Code, § 44-17) (Ord. 104-09, passed 11-16-2009)