In the event grantee's performance of any of the terms, conditions or obligations required by this chapter or a franchise granted hereunder is prevented by a cause or event not within grantee's control, such inability to perform shall be deemed excused for the period of such inability and no penalties or sanctions shall be imposed as a result thereof. For the purpose of this section, causes or events not within the control of grantee shall include, without limitation, acts of God, strikes, sabotage, riots or civil disturbances, equipment availability, unseasonal and/or unusual weather conditions, restraints imposed by order of a governmental agency or court, failure or loss of utilities, explosions, acts of public enemies, and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides and fires.
(Ord. 836, passed 6-23-97)