Franchises shall be granted in accordance with Kentucky Constitution §§ 163 and 164. The city shall grant franchises or renewals to any eligible franchisee for the right and privilege to construct, own, operate, repair, replace, and maintain facilities in, through and along the city’s rights-of-way for the purposes of providing communications service on a nonexclusive basis within the city, subject, however, to the standards, terms and conditions herein set forth within this chapter, which shall be deemed incorporated into every franchise, and any special conditions as may be provided for in the franchise. All franchisees shall be required to obtain and maintain any necessary and lawful permit, license certification, grant, registration, or any other authorization required by any appropriate governmental entity, including, but not limited to, the city, the FCC, and the PSC. The city may establish standard franchises setting forth the minimum requirements for all franchisees.
(Ord. 2 S2018/2019, passed 10-8-2018)