§ 8.61.090. Granting of a nonexclusive franchise.

A.

After hearing all persons desiring to be heard on the application for a nonexclusive franchise, and within a reasonable time thereafter, the city council shall render its decision on the application. The nonexclusive franchise shall be granted or denied based upon compliance with this chapter or granted conditionally upon satisfaction of the requirements of this chapter. Any grant of a nonexclusive franchise by the city council may be subject to such terms, conditions, rules, regulations, restrictions and limitations as the city council deems necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

B.

No nonexclusive franchise shall be granted except by ordinance and no nonexclusive franchise shall become effective unless and until a written franchise agreement has been signed between such person and the city and unless and until all other requirements set forth in this chapter have been satisfied, including, but not limited to, evidence of compliance with the insurance and indemnification requirements of this chapter in a form acceptable to the director.

C.

Should a nonexclusive franchise not be granted to an applicant, the city shall issue a notice to the applicant to terminate those business activities in the city which are regulated by this chapter.

(Ord. 6510 § 2 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 7154, § 8, 11-24-2008)