1157.05 CRITERIA FOR GRANTING PERMITS OR FRANCHISES.

   (a)   Cable television's franchise shall be granted pursuant to the City's policies and regulations.

   (b)   Telecommunications and utility and special permits shall be granted to persons based upon a determination that the following criteria are met:

      (1)   The granting of the permit will contribute to the public health, safety or welfare in the City;

      (2)   The granting of the permit will be consistent with the policy of the City as set forth in Section 1157.01 and 1157.06;

      (3)   That the permittee has and will continue to have liability insurance which names the City as an additional insured, in effect in such amounts and for such liability as the City may require or be self insured pursuant to the terms of this chapter; and

      (4)   That the applicant is a proper person to hold a permit and will fulfill all its obligations hereunder.

   (c)   Residential permits shall be granted if not inconsistent with the public health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. 97-63. Passed 12-29-97.)