Chapter 2
CABLE TELEVISION LICENSES*
*   Sections 11.2-110 through 11-2.812, added by Ordinance No. 1095, effective July 27, 1989, were renumbered by codifier to conform to the existing code numbering system.
Sections:
Article 1. General Provisions
   11-2.101   Purposes.
   11-2.102   Title.
   11-2.103   Definitions.
   11-2.104   License or franchise required.
   11-2.105   Utility poles.
   11-2.106   Notices.
   11-2.107   Authority.
   11-2.108   Ordinances: Police powers.
   11-2.109   Communications with regulatory agencies.
   11-2.110   Limitation of actions.
   11-2.111   Possessory interest taxation.
   11-2.112   Inclusion in municipalities.
Article 2. Issuance of Licenses
   11-2.201   Application for license.
   11-2.202   Contents of application.
   11-2.203   Issuance of licenses.
   11-2.204   Term of license.
   11-2.205   Universal service.
   11-2.206   The license area.
Article 3. System Capability and Standards
   11-2.301   General capability.
   11-2.302   Standby power.
   11-2.303   Override capability.
   11-2.304   Interconnection.
   11-2.305   Plans and specifications.
   11-2.306   Technical standards.
   11-2.307   Public, educational and governmental access.
   11-2.308   Support for use of access.
   11-2.309   Availability of access facilities.
Article 4. Construction Requirements
   11-2.401   Dwelling units.
   11-2.402   Isolated dwelling exception.
   11-2.403   Duty to report.
   11-2.404   Completion.
   11-2.405   Excuses for violations.
   11-2.406   Examples of excuses for violations.
   11-2.407   Use of streets: Interference.
   11-2.408   Permits and approvals.
   11-2.409   Restoration of streets and private property.
   11-2.410   Street work.
   11-2.411   Erection of poles.
   11-2.412   Underground facilities.
   11-2.413   System extension.
   11-2.414   Relocation.
   11-2.415   Tree trimming.
   11-2.416   Movement of buildings.
   11-2.417   Removal.
   11-2.418   Abandonment of licensed property.
   11-2.419   Enforcement.
Article 5. Services
   11-2.501   System ownership.
   11-2.502   Services.
   11-2.503   Subscriber antennae.
   11-2.504   Anti-competitive practices.
   11-2.505   Maintenance and repair.
   11-2.506   Discrimination in service prohibited.
   11-2.507   Privacy.
   11-2.508   Standards for system quality.
   11-2.509   Affirmative action.
Article 6. License Fees
   11-2.601   License fees.
   11-2.602   Amount and payment of license fees.
   11-2.603   Interest on delinquent license fees.
   11-2.604   Accounting standards.
   11-2.605   Gross accounting calculations.
   11-2.606   Auditing and financial records.
Article 7. Bonds and Insurance
   11-2.701   Performance bond.
   11-2.702   Indemnification by licensee.
   11-2.703   Licensee insurance.
   11-2.704   Waiver of subrogation.
Article 8. Transfer and Termination
   11-2.801   Transfers.
   11-2.802   Crimes.
   11-2.803   Termination of license.
   11-2.804   Commencement of termination proceedings.
   11-2.805   Conduct of hearing.
   11-2.806   Alternative remedies.
   11-2.807   Nonenforcement.
Article 1.
General Provisions
Sec. 11-2.101.   Purposes.
   The purposes of this chapter include, but are not limited to, the promotion of the general welfare of the citizens of the County by:
   (a)   Establishing a plan for the licensing of cable television services within the County;
   (b)   Establishing a regulatory framework for the administration of licenses in order to insure that the potential recreational, technical, educational, social, economic and other advantages of cable television will in fact inure to the benefit of the citizens of the County;
   (c)   To provide for the equal and uniform provision of cable television services throughout the County;
   (d)   To insure that licensees have the requisite financial qualifications to promptly complete and operate the Cable Television System proposed to be constructed hereunder;
   (e)   To allow a mechanism whereby licensees may provide certain limited types of cable television service with lesser public benefits and burdens than they would incur if they chose to obtain a franchise pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1 of this title.
   (f)   To regulate the operations of licensees for the purpose of protecting and promoting the public health, peace, safety, and welfare.
   The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to confer any right upon a licensee which is not otherwise conferred by another express provision of this chapter. (§ 1, Ord. 1095, eff. July 27, 1989)
Sec. 11-2.102.   Title.
   This chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as “The Cable Television Licensing Ordinance of the County of Yolo.” (§ 1, Ord. 1095, eff. July 27, 1989)
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