(A) This chapter shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state statutes.
(B) This chapter shall apply to all franchises and licenses granted or renewed after the effective date of this chapter.
(C) Unless otherwise agreed to by the city, this chapter shall further apply to the extent permitted by applicable federal or state statutes to all existing franchises and licenses granted prior to the effective date of this chapter.
(D) A provider’s rights are subject to the police powers of the city to adopt and enforce ordinances necessary to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(E) A provider shall comply with all applicable general laws and ordinances enacted by the city pursuant to its police powers. In particular, all providers shall comply with the city zoning and other land use requirements pertaining to the placement and specifications of franchised or licensed property.
(F) A provider shall not be relieved of its obligation to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, or any franchise or license granted pursuant to this chapter, by reason of any failure of the city to enforce prompt compliance.
(G) This chapter, and any franchise or license granted pursuant to this chapter, shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the state.
(Prior Code, § 13.09.130) (Ord. 10-98, passed 5-20-1998)