§ 12-157. Existing private communication systems.

(a)

Lines or cables of private communications systems which had been constructed or placed within the city's streets, public ways or public places prior to the date of enactment of this division were permitted to be there only by virtue of a revocable license. Such lines and cables may remain within the city's streets, public ways or public places, provided the private communications systems comply with the provisions of this division as they relate to the existing lines and cables.

(b)

Except as hereinafter provided, the provisions of this division shall become effective as to preexisting private communications systems on February 13, 1995. The private communications systems companies which have facilities within the city streets on February 13, 1995, shall have until February 13, 1996, to obtain permits for their existing system, to pay the applicable fee for 1995 prorated as of February 13, 1995, and to fully comply with the provisions of this division.

(c)

The applicable fee for lines, cables, and fiber optics which were existing within the city streets, public ways and public places on February 13, 1995, shall be prorated over a two-year transitional period. The fee for the first calendar year applicable to the existing lines and cables shall be fifty (50) percent of what otherwise would be due in accordance with the terms of this division. The fee for the second year shall be seventy-five (75) percent of the actual amount and one hundred (100) percent beginning in year three (3).

(Ord. No. 11O-06-126, § 1, 6-27-11)