Subject to the restrictions set forth herein, the city may consent to the non-exclusive right and privilege to use the public rights-of-way in the city by a provider for the operation of access lines in a telecommunications system, consisting of both telecommunications facilities and transmission media. The terms of this chapter shall apply throughout the city and to all operations of the provider within the city public rights-of-way, and in the public rights-of-way in any newly annexed areas in accordance with § 52.22 of this chapter. The city does not exercise any authority under this chapter or otherwise over any rights the provider may have to deliver telecommunications services, as authorized by the Public Utility Commission of the state or the Federal Communications Commission.
(1998 Code, § 122-172) (Ord. 99-15, passed 4-7-1999)