For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, words in the singular number include the plural number, and words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender. The word
SHALL is always mandatory and not merely directory.
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM or SYSTEM. Any facility or group of facilities which, in whole or in part, receives, modifies or originates television, FM radio or other electrical signals for the purpose of transmitting or distributing such signals by wire, cable or other means to subscribing members of the public or to selected customers, as herein contemplated. This definition shall include those systems which do not occupy or cross over or under the public ways and places of municipality.
FRANCHISEE. Any duly approved person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind operating under a franchise granted pursuant to § 110.03.
MUNICIPALITY. The Township of Springfield, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, acting through its duly constituted governing body.
(Ord. 91, passed 12-10-1991)