The city shall issue a written preliminary determination granting or denying the franchise application in whole or in part. If the franchise application is denied, the written determination shall include the reasons for denial. The city shall evaluate the franchise application based upon the continuing capacity of the public rights-of-way to accommodate the prospective franchisee’s proposed facilities; the prospective franchisee’s legal, technical and financial ability to comply with the provisions of this chapter; and the prospective franchisee’s compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, contractual obligations and regulations.
(Ord. 1326, passed 4-3-2017)