16.26.060 Operation of a Cable System Without a Franchise
A. Any person who occupies rights-of-way for the purpose of operating or constructing a cable system or provides cable service over a cable system and who does not hold a valid franchise from the City shall be subject to all requirements of this chapter. The City Manager shall have the authority:
1. To require such person to enter into a franchise within 30 days of receipt of written notice that a franchise is required; or
2. To require such person to remove its property and restore the affected area to a condition satisfactory to the City. The City Manager may direct City personnel, or may employ contractors, to remove the property and restore the affected area to a condition satisfactory to the City and charge the person the costs therefor; or
3. To take any other action it is entitled to take under applicable law.
B. In no event shall a franchise be created unless it is issued by the City pursuant to this chapter and subject to a written franchise agreement. (Ord. 3192 § 118, amended, 11/17/2020; Ord. 2850, added, 10/19/1999)