15.95.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an independent regulatory scheme for cable franchise application, review, and approval which unique regulatory scheme is necessitated by the significant amount of federal and state involvement in this field, and furthermore, is necessary to ensure that City residents receive the most benefit from the provision of cable services in the community.
(1) Establish a local policy concerning cable systems and open video systems that use the public rights-of-way.
(2) Promote the availability of diverse, multimedia information resources to the community over cable systems and open video systems; enhance educational opportunities throughout the community and build a stronger community.
(3) Encourage the provision of advanced and competitive cable or open video system services on the widest possible basis to the businesses, institutions and residents of the City.
(4) Encourage economic development while preserving aesthetic and other community values and prevent proliferation of aboveground facilities.
(5) Encourage universal access to video programming services for all residents and businesses. [Ord. 4298 § 4, 2016; Code 1970 § 15.95.010.]