The city may, in addition to the requirements of this chapter, require any person which has or seeks to have equipment located in any right-of-way to obtain a franchise to the full extent permitted by law now or hereinafter enacted. The terms of any franchise which are in direct conflict with any provision of this chapter whether granted prior or subsequent to enactment of this chapter, shall control and supersede the conflicting terms of this chapter. All other terms of this chapter shall be fully applicable to all persons whether franchised or not.
(2006 Code, § 14.05) (Ord. 137, 3rd Series, passed 4-7-2000)