Title 13 - Streets and Sidewalks

13.10 Public Street, Streetlighting And Sidewalk Requirements

13.10.010 Definitions.

The following words and phrases whenever used in Title 13 of the Overland Park Municipal Code, shall be understood as defined in this Section unless from the context a different meaning is intended or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases:

  1. A.
    City means the City of Overland Park, Kansas.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. B.
    City Engineer is the professional engineer employed by the City as the “City Engineer.” “City Engineer” also refers to the City Engineer’s official designated representative.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. C.
    Design and Construction Standards Manual means the current design specification standards for public streets, private alleys, parking lots and drives; stormwater facilities; stormwater treatment facilities; erosion and sediment control; streetlighting; and all related appurtenances adopted by the City Engineer pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.10.020.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. D.
    Easement is an interest in land that entitles its holder to a definite and limited use of land owned by another.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. E.
    Engineer or Project/Design Engineer is the Professional Engineer registered in the State of Kansas, who is responsible for the design of the improvements or his designated representative.

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  1. F.
    Owner/Responsible Party means the person or party that owns a piece of property or is responsible for maintenance and upkeep as designated by the Owner.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. G.
    Private Streetlights means a streetlight system, consisting of luminaire, mounting arm (if any), pole, foundation, junction boxes, cabling, conduit, control center, and all appurtenances which are not owned, operated and maintained by the City.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. H.
    Public Improvement Permit is a permit issued by the City to the Responsible Party, or contractor after the review and approval of designs, plans, and specifications that are required prior to commencing work on any Public Improvement Project.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. I.
    Public Improvement Project means any public improvement neither financed in whole or in part by the City nor administered by the City in the City’s Right-of-Way, City-owned property, or City Easements including, but not limited to, streets, bridges, bike/hike trails, parkways, curbs, gutters, storm sewer, traffic signals, traffic signs, streetlights, Traffic Control System, retaining walls, fences, sidewalks, and facilities that will be maintained by the City upon completion and acceptance of the project.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. J.
    Public Streetlights means a streetlight system, consisting of luminaire, mounting arm (if any), pole, foundation, junction boxes, cabling, conduit, control center, and all appurtenances located within the public Right-of-Way which meets the requirements of the City and is owned, operated and maintained by the City.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. K.
    Right-of-Way means the area on, below or above the present and future City streets, alleys, bridges, bikeways, parkways and sidewalks.

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  1. L.
    Standard or Standards mean the Design and Construction Standards Manual and the Standard Details, collectively.

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  1. M.
    Standard Details means the current drawings or graphical illustrations of construction requirements for infrastructure that has been approved for general use by the City Engineer pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.10.020.

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  1. N.
    Traffic Control Systems means traffic signals, fiber optic conduit and cables, service and junction boxes, dynamic message signs, trail blazer signs, CCTV cameras, and all appurtenances used for the purpose of controlling traffic flow, collecting traffic-related data and communicating information to the traveling public.

(History: Ord. STR-2884 §1, 2010; STR-2849 §1, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.020 Design Criteria, Construction Specifications, and Standard Details.

  1. A.
    Incorporation by Reference

    The Standards are hereby incorporated by reference into the Overland Park Municipal Code for the purpose of providing certain design specifications and standards and for enforcing compliance with same. No fewer than three (3) copies of said Standards shall be marked Official Copy and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable business hours.

  2. B.
    Standards

    Unless otherwise specified and approved, all public improvements shall be designed, constructed, and inspected in accordance with the requirements in this Chapter and the current requirements for public improvements contained within the Standards.

  3. C.
    Private Streets

    Private streets shall be constructed to public street standards.

  4. D.
    Adoption of and Amendments to Standards
    1. 1.
      The requirements for public streets contained within the Design and Construction Standards Manual shall be adopted and amended by the City Engineer following a public input process. The public input process shall include the following minimum steps: 1) Posting on the City website the proposed Design and Construction Standards Manual in draft form a minimum of 30 days prior to the City Engineer holding a public informational meeting; and 2) extending a written comment period for a minimum of 30 days after the public informational meeting. A new public input process is not required for revisions to the proposed draft Design and Construction Standards Manual if the same is adopted by the City Engineer within 180 days of the public informational meeting.
    2. 2.
      The Standard Details shall be adopted and amended by the City Engineer and shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §2, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.030 Approval of Public Improvement Plan.

Any person or entity proposing to construct a Public Improvement Project shall apply for a Public Improvement Permit. The application shall include construction plans that contain maps, diagrams, detailed construction drawings, and specifications that the City may require. If the City finds the proposed construction plan conforms to the City’s Standards, the City may grant approval by signing submitted plans and issuing a Public Improvement Permit. Otherwise the City shall disapprove of the proposed construction plans in writing. Any interested party may appeal the approval or disapproval of the construction plans to the Governing Body through the Public Works Committee by submitting a written notice to the City Clerk and providing copy of the notice to the City Engineer within ten days. In the case of an appeal from an approval by the City, approval shall be suspended until the appeal is heard by the Public Works Committee.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §3, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.040 Maintenance Agreements for Landscape Islands.

When landscape islands are constructed within the Right-of-Way as part of a private development project, the Owner/Responsible Party shall submit a Right-of-Way maintenance agreement for approval by the City. The approved Right-of-Way maintenance agreement shall be recorded with the Johnson County Records and Tax Administration.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §4, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.050 Streetlighting Construction and Maintenance.

  1. A.
    General

    Unless otherwise specified and approved, all Public Streetlights shall be designed, constructed and inspected in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter and the current Standards.

    Any person, firm or corporation who constructs any new public street shall be responsible for the installation of street lighting except where streetlights are not required by provisions of this Chapter.

  2. B.
    Private Streetlights in the Public Right-of-Way

    Private Streetlights installed in the Right-of-Way shall only be permitted upon approval by the Governing Body through the Public Works Committee and execution and recording of the City standard maintenance agreement with the Johnson County Records and Tax Administration. Private Streetlight systems in the Right-of-Way shall meet the same illumination requirements as Public Street Lights.

  3. C.
    Streetlights Not Constructed in RE Zoning Districts

    In RE Zoning Districts, as defined in Title 18 of the Municipal Code, streetlights may be omitted at the option of the developer. In subdivisions where streetlights are not to be constructed, an agreement or deed restrictions shall be recorded with the Johnson County Records and Tax Administration stating that all costs of any future project to construct streetlights in the subdivision shall be spread among all properties in the subdivision. Such streetlights shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Standards that are in place at the time of installation.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §5, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.060 Sidewalk Construction.

  1. A.
    General

    All sidewalks constructed upon Right-of-Way or public sidewalk Easements shall be constructed in accordance with the Standards.

  2. B.
    Construction of Public Sidewalks Adjacent to Non-Residential Development Projects

    Any person or entity constructing a new building, a building addition, major renovations to an existing building as defined in Section 18.410.050 of the Municipal Code, or significant site improvements shall be required to construct a public sidewalk along the public street frontage in conformance with the Standards. The City may waive this requirement for minor site improvements. Public sidewalk construction requirements for single-family and two-family residential developments are subject to Section 13.10.060 C below.

  3. C.
    Construction of Public Sidewalks Adjacent to Single-Family and Two-Family Developments

    Any person or entity obtaining a building permit for a single-family or two-family dwelling shall be required to construct a public sidewalk along the public street frontage in conformance with the Standards. Where sidewalks are required adjacent to tracts, or other locations where no building permit or site development permit will be obtained, the sidewalk shall be bonded, permitted, and constructed within the adjacent Public Improvement Projects. In cases where there is no associated building permit or adjacent Public Improvement Project shall be approved and permitted in accordance with Section 13.10.060 E of this Chapter.

  4. D.
    Sidewalks Not Constructed in RE Zoning Districts

    In RE Zoning Districts, sidewalks may be omitted at the option of the developer. In subdivisions where sidewalks are not to be constructed, an agreement or deed restrictions shall be recorded with the Johnson County Records and Tax Administration stating that all costs of any future project to construct sidewalks in the subdivision shall be spread among all properties in the subdivision.

  5. E.
    Sidewalk Plan Approval

    Any person or entity proposing to construct a sidewalk adjacent to or upon any Right-of-Way or Easement shall apply to the City Engineer for approval of the location, dimensions, design and construction methods and materials of such sidewalk. The application shall be a plan submitted and shall contain such detailed drawings and specifications as the City Engineer may require. If the City Engineer finds that any such sidewalk will conform to the Standards, he or she shall issue approval by issuance of a permit. No additional plan approval shall be required when a detailed sidewalk plan has been approved as a part of a building, site development or Public Improvement Permit application.

  6. F.
    Location

    All public sidewalks constructed within the City shall be located in the public Right-of-Way or within an Easement.

  7. G.
    Failure to Provide Required Sidewalks

    Any person or entity shall construct sidewalks as set forth in this Chapter within 90 days following the first issuance of any form of certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion for associated building or site development permits. Failure to complete sidewalk construction within 90 days following the first issuance of any form of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is a Code violation and subject to penalties as set forth in Section 13.10.120 of this Chapter.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §6, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.070 Pedestrian Considerations During Construction.

  1. A.
    Closure of existing public sidewalks or bike/hike paths shall be allowed only after receiving the appropriate City permit.
  2. B.
    The City may impose reasonable conditions upon the issuance of a permit in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to ensure the structural integrity of the Right-of-Way, to protect the property and safety of other users of the Right-of-Way, and to minimize the disruption and inconvenience to the traveling public.
  3. C.
    Closures shall be performed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.
  4. D.
    In no case shall public sidewalks or bike/paths be closed to pedestrian traffic for a period in excess of 30 days without prior approval from the City.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §7, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.080 Responsibility for Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair.

All persons or entities owning land adjacent to public Right-of-Way or Easement upon which there is located a sidewalk, are deemed and held responsible for the maintenance and repair of the sidewalk.

  1. A.
    Notice to Repair

    Whenever the City Engineer finds that such public sidewalks are in need of repair or otherwise a safety hazard, the City Engineer may issue a Notice to Repair to the Owner of the property adjacent to the sidewalk. The Notice to Repair shall inform the Owner of the required repair or maintenance of the sidewalk and the maximum time period of which the Owner will be allowed to make such repairs, not to exceed 60 days.

  2. B.
    Failure to Comply with Notice - Repairs by City

    If the Owner fails to comply with the requirements of the Notice to Repair within the time specified in the Notice, the City Engineer may proceed to have such repairs made by City staff or by a contractor employed by the City. The City Engineer shall report the actual construction cost of repairs to the City Clerk for purposes of assessment in accordance with Section 13.10.080 C, below.

  3. C.
    Assessment of Costs to Abutting Landowner

    The City Clerk, at the time of certifying other City taxes to the County Clerk, shall certify unpaid construction costs for sidewalk repairs plus an administrative cost of 5% of the unpaid repair costs. The City Clerk shall submit the costs, including 5% administrative fee to the County Clerk who shall extend the total of such certified and assessed cost on the tax roll of the County and the same shall constitute a special assessment against the lot or parcel of land abutting the sidewalk. The sidewalk repair costs shall be paid from the general fund or other proper fund of the City; and such fund shall be reimbursed when payments therefore are received or when such assessments are collected and received by the City.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §8, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.090 Insurance Requirements.

Unless otherwise specified and approved, the contractor shall secure and maintain or have maintained throughout the duration of the project, insurance of the type and in at least the amounts specified in the Standards to protect against all hazards or risks of loss as hereinafter specified. Such insurance shall protect against all hazards or risks of loss generated by the contractor, any of his subcontractors, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the contractor or his subcontractors. If required by the City Engineer, the contractor shall offer the City evidence of such insurance coverage and all renewals thereof in the form of the certificate of insurance provided to the City.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §9, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.100 Performance and Maintenance Surety Requirements.

The contractor shall submit a performance and maintenance surety for all Public Improvement Projects prior to issuance of a Public Improvement Permit. The surety shall be in the amount equal to the full construction value of the public improvements. The surety shall remain in force for a period of two years after the date of completion and acceptance of the improvements by the City Engineer. Acceptable forms of a surety include: a cash deposit, a performance and maintenance bond on a form acceptable to the City Engineer, or an irrevocable letter of credit from an acceptable financial institution on a form prescribed by the City’s Chief Financial Officer. If surety is given in the form of a cash deposit, all remaining money and any interest accrued thereon the cash deposit shall be returned to the contractor two years after the date of completion and acceptance of the project.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §10, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.110 Variances and Appeals.

  1. A.
    Variances

    Any variance of the provisions in this Chapter shall be submitted to and approved by the Governing Body through the Public Works Committee. The City Engineer may grant a variance to the Standards which have been adopted by the City Engineer.

    In the event that a conditional variance is granted by the Public Works Committee related to sidewalk installation and a demand is later made by the City Engineer for the sidewalk to be installed, the person or entity having ownership of the tract that is the subject matter of the variance at the time of the demand shall, within 45 days from the date of mailing of the demand by the City Engineer by certified mail, install the sidewalk in accordance with this Chapter.

  2. B.
    Appeals

    Appeals of decisions made by the City Engineer will be made in accordance with the process specified in Section 13.10.030.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §11, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.120 Violations and Penalties

Any person or entity violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a public offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined, unless otherwise specified, in accordance with Section 1.12.010. Every day that this Chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §12, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.10.130 Enjoinment.

Notwithstanding the foregoing penalty Section, the City may institute civil actions including an action to enjoin violations of this Chapter.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §13, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12 Construction on Rights-of-Way

13.12.305 General.

No Person shall Excavate the Right-of-way, Construct, or use the Facilities within the Right-of-way of the City except as provided herein.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.310 Purpose.

  1. A.
    To recognize the City’s primary role as chief steward of the Right-of-way and its duty to its citizens to recover the costs of managing the Right-of-way and incursions into it;
  2. B.
    To clarify and regulate conditions of occupancy and construction for those ROW-users occupying space within the City’s Right-of-way given the anticipated increased use of the Right-of-way by various ROW-users throughout the country;
  3. C.
    To recognize the necessity for sound management practices in light of the increased use of the Right-of-way and the fact that the Right-of-way is a limited resource;
  4. D.
    To treat each ROW-user equitably and in a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory manner with considerations that may be unique to the technologies and situation of each particular ROW-user;
  5. E.
    To minimize disruption, visual impact or inconvenience to the public, and to preserve the public health, safety and welfare; and
  6. F.
    To comply with state and federal legislation.

(History: Ord. RW-2410 §1, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.320 Definitions.

For purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning given herein:

  1. A.
    Abandoned Facilities means those Facilities owned by the ROW-user that are not in use and will not be utilized by the owner in the future.

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  1. B.
    Affiliate means any Person controlling, controlled by or under the common control of a "Service Provider".

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  1. C.
    Applicant means any Person requesting permission to Construct, occupy, lease, maintain or operate Facilities using the Right-of-way, or to Excavate the Right-of-way.

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  1. D.
    Area of Influence means that area around a Street excavation where the Pavement and sub-grade is impacted by the excavation and is subject to more rapid deterioration.

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  1. E.
    City means the City of Overland Park, Kansas, a municipal corporation and any duly authorized representative.

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  1. F.
    City Engineer means the City Engineer, Overland Park, Kansas, or the authorized representative.

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  1. G.
    Construct means and includes Construct, install, erect, build, affix or otherwise place any fixed Facility in, on, under, through or above the Right-of-way.

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  1. H.
    Emergency means a condition that (a) poses a clear and immediate danger to life or health, or of a significant loss of property; or (b) requires immediate Repair or replacement in order to restore Service to a user.

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  1. I.
    Excavate means and includes any cutting, digging, excavating, tunneling, boring, grading or other alteration of the surface or subsurface material or earth in the Right-of-way.

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  1. J.
    Excavation Fee means the fee charged by the City for each Street or Pavement cut which is intended to recover the costs associated with construction and Repair activity of the ROW-user, its contractors and/or subcontractors.

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  1. K.
    FCC means Federal Communications Commission.

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  1. L.
    Facility (or Facilities) means any irrigation system, structure, material or other object owned, operated or otherwise controlled by a ROW-User.  For a Service Provider, "Facility" includes, but is not limited to, lines, pipes, wires, cables, conduit facilties, ducts, poles, towers, vaults, pedestals, boxes, ground markers, handholes, manholes, appliances, antennas, transmitters, gates, metters, appurtenances, wireless communications facilties or other equipment.  

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  1. M.
    Governing Body means the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Overland Park, Kansas.

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  1. N.
    Governmental Entity means any county, township, city, town, village, school district, library district, road district, drainage or levee district, sewer district, water district, fire district or other municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State of Kansas or of any other state of the United States and any agency or instrumentality of the State of Kansas or of any other state of the United States or of the United States.

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  1. O.
    KCC means the Kansas Corporation Commission.

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  1. P.
    Parkway means the area between a property line and the Street curb. Sometimes called boulevard, tree shelf or snow self.

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  1. Q.
    Pavement means and includes Portland cement concrete Pavement, asphalt concrete Pavement, asphalt treated road surfaces and any aggregate base material.

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  1. R.
    Permit and Inspection Fee means the fee charged by the City to recover its cost incurred for Right-of-way management; including, but not limited to, costs associated with registering applicants; issuing, processing, and verifying Right-of-way Permit applications; inspecting job sites and Restoration of improvements; determining the adequacy of Right-of-way Restoration; revoking Right-of-way Permits and, other costs the City may incur in managing the provisions of this Chapter.

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  1. S.
    Permittee means any Person to whom a Right-of-way Permit is issued to Excavate a Right-of-way.

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  1. T.
    Person means any natural or corporate Person, business association or business entity including, but not limited to, a partnership, a sole proprietorship, a political subdivision, a public or private agency of any kind, a utility, a successor or assign of any of the foregoing, or any other legal entity.

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  1. U.
    Public Improvement means any project undertaken by the City for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or Repair of any public infrastructure, and including without limitation, Streets, alleys, bridges, bikeways, Parkways, sidewalks, sewers, drainage facilities, traffic control devices, street lights, public facilities, public buildings or Public Lands.

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  1. V.
    Public Lands means any real property of the City that is not Right-of-way.

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  1. W.
    Registration means the information required of a Service Provider by the City in conjunction with the authorization of the Service Provider to use any portion of the Right-of-way within the City to provide Service both within and beyond the City limits.  Section 13.12.350 sets forth the specific inforamtion required. 

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  1. X.
    Repair means the temporary construction work necessary to make the Right-of-way useable.

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  1. Y.
    Repair and Restoration Costs means those costs associated with repairing and restoring the Right-of-way because of damage caused by the ROW-user, its contractors and/or subcontractors in the Right-of-way.

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  1. Z.
    Restoration means the process by which an excavated Right-of-way and surrounding area, including Pavement and foundation, is returned to the same condition, or better, that existed before the commencement of the work.

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  1. AA.
    Right-of-way means the area on, below or above Streets, alleys, bridges and Parkways in which the City has a dedicated or acquired right-of-way interest in the real property.

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BB. Right-of-way Permit means the authorization to Excavate for the construction, installation, Repair or maintenance of any type of Facility within the Right-of-way.

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CC. Routine Service Operation means a work activity that makes no material change to the Facilities and does not disrupt traffic.

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DD.  Row Use Agreement means an agreement between the City and ROW-user allowing the ROW-user to Construct and maintain facilities in the Right-of-way, and setting forth any applicable conditions or reqirements associated therewith.  For a Service Provider, a ROW Use Agreement shall include an agreement authroizing the Service Provider's use of the Right-of-way as required by Chapter 13.55 or other applicable law (e.g., Franchise, Master Right-of way License Agreement, Right-of way Agreement or Small Cell Facility Deployment Agreement.  

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EE. ROW-user means a Person, its successors and assigns, that uses the Right-of-way for purposes of work, excavation, provision of Services, or to install, Construct, maintain, Repair Facilities thereon, including, but not limited to, landowners and Service Providers. A ROW-user shall not include ordinary vehicular or pedestrian traffic or any Governmental Entity that has entered into an agreement pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2901 et seq. with the City regarding the use and occupancy of the City’s Right-of-way.

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FF. Service means a commodity provided to a Person by means of a delivery system that is comprised of Facilities located or to be located in the Right-of-way, including, but not limited to telecommunications, cable, broadband, Internet, Open Video Systems, wireless services, alarm systems, steam, electric, water, telegraph, data transmission, natural gas, Other Energy (see Section 13.55.102), petroleum pipelines, or sanitary sewerage.

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GG. Service Provider means any Person owning, possessing or having an interest in Facilities in the Right-of-way that are used for the provisions of a Service for or without a fee; provided, that this definition shall also include Persons owning, possessing or having an interest in Facilities in the Right-of-way that are used by, may be used by or are intended for use by another Person, in whole or in part, to provide a Service for or without a fee, regardless of whether the actual Facility owner provides any Service as defined herein.

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HH. Street means the Pavement and sub-grade of a City residential, collector or arterial roadway.

(History: Ord. RW-3139 §1, 2016; RW-2410 §2, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.010]

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II. Traffic Control Regulations means all applicable regulations for traffic control and safety devices, and shall include the Overland Park Traffic Control Handbook, the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and any applicable federal or state requirement. In the event of conflict between these regulations, the Overland Park Traffic Control Handbook shall control.

 

(History: Ord. RW-3296 §1, 2020)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.330 Policy.

  1. A.
    It is the policy of the City to authorize any ROW-user to utilize the Right-of-way in a competitively neutral, non-discriminatory manner that maximizes the efficient use of and conserves the Right-of-way and minimizes the burden on the Right-of-way, physically and aesthetically. Any use of the Right-of-way by a ROW-user shall be subject to the terms and conditions hereof, in addition to other applicable federal, state or local requirements.
  2. B.
    The right granted to the ROW-user to use the Right-of-way is limited to the use that the ROW-user has filed with the City in accordance with this Chapter. These rights when granted are non-transferrable and for the exclusive use of the ROW-user except where otherwise provided herein, where so stated in the ROW Use Agreement or when otherwise authorized by the City.
  3. C.
    This Chapter also is designed to regulate occupancy and excavations in the Right-of-way by providing, among other things, for the issuance of permits which grant the authority to utilize and occupy the Right-of-way within the City.
  4. D.
    All ROW-users shall be subject to all rules, regulations, policies, resolutions, and ordinances now or hereafter adopted or promulgated by the City in the reasonable exercise of its police power and are subject to all applicable laws, orders, rules and regulations adopted by governmental entities now or hereafter having jurisdiction. In addition, the ROW-users shall be subject to all technical specifications, design criteria, policies, resolutions and ordinances now or hereafter adopted or promulgated by the City in the reasonable exercise of its police power relating to permits and fees, sidewalk and Pavement cuts, utility location, construction coordination, surface restoration, and other requirements on the use of the Right-of-way.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §2, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

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13.12.340 Administration.

  1. A.
    The City Engineer is the principal City official for administration of Right-of-way Permits for work and excavations made in the Right-of-way. The City Engineer may delegate any or all of the duties hereunder.
  2. B.
    The City Engineer is the principal City official responsible for administration of the registering of a Service Provider. The City Engineer may delegate any or all of the duties hereunder.
  3. C.
    The City Engineer is hereby authorized to enact, update and revise a Manual of Infrastructure Standards to further regulate and set standards for work and structures in the Right-of-Way and inspection thereof. Such Standards shall be competitively neutral and not unreasonable or discriminatory. The City’s Manual of Infrastructure Standards is hereby incorporated by reference into this Chapter.  The City Clerk shall keep an up to date copy the City Clerk’s office.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §3, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

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13.12.345 Requirements of ROW-user with Permanent Right-of-Way Facilties

  1. A.
    Unless expressly provided otherwise by applicable City Code, any Facilities of a permanent nature in the Right-of-way shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer.
  2. B.
    Any ROW-user wishing to Construct and/or maintain Facilities of a permanent nature in the Right-of-way shall enter into a formal ROW Use Agreement with the City. Provided, driveways, sidewalks and irrigation systems shall not require a ROW Use Agreement but must otherwise adhere to the requirements of this Chapter or applicable City Code.
  3. C.
    Whether or not to approve a ROW Use Agreement with the ROW-user shall be at the City’s sole discretion.
  4. D.
    The City may require in the ROW Use Agreement any conditions it deems necessary to protect the Right-of-way and the public health, safety, and welfare.
  5. E.
    Unless expressly provided otherwise by applicable City Code, the City Manager (or designee) may approve and execute all ROW Use Agreements on behalf of the City.
  6. F.
    Service Providers meeting the requirements set forth in Section 13.12.350 through 13.12.370 of this Chapter shall be deemed to have met the requirements set forth in this Section.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296, §4, 2020)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.350 Requirements of Service Provider.

  1. A.
    No Service Provider shall be authorized to utilize the Right-of-way in any capacity or manner without first obtaining the necessary agreement authorizing the Service Provider’s use of the Right-of-way as required by Chapter 13.55 or other applicable law (e.g., Franchise, Master Right-of-way License Agreement, Right-of-way Agreement or Small Cell Facility Deployment Agreement).
  2. B.
    No Service Provider shall be authorized to utilize the Right-of-way in any capacity or manner without first providing the City with its Registration information. The Service Provider shall report any changes in its Registration information within thirty (30) days.
  3. C.
    The information required for Registration includes the following:
    1. 1.
      Identity and legal status of Service Provider, including related Affiliates.
    2. 2.
      Name, address, telephone number, and email address of officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the Registration statement and for legal notices.
    3. 3.
      Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the local representative of the Service Provider who shall be available at all times to act on behalf of the Service Provider in the event of an Emergency.
    4. 4.
      Proof of any necessary permit, license, certification, grant, Registration, franchise or any other authorization required by any appropriate Governmental Entity, including, but not limited to, the City, the FCC or the KCC.
    5. 5.
      Description of the Service Provider’s intended use of the Right-of-way.
    6. 6.
      Information sufficient to determine whether the Service Provider is subject to franchising by Kansas law or Chapter 13.55.
    7. 7.
      Information sufficient to determine whether the Service Provider has applied for and received any certificate of authority required by the KCC.
    8. 8.
      Information sufficient to determine that the Service Provider has applied for and received any permit or other approvals required by the FCC.
    9. 9.
      Such other information as may be reasonably required by the City to complete the Registration statement.
  4. D.
    Each Service Provider shall designate a Person familiar with the Facilities who will act as a local agent for the Service Provider and will be responsible for satisfying information requirements of this Chapter. The Service Provider shall present to the City the agent’s name, address, telephone number and email address. The agent shall be the Person to whom relocation notices and other such notices shall be sent, and with whom rests the responsibility to facilitate all necessary communications. The Service Provider shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the City due to the failure to provide such information to the City.
  5. E.
    Prior to construction, reconstruction, Repair, maintenance, or relocation of Facilities owned by the Service Provider in the Right-of-way, the Service Provider shall first obtain the necessary Right-of-way Permit as provided hereafter.
  6. F.
    Prior to providing Service to the City and its residents, the Service Provider shall first obtain the necessary agreement authorizing the Service Provider’s provision of services within the City as required by Chapter 13.55 or other applicable law (e.g., Franchise, Master Right-of-way License Agreement, Right-of-way Agreement or Small Cell Facility Deployment Agreement).
  7. G.
    The Service Provider shall participate in any joint planning, construction and advance notification of Right-of-way work, including coordination and consolidation of Street cut work as directed by the City Engineer. In addition, the Service Provider shall cooperate with other Service Providers and the City for the best, most efficient, most aesthetic and least obtrusive use of the Right-of-way, consistent with safety, and to minimize traffic and other disruptions, including Street cuts.
  8. H.
    The Service Provider shall furnish maps showing the location of Facilities of the Service Provider within the City as provided hereafter.
  9. I.
    The City shall not exercise its authority under this provision to in any way deter competition or discriminate against any Service Provider.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §5, 2020; Ord. RW-2410 §3, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.360 Mapping Requirement of Service Provider.

  1. A.
    The Service Provider shall keep and maintain accurate records and as-built drawings depicting accurate location of all its Facilities constructed, reconstructed or relocated in the Right-of-way.
  2. B.
    Within ten (10) days of a request by the City, the Service Provider will provide to the City information concerning such Facilities as may be reasonably requested.
  3. C.
    When available to the Service Provider, such information will be submitted electronically in an electronic format acceptable to the City and compatible with the City’s Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Johnson County Automated Integrated Mapping Systems (AIMS) provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to require the Service Provider to acquire or modify any electronic mapping system.
  4. D.
    Underground Facilities shall be differentiated from overhead Facilities.
  5. E.
    Such mapping and identification shall be at the sole expense of the Service Provider.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §6, 2020; Ord. RW-2410 §4, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.370 Service Provider's Right to Sell, Transfer, Lease, Assign, Sublet or Dispose.

Except as provided hereafter, the Service Provider shall not sell, transfer, lease, assign, sublet or dispose of its Facilities, or any portion thereof, that is located in City Right-of-way, or any right, title or interest in the same, or the transfer of any rights granted by the City to any Person either by forced or involuntary sale, or by ordinary sale, consolidation or otherwise, without notice to the City. This provision shall not apply to the sale of property or equipment in the normal course of business or to the sale or lease of Facilities to reseller Service Providers. No notice to the City shall be required for a transfer in trust, mortgage, or other similar instrument, in whole or in part, to secure an indebtedness, or for a pro forma transfer to a corporation, partnership, or other entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Service Provider.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.390 Use of the Right-of-Way.

  1. A.
    The ROW-user’s use of the Right-of-way shall in all matters be subordinate to the City’s use or occupation of the Right-of-way. The City may reserve sufficient space within the Right-of-way for future Public Improvements. Without limitation of its rights, the City expressly reserves the right to exercise its governmental powers now and hereafter vested in or granted to the City.
  2. B.
    The ROW-user shall coordinate the placement of Facilities in a manner that does not interfere with any Public Improvement and does not compromise the public health, safety or welfare, as reasonably determined by the City. Where placement is not regulated, the Facilities shall be placed with adequate clearance from such Public Improvements so as not to impact or be impacted by such Public Improvements and as required by the City’s Manual of Infrastructure Standards.
  3. C.
    The ROW-user shall consider any request made by the City concerning placement of Facilities in private easements in order to limit or eliminate future Street improvement relocation expenses.
  4. D.
    All Facilities shall be located and laid so as not to disrupt or interfere with any pipes, drains, sewers, irrigation systems, or other structures or Public Improvements already installed. In addition, the ROW-user shall, in doing work in connection with its Facilities, avoid, so far as may be practicable, disrupting or interfering with the lawful use of Right-of-way or other Public Lands of the City.
  5. E.
    All Facilities of the ROW-user shall be placed so that they do not interfere with the use of Right-of-way and Public Lands. The City, through its City Engineer, shall have the right to consult and review the location, design and nature of the Facility prior to its being installed.
  6. F.
    Whenever reasonably possible, all newly constructed Facilities shall be located underground. The ROW-user shall comply with all requirements of the City relating to underground Facilities. This requirement may be waived by the City Engineer at the City Engineer's discretion for safety concerns, or some other good cause under the condition that does not cause discrimination among ROW-users. If this requirement is waived, the Facilities shall be located as directed by the City Engineer, including, but not limited to, requirements regarding location and height.  Above ground Facilities shall comply with the Manual of Infrastructure Standards and all applicable zoning regulations, and be located in a manner that does not compromise the public health, safety or welfare.
  7. G.
    The ROW-user shall not interfere with the Facilities of the other ROW-users without their permission. If and when the City requires or negotiates to have a Service Provider cease using its existing poles and to relocate its Facilities underground, all other Service Providers using the same poles shall also relocate their Facilities underground at the same time, except transmission equipment, as defined in 47 CFR 1.40001.  Provided, any such relocations shall be subject to the appeal process contained in Section 13.12.570, as amended.
  8. H.
    The City Engineer may assign specific corridors within the Right-of-way, or any particular segment thereof as may be necessary, for each type of Facility that is currently or, pursuant to current technology, the City Engineer expects will someday be located within the Right-of-way. All Right-of-way Permits issued by City Engineer shall indicate the proper corridor for the ROW-user’s Facilities. Any ROW-user whose Facilities are currently in the Right-of-way in a position at a variance with the designated corridors shall, no later than at the time of next reconstruction or excavation of the area where its Facilities are located, move the Facilities to its assigned position within the Right-of-way, unless this requirement is waived by City Engineer for good cause shown, upon consideration of such factors as: the remaining economic life of the Facilities; public health, safety or welfare; user Service needs and hardship to the ROW-user.
  9. I.
    If, in the preparation and planning of a Right-of-way project, the City Engineer deems it appropriate for a conduit to be constructed along, across or under the Right-of-way, the City Engineer shall contact all appropriate ROW-users for their input on the planning and design of such conduit. If a ROW-user desires to Construct, maintain or operate Facilities along such Right-of-way, the City Engineer may require the ROW-user to use such conduit, and to contribute to the expense of such conduit, provided, however, the ROW-user use of the conduit is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances.
  10. J.
    All earth, materials, sidewalks, paving, crossings, utilities, other Public Improvements or improvements of any kind damaged or removed by the ROW-user shall be fully repaired or replaced promptly by the ROW-user at its sole expense and to the reasonable satisfaction of the City. Upon determination by the City Engineer that such Repair or replacement is a public safety matter, all such Repair or replacement shall be commenced within twenty-four (24) hours of notice from the City, or the City Engineer may direct the City to make such Repair or replacement and bill the ROW-user for the City cost. The City Engineer has the authority to inspect the Repair or replacement of the damage, and if necessary, to require the ROW-user to do any necessary additional work.
  11. K.
    All technical standards governing construction, reconstruction, installation, operation, testing, use, maintenance, and dismantling of a ROW-user’s Facilities in the Right-of-way shall be in accordance with the Manual of Infrastructure Standards and all applicable federal, state and local law and regulations, including those promulgated by national trade associations commonly associated with the Service provided by the ROW-user. It is understood that the standards established in this paragraph are minimum standards and the requirements established or referenced in this Chapter may be in addition to or stricter than such minimum standards. A ROW-user shall not Construct or reconstruct any of its Facilities located upon, over, under or within the City Right-of-way without first having submitted in writing a description of its planned improvement to the City Engineer and having received a permit for such improvement. The City Engineer may require that any drawings, plans and/or specifications submitted be certified by a Kansas registered professional engineer stating that such drawings, plans and/or specifications comply with all applicable technical codes, rules and regulations, unless such plans are based directly on nationally recognized codes, which are appropriately cited, and attested to on the plans by the signature of an authorized official of the organization applying for the permit.
  12. L.
    The ROW-user shall cooperate promptly and fully with the City and take all reasonable measures necessary to provide accurate and complete on-site information regarding the nature and horizontal and vertical location of its Facilities located within the Right-of-way, both underground and overhead, when requested by the City or its authorized agent for a Public Improvement. Such location and identification shall be at the expense of the ROW-user without any expense to the City, its employees, agents, or authorized contractors.
  13. M.
    Encroachments in the Right-of-way for private purposes which create a safety hazard are prohibited.
  14. N.
    The City shall have the authority to prohibit the use or occupancy of a specific portion of the Right-of-way by a ROW-user due to public health, safety or welfare considerations.
  15. O.
    The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all Right-of-way platted or otherwise dedicated to the City, regardless of whether the public infrastructure for the Right-of-way has been constructed, or has been transferred to or accepted by the City.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §7, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §2, 2016; RW-2883 §1, 2011; RW-2410 §6, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.210.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.400 Facility Relocation.

  1. A.
    The ROW-user shall promptly remove, relocate or adjust any Facilities located in the Right-of-way as directed by the City for a Public Improvement or when reasonably required by the City by reason of public health, safety or welfare. Such removal, relocation, or adjustment shall be performed by the ROW-user at the ROW-user's sole expense without expense to the City, its employees, agents, or authorized contractors and shall be specifically subject to rules, regulations and schedules of the City pertaining to such. The ROW-user shall proceed with relocations at due diligence upon notice by the City to begin relocation.
  2. B.
    The ROW-user shall promptly remove, relocate or adjust any Facilities located in private easement, as directed by the City, for a Public Improvement, at City expense, by moving such Facilities to areas within the expanded Right-of-way or within remaining private easements or remaining portions of such easements not condemned by nor disclaimed to the City to avoid conflict with City construction and improvements. The ROW-user shall disclaim those parts of its easements which lie within the expanded Right-of-way. Should the City, in the future, elect to require the ROW-user to again relocate its Facilities to other areas within the expanded Right-of-way, the cost of any such future relocation shall be borne by the City.
  3. C.
    As soon as working drawings are available for Public Improvements which will require the ROW-user to relocate its Facilities, the City shall provide the ROW-user with written notice of relocations and the anticipated bid letting date of said improvement. The ROW-user shall respond with any conflicts and a proposed construction schedule within thirty (30) days.
  4. D.
    Following notice by the City in the form of the delivery of final design plans for such Public Improvements, the ROW-user shall remove, and relocate its Facilities in accordance with the mutually agreed upon schedule, provided the project is not delayed by adverse weather conditions and other factors beyond the control of the ROW-user. The ROW-user shall certify to the City, in writing, that its Facilities have been relocated or adjusted to clear construction in accordance with project plans provided by the City.
  5. E.
    Any damages suffered by the City, its agents or its contractors to the extent caused by ROW-user's failure to timely relocate or adjust its Facilities, or failure to properly relocate or adjust such Facilities, shall be borne by the ROW-user.
  6. F.
    In the event the ROW-user is required to move its Facilities in accordance with this section, any ordinary Right-of-way Permit fee shall be waived.
  7. G.
    It is the intent of this section for both the City and the ROW-user to cooperate with one another so that the need for Facility relocation is minimized and, when required and feasible, relocations may be completed prior to receipt of bids by the City for a Public Improvement
  8. H.
     In the event that a ROW-user is required to move its Facilities for a private benefit, the ROW-user shall not bear the cost of the relocation or adjustment to the extent of such private benefit and the ROW-user shall not be obligated to commence the relocation or adjustment until receipt of funds for such relocation or adjustment.

(History: Ord. RW-3139 §3, 2016; RW-2410 §7, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.410 Protection of the Public.

  1. A.
    It shall be the responsibility of the ROW-user to take adequate measures to protect and defend its Facilities in the Right-of-way from harm and damage.
  2. B.
    The City shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of any of the ROW-user’s Facilities within the Right-of-way as a result of or in connection with any construction, excavation, grading, filling or work of any kind, including Public Improvements by or on the behalf of the City, except to the extent caused by the negligent, willful, intentional, or malicious acts or omissions of the City.
  3. C.
    The ROW-user shall be responsible to the City and its agents, representatives, and authorized contractors for all damages suffered by them including, but not limited to delay damages, Repair costs, construction delays, penalties or other expenses of any kind arising out of the failure of the ROW-user to timely perform any of its obligations under this Chapter to the extent caused by the acts or omissions of the ROW-user.
  4. D.
    The City or its authorized contractors shall be responsible for taking reasonable precautionary measures including calling for Facility locations when constructing Public Improvements.
  5. E.
    Any ROW-user who for any purpose makes or causes to be made any excavation in, upon, under, through or adjoining any Street, sidewalk, alley or other Right-of-way, and shall leave any part or portion thereof open, or shall leave any part or portion thereof disrupted with rubbish, building or other material during construction and/or the night time, shall cause the same to be enclosed with good substantial and sufficient barricades or drums equipped with the appropriate type warning lights and orange safety fencing material which is properly secured around the excavation or the disruption.
  6. F.
    Whenever a ROW-user shall Excavate any portion of Street, sidewalk, alley, driveway approach or other Right-of-way, it shall be its duty to maintain an adequate passage for vehicles and pedestrians across or around the excavation until it is refilled as specified.
  7. G.
    Any excavation left open overnight on any thoroughfare or collector type Street shall be securely covered. The ROW-user assumes the sole responsibility for maintaining proper barricades, plates, safety fencing and/or lights as required from the time of opening of the excavation until the excavation is surfaced and opened for travel.
  8. H.
    The City Engineer, upon the review and approval of a plan and details for trimming trees in the Right-of-way, may grant permission by permit to any ROW-user to trim trees upon and overhanging the Right-of-way so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with the Facilities of the ROW-user.
  9. I.
    In the event the ROW-user severely disturbs or damages the root structure of any tree in the Right-of-way to the detriment of the health and safety of the tree, the ROW-user will be required to remove and replace the tree at the ROW-user’s cost. Further, in review of the ROW-user’s plan, the City Engineer, at the City Engineer's discretion, may require the ROW-user to directionally bore around any tree in the Right-of-way.
  10. J.
    Upon the appropriate request of any Person having satisfied City procedure and ordinances, the ROW-user shall remove, raise, or lower its Facilities temporarily to permit the moving of houses or other structures. The expense of such temporary removal, raising or lowering shall be paid by the Person requesting the same, and the ROW-user may require such payment in advance. The ROW-user must be given not less than fifteen (15) days written notice from the Person detailing the time and location of the moving operations, and not less than 24-hours advance notice from the Person advising of the actual operation.
  11. K.
    The City Engineer may cause to be removed any encroachment in the Right-of-way that creates a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare, and the cost of such removal and restoration of the Right-of-way shall be borne by the ROW-user.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §8, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §4, 2016; RW-2883 §2, 2011; RW-2410 §8, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.140.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.420 Right-of-way Vacation.

  1. A.
    If the City vacates a Right-of-way which contains the Facilities of the Service Provider, and if the vacation does not require the relocation of the Service Provider’s Facilities, the City may (or where required by law shall) reserve, to and for itself and all Service Providers having Facilities in the vacated Right-of-way, an easement for the right to install, maintain and operate any Facilities in the vacated Right-of-way and to enter upon such vacated Right-of-way at any time for the purpose of reconstructing, inspecting, maintaining or repairing the same.
  2. B.
    If the vacation requires the relocation of Facilities, and
    1. 1.
      If the vacation proceedings are initiated by the Service Provider, the Service Provider must pay the relocation costs.
    2. 2.
      If the vacation proceedings are initiated by the City, the Service Provider must pay the relocation costs unless otherwise agreed to by the City and the Service Provider.
    3. 3.
      If the vacation proceedings are initiated by a Person other than the Service Provider or the City, such other Person must pay the relocation costs.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §9, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.430 Abandoned and Unusable Facilities.

  1. A.
    A ROW-user owning Abandoned Facilities in the Right-of-way must either:
    1. 1.
      Remove its Facilities and replace or restore any damage or disturbance caused by the removal at its own expense. The City Engineer may allow underground Facilities or portions thereof to remain in place if the City Engineer determines that it is in the best interest of public health, safety or welfare to do so and approves of the manner in which such Facilties are left to remain in place. At such time, the City may take ownership and responsibility of such vacated Facilities left in place; or
    2. 2.
      Provide information satisfactory to the City that the ROW-user’s obligations for its Facilities in the Right-of-way have been lawfully assumed by another authorized ROW-user; or
    3. 3.
      Submit to the City a proposal and instruments for transferring ownership of its Facilities to the City. If the ROW-user proceeds under this section, the City may, at its option purchase the equipment, require the ROW-user, at its own expense, to remove it, or require the ROW-user to post a bond in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for reasonable anticipated costs to be incurred to remove the Facilities.
  2. B.
    Facilities of a ROW-user who fails to comply with this section, and whose Facilities remain unused for two (2) years, shall be deemed to be abandoned after the City has made a good faith effort to contact the ROW-user, unless the City receives confirmation that the ROW-user intends to use the Facilities. Abandoned Facilities are deemed to be a nuisance. The City may exercise any remedies or rights it has at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, (a) abating the nuisance, (b) taking possession and ownership of the Facility and restoring it to a useable function, or (c) requiring the removal of the Facility by the ROW-user.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §10, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §5, 2016; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.440 Permit Requirement.

  1. A.
    Except as otherwise provided, no ROW-user may Excavate any Right-of-way or conduct any Repair, construction, or reconstruction of Facilities located within the Right-of-way without first having obtained the appropriate Right-of-way Permit.
  2. B.
    There are two exemptions to this provision:
    1. 1.
      Contractors working on the construction or reconstruction of Public Improvements.
    2. 2.
      ROW-users performing Routine Service Operations which do not require excavation in the Right-of-way and do not disrupt traffic for more than four (4) hours.
  3. C.
    No Person owning or occupying any land abutting on any Right-of-way shall Construct, maintain, or permit in or on the portion of the public Right-of-way to which such land is adjacent, any fixed Faciltiy, without having obtained the appropriate Right-of-way Permit.
  4. D.
    A Right-of-way Permit is required for Emergency situations. If due to an Emergency it is necessary for the ROW-user to immediately perform work in the Right-of-way, and it is impractical for the ROW-user to first get the appropriate permit, the work may be performed, and the required permit shall be obtained as soon as possible during the next City working day.  Emergency excavations shall not be backfilled prior to an inspection and the issuance of a Right-of-way Permit, unless the City Engineer determines safety considerations necessitates otherwise.
  5. E.
    No Permittee may Excavate the Right-of-way beyond the date or dates specified in the Right-of-way Permit unless the Permittee:
    1. 1.
      Makes a supplementary application for another Right-of-way Permit before the expiration of the initial permit, and,
    2. 2.
      A new Right-of-way Permit or permit extension is granted.
  6. F.
    Right-of-way Permits issued shall be conspicuously displayed by the Permittee at all times at the indicated work site and shall be available for inspection by the City Engineer, other City employees and the public.
  7. G.
    Prior to the commencement of excavation, the Permittee shall identify and locate any buried Facilities to be spray painted according to the Uniform Color Code required by the Kansas One Call.
  8. H.
    The City Engineer may require excavations by the Permittee to have a metal marker inserted into the excavation of the restored Pavement, which shall identify the ROW-user.
  9. I.
    Before receiving a Right-of-way Permit, the Applicant must show proof of any necessary permit, license, certification, grant, Registration, insurance, bond, franchise or any other authorization required by any appropriate Governmental Entity, including, but not limited to, the City, the FCC or the KCC (including but not limited to those prescribed by Chapter 13.55 or Sections 13.12.345 and 13.12.350).
  10. J.
    Any ROW-user who is found to be working in the public Right-of-way without a permit will be directed to stop work until a permit is acquired and properly posted at the work site. The only exception allowed is for Emergency Repair work.
  11. K.
    Any Permittee found to be working without providing for required safety and traffic control will be directed to stop work until the appropriate measures are implemented in accordance with the City's Traffic Control Regulations.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §11, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.020, 13.12.040 & 13.12.050]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.450 Permit Applications.

  1. A.
    Application for a Right-of-way Permit shall be submitted to the City Engineer by either the ROW-user or by the Person who will do the work and/or excavation in the Right-of-way. Before an application may be submitted, the Applicant must attend a pre-application conference, unless waived by the City Engineer.
  2. B.
    Right-of-way applications shall contain and be considered complete only upon receipt of the following:
    1. 1.
      Compliance with verification of Registration;
    2. 2.
      Submission of a completed permit application form, including all required attachments and scaled drawings showing the location and area of the proposed project and the location of all existing and proposed Facilities at such location;
    3. 3.
      A traffic control plan;
    4. 4.
      Payment of all money due to the City for permit fees and costs, for prior excavation costs, for any loss, damage or expense suffered by the City because of the Applicant’s prior excavations of the Right-of-way or for any Emergency actions taken by the City, unless the payment of such money is in dispute and timely appealed as provided hereafter or an alternative payment arrangement is approved by the City Engineer.  
  3. C.
     All applications shall be processed within the timeframes required by state and federal law.
  4. D.
     If an Applicant has submitted an application for a permit for the installation, construction, maintenance or repair of multiple Facilities, that Applicant may not submit another application for a permit for the installation, construction, maintenance or repair of multiple Facilities until the first application has been approved or denied. This provision may be waived by the City Engineer or when required by applicable law.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §12, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §6, 2016; RW-2410 §9, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.060.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.460 Liability Insurance, Performance and Maintenance Bond Requirement.

  1. A.
    The Permittee shall file with the City evidence of commercial general and automobile liability insurance with an insurance company authorized to do business in Kansas. The general liability limit will be not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in aggregate. The automobile liability limit will not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit. The insurance will protect the Permittee from and against all claims by any Person whatsoever for loss or damage from personal injury, bodily injury, death, or property damage to the extent caused or alleged to have been caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Permittee. If the Permittee is self-insured, it shall provide the City proof of compliance regarding its ability to self-insure and proof of its ability to provide coverage in the above amounts.  The City Shall be listed as an Additional Insured on all required insurance. 
  2. B.
    The Permittee shall at all times during the term of the permit, and for two (2) years thereafter, maintain a performance and maintenance bond in a form approved by the City Attorney. The amount of the bond required for a Right-of-way Permit will be $2,000 or the value of the Restoration, whichever is greater, for a term consistent with the term of the permit plus two additional years, conditioned on the Permittee’s faithful performance of the provisions, terms and conditions conferred by this Chapter. Alternatively, if the Permitee anticipates requirements for multiple Right-of-way Permits, the Permittee may choose to meet the bond requirements as follows:

- 10 permits or less/year: $15,000 annual bond
- 25 permits or less/year: $30,000 annual bond

- 50 permits or less/year: $50,000 annual bond
- Unlimted permits/year: $100,000 annual bond

Provided, in the event of a large build-out or other project of significant scope, as determined by the City Engineer, for a Service Provider, the City Engineer may increase the required bond amount, in his or her reasonable discretion, to adequately cover the large build-out or project of significant scope. Continuation of a previous year’s annual bond in order to allow additional permits is prohibited. 

  1. C.
    A copy of the Liability Insurance Certificate and Performance and Maintenance Bond must be on file with the City Clerk.
  2. D.
    No performance and maintenance bond will be required for permits issued for driveway replacement, landscaping work such as irrigation systems and tree planting or plumbing connections for new residential or commercial construction. No performance and maintenance bond or liability insurance will be required of any governmental entity, or of any residential property owner working in the right-of-way adjacent to the property owner's residence, who does not utilize a contractor to perform the excavation.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §13, 2020; Ord. RW-2501 §1, 2004; RW-2410 §10, 2002; RW-2322 §1, 2001; RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.080, 13.12.090 & 13.12.100.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.470 Right-of-way Permit Fees and Costs.

  1. A.
    The Right-of-way Permit fee shall be recommended by the City Engineer, approved by the Governing Body and listed in the Schedule of Fees maintained in the City Clerk's office.  The Permit fee shall be subject to all state and federal fee limitations.
  2. B.
    The Right-of-way Permit fee may include a Permit and Inspection Fee, and an Excavation Fee.
  3. C.
    The Right-of-way Permit fee shall be due to the City regardless of the permit application being denied, permit being revoked or whether the permit holder actually performs the work which is the subject of the permit.
  4. D.
    Fees paid for a Right-of-way Permit, which is subsequently revoked by the City Engineer, are not refundable.
  5. E.
    Except as provided for in an Emergency situation, a ROW-user who is found to have worked or is working in the Right-of-way without having obtained a permit, the fee for the permit will be double the amount had the ROW-user obtained a permit prior to beginning work.
  6. F.
    The City may also charge and collect any necessary Repair and Restoration Costs.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §14, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §7, 2016; RW-2410 §11, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.480 Issuance of Permit.

  1. A.
    If the City Engineer determines that the Applicant has satisfied the requirements of this Chapter, the City Engineer shall issue a Right-of-way Permit.
  2. B.
    The City Engineer may impose reasonable conditions upon the issuance of a Right-of-way Permit and the performance of the Permittee in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to ensure the structural integrity of the Right-of-way, to protect the property and safety of other users of the Right-of-way, and to minimize the disruption and inconvenience to the traveling public.
  3. C.
    When a Right-of-way Permit is requested for purposes of installing additional Facilities and the a performance and maintenance bond for additional Facilities is reasonably determined to be insufficient, the posting of an additional or larger performance and maintenance bond for the additional Facilities may be required.
  4. D.
    Issued permits are not transferable.
  5. E.
    If work is being done for the ROW-user by another Person, a subcontractor or otherwise, the Person doing the work and the ROW-user shall be liable and responsible for all damages, obligations, and warranties herein described.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §15, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.490 Permitted Work.

  1. A.
    The Permittee shall not make any cut, excavation or grading of Right-of-way other than excavations necessary for Emergency Repairs without first securing a Right-of-way Permit.
  2. B.
    The Permittee shall not at any one time open or encumber more of the Right-of-way than shall be reasonably necessary to enable the Permittee to complete the project in the most expeditious manner.
  3. C.
    The Permittee shall, in the performance of any work required for the installation, Repair, maintenance, relocation and/or removal of any of its Facilities, limit all excavations to those excavations that are necessary for efficient operation.
  4. D.
    The Permittee shall not permit such an excavation to remain open longer than is necessary to complete the Repair or installation.
  5. E.
    The Permittee shall notify the City no less than three (3) working days in advance of any construction, reconstruction, Repair, location or relocation of Facilities which would require any Street closure or which reduces traffic flow to less than two (2) lanes of moving traffic for more than four (4) hours. Except in the event of an Emergency as reasonably determined by the Permittee, no such closure shall take place without notice and prior authorization from the City.
  6. F.
    Non-emergency work on arterial and collector Streets may not be accomplished during the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in order to minimize disruption of traffic flow.
  7. G.
    All work performed in the Right-of-way or which in any way impacts vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall be properly signed, barricaded, and otherwise protected at the Permittee’s expense. Such signage shall be in conformance with the latest edition of the City's Traffic Control Regulations, unless otherwise agreed to by the City.
  8. H.
    The Permittee shall identify and locate any underground Facilities in conformance with the Kansas Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act Kansas One Call system, and notice shall be provided directly to Water District No. 1.
  9. I.
    The Permittee shall be liable for any damages to underground Facilities due to excavation work prior to obtaining location of such Facilities, or for any damage to underground Facilities that have been properly identified prior to excavation. The Permittee shall not make or attempt to make Repairs, relocation or replacement of damaged or disturbed underground Facilities without the approval of the owner of the Facilities.
  10. J.
    Whenever there is an excavation by the Permittee, the Permittee shall be responsible for providing adequate traffic control to the surrounding area as determined by City Engineer of the City. The Permittee shall perform work on the Right-of-way at such times that will allow the least interference with the normal flow of traffic and the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. In the event the excavation is not completed in a reasonable period of time, the Permittee may be liable for actual damages to the City for delay caused by the Permittee pursuant to this Chapter.
  11. K.
    All Facilities and other appurtenances laid, constructed and maintained by the Permittee shall be laid, constructed and maintained in accordance with acceptable engineering practice and in full accord with any and all applicable engineering codes adopted or approved by the parties and in accordance with applicable statutes of the State of Kansas, as well as the rules and regulations of the KCC or any other local, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the parties.
  12. L.
    Following completion of permitted work for new construction, the Permittee shall keep, maintain and provide to the City accurate records and as-built drawings, drawn to scale and certified to the City as accurately depicting the location of all utility Facilities constructed pursuant to the permit. When available to the Permittee, maps and drawings provided will be submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the City, if available, or in hard copy otherwise. The City Engineer may waive this requirement. Such information shall be subject in all respects and shall have the benefit of protection as set forth in the section entitled Mapping Requirements of Service Provider contained herein.
  13. M.
    The City may use the as-built records of the Service Provider’s Facilities in connection with Public Improvements.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §16, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.030.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.500 Right-of-way Repair and Restoration.

  1. A.
    The work to be done under the Right-of-way Permit and the Repair and Restoration of the Right-of-way as required herein must be completed within the dates as specified in the permit. However, in the event of circumstances beyond the control of the Permittee or when work was prohibited by unseasonable or unreasonable conditions, the City Engineer may extend the date for completion of the project upon receipt of a supplementary application for a permit extension.
  2. B.
    All earth, materials, sidewalks, paving, crossing, utilities, Public Improvement or improvements of any kind damaged or removed by the Permittee shall be fully repaired or replaced promptly by the Permittee at its sole expense and the reasonable satisfaction of the City. The City Engineer has the authority to inspect the Repair or replacement of the damage, and if necessary, to require the Permittee to do the additional necessary work. Notice of the unsatisfactory Restoration and the deficiencies found will be provided to the Permittee and a reasonable time not to exceed fifteen days will be provided to allow for the deficiencies to be corrected; provided, the City Engineer may, in the City’s Engineer’s sole discretion, approve additional time for good cause shown.
  3. C.
    After any excavation, the Permittee shall, at its expense, restore all portions of the Right-of-way to the same condition or better condition than it was prior to the excavation thereof.
  4. D.
    In addition to repairing its own Street cuts, the Permittee must restore any area within five (5) feet of the new Street cut that has previously been excavated, including the paving and its aggregate foundations.  In the event of lengthy longitudinal street cuts or multiple street cuts, the City Engineer may require the entire lane to be repaved.
  5. E.
    If the Permittee fails to restore the Right-of-way in the manner and to the condition required by the City Engineer, or fails to satisfactorily and timely complete all Restoration the City may, at its option, serve written notice upon the Permittee and its surety (regarding the bond(s) covering the work in the Right-of-way) that, unless within five (5) days after serving of such notice, a satisfactory arrangement can be made for the proper Restoration of the Right-of-way, the City shall immediately serve notice of failure to comply upon the surety and the Permittee, and the surety shall have the right to take over and complete the work; provided, however, that if the surety does not commence performance thereof within ten (10) days from the date of notice, the City may take over the work and prosecute same to completion, by contract or otherwise, at the expense of the Permittee, and the Permittee and its surety shall be liable to the City for any and all excess cost assumed by the City by reason of such prosecution and completion.
  6. F.
    The Permittee responsible for the excavation who leaves any debris in the Right-of-way shall be responsible for providing safety protection in accordance with the City's Traffic Control Regulations and any applicable federal or state requirement.
  7. G.
    If an excavation cannot be back-filled immediately and left unattended, the Permittee shall securely and adequately cover the unfilled excavation. The Permittee has sole responsibility for maintaining proper barricades, safety fencing and/or lights as required, from the time of the opening of the excavation until the excavation is surfaced and opened for travel.
  8. H.
    In restoring the Right-of-way, the Permittee guarantees its work and shall maintain it for twenty-four (24) months following its completion. During the twenty-four (24) months the Permittee shall, upon notification from the City Engineer, correct all Restoration work to the extent necessary, using any method as required by the City Engineer. Said work shall be completed within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days, of the receipt of notice from the Public Works (not including days during which work cannot be done because of circumstances constituting force Majeure or days when work is prohibited as unseasonable or unreasonable). In the event the Permittee is required to perform new Restoration pursuant to the foregoing guarantee, the City Engineer shall have the authority to extend the guarantee period for such new Restoration for up to an additional twenty-four (24) months from the date of the new Restoration, if the City Engineer determines any overt action by the Permittee not to comply with the conditions of the Right-of-way Permit and any Restoration requirements.
  9. I.
    The twenty-four (24) month guarantee period shall be applicable to failure of the Pavement surface as well as failure below the Pavement surface.
  10. J.
    Payment of an Excavation Fee shall not relieve the Permittee of the obligation to complete the necessary Right-of-way Restoration.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §17, 2020; Ord. RW-2410 §12, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.070, 13.12.110, 13.12.120 & 13.12.120]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.510 Joint Applications.

  1. A.
    Applicants may apply jointly for permits to Excavate the Right-of-way at the same time and place.
  2. B.
    Applicants who apply jointly for a Right-of-way Permit may share in the payment of the permit fee. Applicants must agree among themselves as to the portion each shall pay.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.520 Supplementary Applications.

  1. A.
    A Right-of-way Permit shall only be valid for the area of the Right-of-way specified within the permit. No Permittee may cause any work to be done outside the area specified in the permit, except as provided herein. Any Permittee who determines that an area greater than that which is specified in the permit must be excavated must do the following prior to the commencement of work in that greater area: (a) make application for a permit extension and pay any additional fees required thereby; and (b) receive a new Right-of-way Permit or permit extension.
  2. B.
    A Right-of-way Permit shall be valid only for the dates specified in the permit. No Permittee may commence work before the permit start date or, except as provided herein, may continue working after the end date. If a Permittee does not complete the work by the permit end date, the Permittee must apply for and receive a new Right-of-way Permit or a permit extension for additional time. This supplementary application must be submitted to the City prior to the permit end date.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.530 Other Obligations.

  1. A.
    Obtaining a Right-of-way Permit under this Chapter shall not relieve the Permittee of its duty to obtain any necessary permit, license, certification, grant, Registration, franchise, or any other authorization required by any appropriate Governmental Entity, including, but not limited to, the City, the FCC or the KCC (including but not limited to those prescribed by Chapter 13.55 or Sections 13.12.345 and 13.12.350), and to pay any fees required by any other City, County, State, or Federal rules, laws, or regulations. A Permittee shall perform all work in full accord with any and all applicable engineering codes adopted or approved by the parties and in accordance with applicable statutes of the State of Kansas, and the rules and regulations of the KCC or any other local, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the parties. A Permittee shall perform all work in conformance with all applicable codes and established rules and regulations and shall be responsible for all work done in the Right-of-way pursuant to its permit, regardless by whom the work is done by.
  2. B.
    Except in cases of an Emergency or with approval of the City Engineer, no Right-of-way work may be done when conditions are unreasonable for such work.
  3. C.
    A Permittee shall not disrupt a Right-of-way such that the natural free and clear passage of water through the gutters or other waterways is interfered with. Private vehicles may not be parked within or next to the permit area.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §18, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.540 Denial of Permit.

  1. A.
    The City Engineer may deny a permit or prohibit the use or occupancy of a specific portion of the Right-of-way to protect the public health, safety or welfare, to prevent interference with the safety and convenience of ordinary travel over the Right-of-way, or when necessary to protect the Right-of-way and its users. The City Engineer, at the City Engineer's discretion, may consider all relevant factors including but not limited to:
    1. 1.
      The extent to which the Right-of-way space where the permit is sought is available;
    2. 2.
      The competing demands for the particular space in the Right-of-way;
    3. 3.
      The availability of other portions of the Right-of-way or in other Right-of-way for the Facilities of the Applicant;
    4. 4.
      The applicability of any ordinance or other regulations, including City zoning regulations, that affect location of or other standards for Facilities in the Right-of-way;
    5. 5.
      The degree of compliance of the Applicant with the terms and conditions of its franchise, this Chapter, and other applicable ordinances and regulations;
    6. 6.
      The degree of disruption to surrounding communities and businesses that will result from the use of that part of the Right-of-way;
    7. 7.
      The balancing of costs of disruption to the public and damage to the Right-of-way, against the benefits to that part of the public served by the construction in the Right-of-way;
    8. 8.
      Whether the Applicant maintains a current Registration with the City;
    9. 9.
      Whether the issuance of a Right-of-way Permit for the particular dates and/or time requested would cause a conflict or interferes with an exhibition, celebration, festival, or any other event. In exercising this discretion, the City Engineer shall be guided by the safety and convenience of anticipated travel of the public over the Right-of-way.
    10. 10.
       Whether the Application complies with the Manual of Infrastructure Standards.
    11. 11.
       The adverse impact of the Facilities or the Facilities’ proposed location on any reasonable public interest necessitated by public health, safety or welfare.
  2. B.
    Notwithstanding the above provisions, the City Engineer, at the City Engineer's discretion, may issue a Right-of-way Permit in any case where the permit is necessary to:
    1. 1.
      Prevent substantial economic hardship to a user of the Applicant’s Service;
    2. 2.
      Allow such user to materially improve the Service provided by the Applicant.
  3. C.
    The City Engineer shall not issue a Right-of-way Permit for encroachments in the Right-of-way for private purposes that create a safety hazard and would be deemed a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 7.04.
  4. D.
     Any denial of a wireless communications antenna, tower or related facilities shall, in accordance with federal and state law, be made in writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record issued contemporaneously with said decision.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §19, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §8, 2016; RW-2883 §3, 2011; RW-2410 §13, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.550 Revocation of Permit.

  1. A.
    Permittees hold Right-of-way Permits issued pursuant to this Chapter as a privilege and not as a right. The City reserves its right, as provided herein, to revoke any Right-of-way Permit, without refund of the permit fee, in the event of a substantial breach of the terms and conditions of any law or the Right-of-way Permit. A substantial breach shall include, but not be limited to the following:
    1. 1.
      The violation of any material provision of the Right-of-way Permit;
    2. 2.
      An evasion or attempt to evade any material provision of the Right-of-way Permit, or the perpetration or attempt to perpetrate any fraud or deceit upon the City or its citizens;
    3. 3.
      Any material misrepresentation of any fact in the permit application;
    4. 4.
      The failure to maintain the required bond or insurance;
    5. 5.
      The failure to complete the work in a timely manner;
    6. 6.
      The failure to correct a condition indicated on an order issued pursuant to this Chapter;
    7. 7.
      Repeated traffic control violations; or
    8. 8.
      Failure to Repair Facilities damaged in the Right-of-way.
  2. B.
    If the City Engineer determines that the Permittee has committed a substantial breach of any law or condition placed on the Right-of-way Permit, the City Engineer shall make a written demand upon the Permittee to remedy such violation. The demand shall state that the continued violation may be cause for revocation of the permit, or legal action if applicable. Further, a substantial breach, as stated above, will allow the City Engineer, at the City Engineer's discretion, to place additional or revised conditions on the Right-of-way Permit, specifically related to the manner in which the breach is cured by the Permittee. Within five (5) calendar days of receiving notification of the breach, Permittee shall contact the City Engineer with a plan, acceptable to the City Engineer, for correction of the breach.

    Permittee’s failure to contact the City Engineer, Permittee’s failure to submit an acceptable plan, or Permittee’s failure to reasonably implement the approved plan shall be cause for immediate revocation of the Right-of-way Permit.

  3. C.
    If a Right-of-way Permit is revoked, the Permittee shall also reimburse the City for the City’s reasonable costs, including administrative costs, restoration costs and the costs of collection and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with such revocation.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §20, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.560 Work Requirements and Inspections.

  1. A.
    Any excavation, back filling, Repair and restoration, and all other work performed in the Right-of-way shall be done in conformance with the City's Manual of Infrastructure Standards as promulgated by the City Engineer.
  2. B.
    The Permittee shall employ a testing laboratory as approved by the City Engineer, which shall certify the proper back-filling on any Street cut. The Permittee shall pay all costs associated with such testing. This provision shall be waived when flowable fill is used as backfill or with the permission of the City Engineer.
  3. C.
    The Permittee shall notify the office of the City Engineer upon completion of the authorized work permit.
  4. D.
    The Permittee will notify the City Engineer to schedule an inspection at the start of back filling. Upon completion of all Right-of-way restoration activities, the Permittee will schedule a closeout inspection.
  5. E.
    When any corrective actions required have been completed and inspected to the City Engineer’s satisfaction, the two (2) year maintenance period will begin.
  6. F.
    In addition to the required scheduled inspections, the City Engineer may choose to inspect the ongoing permitted work in the Right-of-way at any time to ensure that all requirements of the approved permit are being met by the Permittee.
  7. G.
    At the time of any inspection, the City Engineer may order the immediate cessation of any work, which poses a serious threat to the life, health, safety, or well being of the public. The City Engineer may issue a citation to the Permittee for any work, which does not conform to the applicable standards, conditions, code or terms of the permit. The citation shall state that failure to correct the violation will be cause for revocation of the permit.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §21, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.210.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.570 Appeals Process.

  1. A.
    Whenever a Person shall deem themselves aggrieved by any decision or action taken by the City Engineer, the Person may file an appeal to the City Manager (or designee) within ten (10) calendar days of the date of notice of such decision or action.  Provided, this section shall not apply to any Person who is availing themselves of the appeal provisions set forth in K.S.A. 66-2019 (h)(6).
  2. B.
    The Persons shall be afforded a hearing on the matter before the City Manager within twenty (20) days of filing the appeal.
  3. C.
    In cases of applicability or interpretation of the rules, the City Manager may revoke such decision or action taken by the City Engineer.
  4. D.
    In cases where compliance with such decision or action taken by the City Engineer would cause undue hardship, the City Manager may extend the time limit of such decision or action, or may grant exceptions to, or waive requirements of, or grant a variance from the specific provisions of rules. The City Manager shall give due consideration to the purposes of the rules in preserving public safety and convenience, integrity of public infrastructure, and the operational safety and function of the Right-of-way.
  5. E.
    Pending a decision of the City Manager, the order of the City Engineer shall be stayed, unless the City Engineer determines that such actions will pose a threat to public safety or the integrity of the public infrastructure.

If a Person still deems themselves aggrieved after the appeal to the City Manager, such Person shall have thirty (30) days after the effective date of the City Manager's final decision to institute an action in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §22, 2020; Ord. RW-3139 §9, 2016; RW-2410 §14, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.580 Indemnification.

A ROW-user shall indemnify and hold the City and its officers and employees harmless against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs, liens, losses, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorney fees and costs of defense), proceedings, actions demands, causes of action, liability and suits of any kind and nature, including personal bodily injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which recovery of damages is sought, to the extent that it is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be caused by the negligence of the ROW-user, any agent, officer, director, or their respective officers, agents, employees, directors or representatives, while installing repairing or maintaining Facilities in the Right-of-way. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent the City, or any agent from participating in the defense of any litigation by their own counsel at their own expense. Such participation shall not under any circumstances relieve the ROW-user from its duty to defend against liability or its duty to pay and judgment entered against the City, or its agents

If a ROW-user and the City are found jointly liable by a court of competent jurisdiction, liability shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the laws of this state without, however, waiving any governmental immunity available to the City under state or federal law. This section is solely for the benefit of the City and ROW-user and does not create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other Person.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §23, 2020; Ord. RW-2410 §15, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.590 Force Majeure.

Each and every provision hereof shall be reasonably subject to acts of God, fires, strikes, riots, floods, earthquake, acts of terrorism, war, endemic, epidemic, pandemic or other public health emergency, and other disasters or circumstances beyond the ROW-user’s or the City’s control.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §24, 2020;  Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.600 Federal, State and City Jurisdiction.

This Chapter shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, the construction, operation and maintenance of the ROW-user’s Facilities shall be in accordance with all laws and regulations of the United States, the state and any political subdivision thereof, or any administrative agency thereof, having jurisdiction. In addition, the ROW-user shall meet or exceed the most stringent technical standards set by regulatory bodies, including the City, now or hereafter having jurisdiction. The ROW-user’s rights are subject to the police powers of the City to adopt and enforce ordinances necessary to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The ROW-user shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances enacted pursuant to that power. Finally, failure of the ROW-user to comply with any applicable law or regulation may result in a forfeiture of any permit, Registration or authorization granted in accordance with this Chapter.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §25, 2020;  Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.610 Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §26, 2020;  Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.620 City's Failure to Enforce.

The City's failure to enforce or remedy any noncompliance of the terms and conditions of this Chapter or of any permit granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of the City's rights nor a waiver of any Person’s obligation as herein provided.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §27, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.630 Penalties.

  1. A.
    Any Person or entity violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a public offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Every day that this chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense.
  2. B.
    The violation of any provision of this Chapter is hereby deemed to be grounds for revocation of the permit and Registration to operate with the City.
  3. C.
    The City shall have the authority to maintain civil suits or actions in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter. In addition to any other remedies, the City Attorney may institute injunction, mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent violation of this Chapter.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §28, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.12.150 & 13.12.160.]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.640 Reservation of Rights.

  1. A.
    In addition to any rights specifically reserved to the City by this Chapter, the City reserves unto itself every right and power which is required to be reserved by a provision of any ordinance under any Registration, permit or other authorization granted under this Chapter. The City shall have the right to waive any provision of this Chapter or any Registration, permit or other authorization granted thereunder, except those required by federal or state law, if the City determines as follows: (a) that it is in the public interest to do so; and (b) that the enforcement of such provision will impose an undue hardship on the Person. To be effective, such waiver shall be evidenced by a statement in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of the City. Further, the City hereby reserves to itself the right to intervene in any suit, action or proceeding involving the provisions herein.
  2. B.
    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the provisions of this Chapter shall not infringe upon the rights of any Person pursuant to any applicable state or federal statutes, including, but not limited to the right to occupy the Right-of-way.

(History: Ord. No. RW-3296 §29, 2020; Ord. RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20 Soil Erosion

13.20.010 Findings.

The Governing Body finds that there exists within the City lots or tracts of land which are not maintained so as to prevent soil, mud, rocks, debris or other materials from being washed, eroded or deposited on City streets, rights-of-way, alleys, or public or private parking lots, or other conditions which are unsafe or pose a hazard to the motoring public.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §1, 82; SE-440)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20.020 Presumption.

For purposes of this chapter, the phrase "conditions which are unsafe or pose a hazard to the motoring public" shall include, but not be limited to, each of the following conditions:

  1. A.
    obstructions which would force a motor vehicle to leave its lane or other normal path of travel in order to avoid contact with the obstruction;
  2. B.
    obstructions which would cause substantial damage upon contact with a motor vehicle;
  3. C.
    conditions which obscure lane or other road markings;
  4. D.
    conditions which obscure curbs or, on facilities without curbs, would prevent a motorist from distinguishing between travel areas and road shoulders, ditches, or other non-travel areas;
  5. E.
    conditions which make travel areas slick or otherwise prevent a motor vehicle from maintaining traction with the travel area.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §2, 82; SE-440)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20.030 Notice of Conditions.

In the event that there exists conditions which are unsafe or pose a hazard to the motoring public on any street, right-of-way, alley, or public or private parking lot, which conditions exist as a result of the failure of any person as owner or agent of the owner of any lot or tract of land to maintain the same so as to prevent such conditions, the City shall immediately notify such person of such condition and request such person to abate such conditions.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §3, 82; SE-440)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20.040 Abatement of Conditions.

If upon the exercise of due diligence, the City is unable to immediately notify any person pursuant to 13.20.030, or if, upon notification, such person is unable or unwilling to abate or mark with signs and signals such conditions within two hours of notification, or if such person agrees to abate the conditions but fails to do so, the City may proceed to abate such conditions.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §4, 82)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20.050 Assessment of Costs.

Whenever conditions which are unsafe or pose a hazard to the motoring public are abated by the City pursuant to 13.20.040, the City shall keep a record of the costs thereof and assess the same against the land causing the conditions. If the assessment for such costs is unpaid by the next time the City Clerk annually certifies City taxes to the County Clerk, the assessment shall be certified with such other taxes to the County Clerk to be collected and paid as other City taxes are collected and paid.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §5, 82)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20.060 Failure to Abate Conditions.

Any person who agrees, upon notification pursuant to 13.20.030, to abate any conditions within two hours of such notification, shall be required to abate such conditions, or mark with signs and signals, within two hours of such notification, or within a reasonable period of time thereafter if abatement is commenced within two hours. Failure to satisfy the provisions of this section shall constitute a public offense and any person convicted thereof shall be punished as provided in 13.20.080.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §6, 82)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.20.070 Remedial Action Required.

Any person who, as owner or agent of the owner of any lot or tract of land, has failed to maintain said land so as to prevent conditions which are unsafe or pose a hazard to the motoring public on any street, right-of-way, alley, or public or private parking lot, shall be required, after service of notice as hereinafter provided, to take remedial action on such person's land to prevent the recurrence of such conditions. The City shall give notice in writing to such person specifying the applicable conditions to be remedied. Such notice shall be served personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Failure to take action to remedy the conditions specified in the notice within 10 days of service of the notice shall constitute a public offense and any person convicted thereof shall be punished as provided in 13.20.080. Each day that any violation of the foregoing provisions shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §7, 82)

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13.20.080 Penalty.

Each violation of a public offense provided by this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment for not less than five days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(History: Ord. SE-1150 §8, 82)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.24 Dumping Materials on Streets

13.24.010 Prohibited.

No person shall dump, deposit, wash or spill, or cause to be dumped, deposited, washed or spilled, in or on any street, sidewalk, bike-hike trail, right-of-way, gutter, storm sewer, water course, drainage course or other public utility facility, any leaves, debris, rubbish, or any other material that damages, causes an obstruction to, or interferes with the operation of that facility.

It shall also be unlawful for any such person to allow such material to remain in or on such facility. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

(History: Ord. DD-1659 §1, 90: DD-379 §1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.24.020 Violation-Penalty.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a public offense and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 1.12.010 of this code.

(History: Ord. DD-1659 §2, 90; Amended during codification in accordance with K.S.A. 12-3015; Ord. DD-379 §2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.48 Vehicle Weight Limits on Bridges

13.48.010 Gross Weight Limits on Bridges.

The City Engineer may determine and declare maximum gross weight limits on roadway bridges in accordance with Section 12.04.196.2.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §14, 2010; BWL-2286 §1, 2001; BWL-1305 §1, 85; Amended during codification in accordance with K.S.A. 12-3015; BWL-811 §1, 74; BWL-641)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.48.020 Liability.

Any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation driving, operating or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance upon the bridges as designated in Section 13.48.010 and in violation of the weight restrictions as set forth in Section 13.48.010 shall be liable for all damages which said bridges or structures may sustain as a result of any operation, driving or moving of such vehicle, object, contrivance, weighing in excess of the maximum weight as set forth in Section 13.48.010.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §15, 2010; BWL-811 §2, 74; BWL-641)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.48.030 Violation.

Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a public offense and upon conviction shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of 1.12.010.

(History: Ord. BWL-811 §3, 74; BWL-641)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50 Cable Services Code

Contents:

Article I . General Provisions

13.50.010 Title.

This Ordinance may be referred to and cited as the "Cable Services Code" or herein as the “Code” of the City of Overland Park, Kansas.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.020 Applicability.

The requirements of this Code shall apply to the full extent of the terms herein and shall be limited in scope or application only to the extent as may be required by applicable federal or state law, including such changes in applicable law as may be hereinafter enacted. No provisions of this Code shall be disregarded pursuant to this subsection except on express application to and determination by the City to such effect based on the specific factual circumstances demonstrated. The provisions of this Code shall be deemed incorporated in each Cable Franchise granted. Nothing in this Code or amendments thereto shall be interpreted to unilaterally deprive any Person of any rights or obligations imposed by any binding and existing valid Cable Franchise or contract during the term thereof, whether entered into before or after enactment of this Code, and shall impose obligations on any such Person additional to those included in such Franchise or contract only to the extent permitted by law and to the extent not inconsistent with such Franchise or contract; provided that the failure of the City to enforce any provision herein or the failure of any Person to comply with any provision herein shall not be a waiver of the City’s right to enforce such provisions nor shall it in any way constitute evidence or agreement by the City that such Person has a valid existing Cable Franchise. The provisions of this Code shall apply irrespective of whether a Franchisee is determined to be operating pursuant to a valid Cable Franchise.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.030 Preservation of Police Power Authority.

To the extent not inconsistent with Code Section 13.50.110(e), any rights granted pursuant to this Code and pursuant to any Franchise authorized hereunder are subject to the authority of the City to adopt and enforce ordinances necessary to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Franchisees shall be subject to and comply with all applicable Laws enacted by the City pursuant to its home rule powers, to the extent not in conflict with Kansas or federal law. Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to waive a right, if any, that any party may have to seek judicial or regulatory review as to any provisions of the Code or as to actions of the parties under applicable federal law, including 47 U.S.C. 555A, as well as applicable, state, or local law currently in effect or as may hereinafter be amended.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.040 Public Inspection of Records.

Certain information required to be filed with the City pursuant to this Code is subject to inspection and copying by the public pursuant to the provisions of the Kansas Open Records Act, K.S.A. 45-215 et seq. The City shall provide a Franchisee with notice of any request by a third party for information designated as proprietary. Nothing in this Code or a Franchise shall be construed as a waiver of the provisions of K.S.A. 45-221(18).

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.050 Indemnification.

As a condition of use of the Rights-of-Way, Franchisees at their sole cost and expense, shall indemnify, protect, defend (with legal counsel representing the City that is acceptable to the City, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld) and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties, administrative and judicial proceedings and orders, judgments, remedial actions of any kind, and all costs and expenses of any kind, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense arising, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, out of the fact that the City approved a Franchise with Franchisee, the rights granted to Franchisee, or the activities performed, or failed to be performed, by Franchisee under the Franchise or use of the Rights-of-Way, or otherwise, to the extent caused by the Franchisee. This indemnification shall survive the expiration or termination of any Franchise or use of the Rights-of-Way for a period of two (2) years after the effective date of expiration or termination.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.060 No Cause of Action for Damages Against the City.

The Franchisee shall have no cause of action whatsoever against the City for damages of any kind arising from any of the provisions or requirements of a Franchise, or because of the enforcement thereof by said City, or for the failure of said City to have the authority to grant, all, or any part, of the Franchise therein granted; provided that said Franchisee expressly acknowledges that it accepted the rights therein granted in reliance upon its independent and personal investigation and understanding of the power and authority of said City to enter into the Franchise authorized therein with Franchisee; provided further that the Franchisee acknowledges by its acceptance of said Franchise that it has not been induced to enter into a Franchise upon any understanding, or promise, whether given verbally or in writing by or on behalf of said City, or by any other person concerning any term or condition of a Franchise not expressed therein; provided further that the Franchisee acknowledges by the acceptance of any Franchise that it has carefully read the provisions, terms, and conditions hereof and of its Franchise and is willing to, and does accept, all of the risk attendant to said provisions, terms, and conditions.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.070 Compliance With Laws.

To the extent not inconsistent with Code Section 13.50.110(e), in performing activities and exercising its rights and obligations under any Franchise, Franchisees shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and policies, including, but not limited to, all laws, ordinances, regulations and policies relating to construction and use of public property.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.080 Enforcement; Attorneys' Fees.

The City shall be entitled to enforce this Code and any Franchise through all remedies lawfully available, and Franchisee shall pay City its costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorneys' fees in the event that Franchisee is determined judicially to have violated the material terms of this Code or any Franchise.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.090 Relationship of the Parties.

Under no circumstances shall any Franchise authorized by this Code be construed to create any relationship of agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment between the parties.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.100 Defined Terms.

For purposes of this Code, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates that another meaning is intended. Words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the single number include the plural number, and words in the plural number include the singular. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory, and "may" is permissive. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning.

  1. A.

    Access Facilities means:

    1. 1.
      Channel capacity designated for non-commercial Public, Educational or Governmental Access use; and
    2. 2.
      The facilities and equipment for the use of such channel capacity.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. B.
    Affiliate means each person, directly or indirectly, controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Franchisee; provided that Affiliate shall in no event mean any limited partner or shareholder holding an interest of less than 15 percent of such Franchisee, or any creditor of such Franchisee solely by virtue of its status as a creditor and which is not otherwise an Affiliate by reason of owning a controlling interest in, being owned by, or being under common ownership, common management, or common control with, such Franchisee.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. C.
    Basic Cable Service means any Cable Service tier that includes the lawful retransmission of local television broadcast signals and any Public, Educational, and Governmental Access programming required by this Ordinance to be carried on the basic tier. Basic Cable Service as defined herein shall be consistent with 47 U.S.C. § 543(b)(7) (1997).

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. D.
    Cable Act means the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, (codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 521-611 (1982 & Supp. V. 1987) as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104 (1996) as it may, from time to time, be amended.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. E.
    Cable Franchise means an initial Cable Franchise authorization, or renewal thereof (including a renewal of an authorization which has been granted subject to Section 626 of the Cable Act), issued by the City, whether such authorization is designated as a franchise, permit, license, resolution, contract, certificate, agreement, or otherwise, which authorizes the construction or operation of a Cable System.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. F.
    Cable Franchisee means a Person who is granted a Cable Franchise to construct, operate or maintain Cable Facilities or provides Cable Services by use of the Rights-of-Way, and that Person's agents, employees, lawful successors, transferees, or assignees.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. G.
    Cable Franchise Fee means any tax, fee, or assessment of any kind imposed by the City or other governmental entity on a Cable Service Franchisee or its Cable Subscribers, or both, solely because of their status as such, pursuant to this Code. The term "Cable Franchise Fee" does not include: (i) any tax, fee, or assessment of general applicability (including any such tax, fee, or assessment imposed on both utilities and Cable Operators or their Cable Services but not including a tax, fee, or assessment that is unduly discriminatory against Cable Franchisees or Cable Subscribers); (ii) Capital Costs that are required by a Cable Franchise to be incurred by a Cable Franchisee for public, educational or governmental ("PEG") Access facilities; (iii) requirements or charges incidental to the award or enforcement of a Cable Franchise, including payments for bonds, security funds, letters of credit, insurance, indemnification, penalties, or liquidated damages; or (iv) any fee imposed under Title 17 of the United States Code.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. H.
    Cable Services or Services means:
    1. 1.
      The one-way transmission to subscribers of (i) video programming, or (ii) other programming service; and
    2. 2.
      Subscriber interaction, if any, which is required for the selection or use of such video programming or other programming service;

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. I.
    Cable Internet Services means the offering of direct access by a Cable System to the international computer network of both federal and non-federal interoperable packet switched data networks to customers for a fee.  For purposes of this Code, Cable Internet Service shall mean the direct access to the Internet provided to customers over the Cable System and shall include the provision of incidental services and such other revenues that are required by applicable law to be treated under the same regulation as such direct access service, but not including revenue from independent services such as Internet web design or Internet web hosting or the sale of  modems for Cable Internet Services. Except as may lawfully be required by the City or otherwise dictated by applicable law, all Franchises granted hereinafter shall authorize use of the Rights-of-Way for Cable Internet Service only pursuant to a Cable Franchise.  Pending any legally binding determination to the contrary, all payments made to the City prior to the date of such determination attributable to such Cable Internet Service under a Cable Franchise shall be irrefutably deemed to be lawful compensation for the past use of the City's Rights-of-Way.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. J.
    Cable System or System means a facility, consisting of a set of closed transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment that is designed to provide Cable Service which includes video programming and which is provided to multiple Subscribers within the Franchise Area, but such term does not include:
    1. 1.
      A facility that serves only to retransmit the television signals of one or more television broadcast stations;
    2. 2.
      A facility that serves Subscribers without using any public Rights-of-Way; or
    3. 3.
      A facility of a common carrier which is subject, in whole or in part, to the provisions of 47 U.S.C. §§ 201-226, except that such facility shall be considered a Cable System (other than for purposes of 47 U.S.C.§541(c)) to the extent such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to Subscribers, unless the extent of such use is solely to provide interactive on-demand services;
    4. 4.
      An Open Video System that complies with Section 653 of the Cable Act; or
    5. 5.
      Any facility of any electric utility used solely for operating its electric utility system.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. K.
    Capital Costs means costs associated with the purchase of assets, products or other resources that will provide service for more than one year, but shall not have any meaning inconsistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

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  1. L.
    Channel means a portion of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum which is used in a Cable System and which is capable of carrying a television channel as defined by the FCC.

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  1. M.
    City or Grantor means the City of Overland Park, Kansas.

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  1. N.
    Code means this "Cable Services Code" and all provisions herein established by this Ordinance.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. O.
    Collocation means the shared use of Facilities, including, but not limited to, the placement of conduit owned by more than one Rights-of-Way user in the same trench or boring and the placement of equipment owned by more than one user in the same or connected conduit. Collocation does not include interconnection of Facilities or the sale or purchase of capacity (whether bundled or unbundled).

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. P.
    Complaint means any oral, written or electronic, allegation, or assertion made by a Person regarding Cable Service or Cable System operations that the Cable Franchisee is not in compliance with its Franchise or this Code.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. Q.
    Converter means an electronic device that converts signals to a frequency not susceptible to interference within the television receiver of a Subscriber and, through the use of an appropriate Channel selector, permits a Cable Subscriber to view all authorized Cable Subscriber signals delivered at designated converter dial locations.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. R.
    Direct Incremental Costs means the costs actually incurred by a Cable Franchisee in meeting an obligation under its Franchise which the Franchisee would not otherwise have incurred in order to either operate and conduct the business of its Cable System or meet another obligation of the Franchise.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. S.
    Drop means the cable or cables that connect the ground block on the Cable Subscriber's property to the nearest feasible point on the Cable System in order to receive Cable Service.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. T.
    Facilities means any portion of a Cable or OVS System located in, along, over, upon, under, or through the Rights-of-Way.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. U.
    Franchise Area unless otherwise specified in the applicable Franchise, as provided for in 13.50.140.J., means the entire geographic area within the City as it is now constituted or may in the future be constituted.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. V.
    Gross Revenues means any revenue actually received by a Cable Franchisee, or by any other entity that is a Cable Operator on a Cable Franchisee's Cable System including the Cable Franchisee's Affiliates, from the operation of the Cable Franchisee's Cable System to provide Cable Services. By way of illustration and not limitation, this definition would include to the extent permitted by law revenue derived from pay cable fees, installation and reconnection fees, leased channel access fees; Converter rentals; revenue from Cable Internet Service (unless it is conclusively determined that such revenues may not be legally included as Cable Services); all Cable Service lease payments from the Cable System; payments or other consideration received by the Cable Franchisee from programmers for the carriage of programming, including home shopping channels, except as provided herein, that is accounted for as revenue under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"); advertising revenues; revenues from data transmissions to the extent these transmissions are considered Cable Services under federal law; payments or other consideration received by the Cable Franchisee for the use of the Cable System to provide Cable Service and accounted for as revenue under GAAP. Revenues which are not directly attributable to specific Cable Subscribers, including, but not limited to, leased access fees, advertising revenues, and home shopping commissions, shall be allocated among the franchising jurisdictions served by the Cable Franchisee's Cable System on a per Subscriber or other equitable basis measured in a consistent manner from period to period. Gross Revenues shall not include (i) to the extent consistent with GAAP, bad debt; provided, however, that all or part of any such bad debt that is written off but subsequently collected shall be included in Gross Revenues in the period collected; (ii) amounts collected from Cable Subscribers for public, educational and governmental access, provided, however, this exclusion does not limit a Cable Franchisee's ability to pass through franchise related costs to the extent allowed by applicable law; (iii) any taxes on Cable Services furnished by Cable Franchisee which are imposed directly upon any Subscriber or user by the State, City, or other governmental unit and which are collected by Cable Franchisee on behalf of said governmental unit; (iv) Franchise Fees collected from Subscribers, or (v) payments or other consideration received by the Cable Franchisee from programmers for carriage of programming on the Cable System to the extent that such Cable Franchisee's books and records indicate that all such payments are utilized for public interest community events or are payments for advertising or promotions which are contractually required by said programmers.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. W.
    Institutional Network or I-Net means a communication network which is constructed or operated by Cable Franchisee and which is generally available only to Institutional Users. As may be required in the applicable Cable Franchise, the I-Net may consist of capacity, fibers or both, from both within the primary cable network and/or separately constructed networks that may be dedicated to governmental, educational and other publicly funded users for two-way, broadband communications. The I-Net includes all equipment and maintenance of equipment required to make the capacity available, including, but not limited to, fiber and coaxial cable, cable modems, switching, routing, transmitting and receiving necessary for the use of the network as set out in the individual Cable Franchise.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. X.
    Institutional Network Services means the provision of an I-Net by a Cable System operator to governmental, educational and other Institutional Users pursuant to the terms of its Franchise for non-commercial applications including, but not limited to, two-way dedicated voice, video, data and telephony channels connecting and interconnecting user facilities.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. Y.
    Institutional Users means governmental, educational, and other non-profit publicly funded users delineated in the individual Cable Franchise, as may be amended from time to time with the consent of the Cable Franchisee.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. Z.
    Normal Business Hours means those hours during which most similar businesses in the community are open to serve customers. In all cases, Normal Business Hours must include some evening hours, at least one night per week, and some weekend hours.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. AA.
    Normal Operating Conditions means those Cable Services offered and controlled by the Cable Franchisee or those conditions that are within the control of a Cable Franchisee. Those conditions which are ordinarily within the control of Cable Franchisee include, but are not limited to, special promotions; pay-per-view events; rate increases; regular peak or seasonal demand periods; and maintenance or upgrade of the Cable System. Those conditions that are not within the control of Cable Franchisee include, but are not limited to, natural disasters; civil disturbances; power outages; telephone network outages; vandalism, public works projects for which no advanced notice is given, and severe or unusual weather conditions.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

BB. Open Video Services or OVS means any video programming Services provided to any person by a Franchisee certified by the FCC to operate an Open Video System pursuant to Section 47 U.S.C. 573, as may be amended, regardless of the Facilities used.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

CC. Person means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, individual, organization, governmental entity or any natural person.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

DD. Public Building means any building identified in the applicable Franchise which is owned or for the greater part occupied by the City or on behalf of the City by other governmental units performing traditional municipal governmental functions.

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EE. Renewal means a new Cable Franchise granted to an existing Franchisee.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

FF. Reports means any and all non-trade secret documents and information required to be completed and/or kept or filed by a Cable Franchisee on order of the Federal Communications Commission, State or City. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the City shall maintain such information as confidential to the extent that the Franchisee identifies specific information as such.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

GG. Rights-of-Way means the surface and space on, above and below every municipal street, alley, road, highway, lane or City right-of-way dedicated or commonly used now or hereafter for utility purposes and facilities thereon, including, but not limited to, overhead lighting facilities. This term shall not include any county, state, or federal rights-of-way except where controlled or maintained by the City, or as otherwise provided by applicable Laws or pursuant to an agreement between the City and any such Person or Agency. "Rights-of-Way" shall not include public property owned or leased by the City and not intended for right-of-way use, including, but not limited to, municipal office building property or public works facilities.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

HH. ROW Ordinance means "An Ordinance for Managing the Use and Occupancy of Public Right-of-Way for the City of Overland Park, Kansas," adopted as Ordinance No. RW-2184 that regulates the excavation, construction and use of the Rights-of-Way by all persons, or as amended or supplemented hereinafter.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

II. Service Interruption means the loss of picture or sound on one or more Channels on the Cable System.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

JJ. Standard Installation means any Service installation that can be completed using a Drop of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet or less.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

KK. Subscriber means any Person, who or which lawfully elects to subscribe for any purpose to Cable Service provided by a Cable Franchisee by means of, or in connection with, the Cable System, and whose premises or facilities are physically wired and lawfully activated to receive Cable Service from Cable Franchisee's Cable System, including Persons who receive Cable Service without charge according to the terms of the Code or Franchise.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

LL. Telecommunications Act means the Telecommunications Act of 1996 codified at Title 47 of the United States Code.

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MM. Trained Representative means employees of a Cable Franchisee who have the authority and capability while speaking with a Cable Subscriber to, among other things, answer billing questions, adjust bills, and schedule service and installation calls.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article II. Cable Services Franchise Requirements

13.50.110 Cable Franchise Requirements.

  1. A.
    Unlawful to Operate Without a Franchise. It shall be unlawful for any Person to construct, operate or maintain a Cable System or to provide Cable Service or other competing multichannel video services, including OVS, in the City without a Franchise authorizing the same, unless applicable federal or State law prohibits the City’s enforcement of such a requirement. Any such Person shall be subject to a fine of $500 per day. The payment of such fine notwithstanding, all such violators shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of this Code to the fullest extent allowed by law, including, but not limited to, the payment of a Cable Franchise Fee. This section shall not apply to a Cable Franchisee who has properly asserted its intent and is pursuing renewal of the Franchise pursuant to 47 USC § 546.
  2. B.
    Nature of Rights Granted by any Cable Franchise. Cable Franchises shall not convey title, equitable or legal, in the Rights-of-Way, and shall give only the right to occupy Rights-of-Way, for the purposes of providing Cable Services and as may be further limited by the Cable Franchise. No Franchise shall grant the right to use Facilities owned or controlled by the City or a third-party, without the consent of such party, nor shall a Franchise excuse Cable Franchisee from obtaining appropriate access or attachment agreements before locating its Facilities on the Facilities owned or controlled by the City or a third-party. To the extent not inconsistent with Code Section 13.50.110(e), all Franchises shall be deemed to incorporate and be limited by the provisions of this Code and shall create rights for the sole and exclusive use of Franchisee. Any Franchise or other authorization for Cable Services, in whatever form granted, shall not grant or include: (i) any other permit or authorization required for the privilege of transacting and carrying on a business within the City required by the ordinances and laws of the City, including the provision of communications services; (ii) any permit, agreement, or authorization required in connection with operations in the Rights-of-Way including, without limitation, permits and agreements for placing devices on or in poles, conduits, or other structures, whether owned by the City or a private entity, or for excavating or performing other work in or along the Rights-of-Way.
  3. C.
    Franchise Not Exclusive.
    1. 1.
      Any Cable Franchise granted by the City shall be nonexclusive. The Grantor specifically reserves the right to grant, at any time, such additional Franchises for a Cable Television System or any component thereof, to any other Person including itself, as it deems appropriate, subject to this Code and applicable federal and state law.
    2. 2.
      The terms and conditions of any Cable Franchises granted or renewed after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be, when taken as a whole, no less burdensome or more beneficial than any other Cable Franchises granted or renewed subject to this Ordinance, when taking into consideration, where reasonably warranted, the situation that existed at the time in which the earlier terms were adopted. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the use of identical terms or conditions, or limit the enforceability of conditions that are freely negotiated.
    3. 3.

      Further provided, nothing in this subsection shall create any remedy other than that which is provided in subsection 13.50.110.C.4 below, nor shall it be deemed to create any cause of action or claim of breach for any party.

    4. 4.

      Before granting an additional Cable Franchise, the City shall give written notice to every existing Cable Franchisee of any other proposal to service all or part of such existing Cable Franchisee's Franchise area, identifying the applicant for such additional franchise and specifying the date, time, and place at which the City shall consider and/or determine whether such additional Cable Franchise should be granted. In the event that an existing Cable Franchisee believes that the City has entered into an additional Cable Franchise with terms or provisions that are, taken as a whole, more favorable or less burdensome than the terms set forth in its Franchise, taking into consideration, where reasonably warranted, the situation that existed at the time in which the different provisions were adopted, the City shall, upon request by such existing Cable Franchisee, enter into good faith negotiations with the existing Cable Franchisee to modify the Cable Franchisee’s Franchise.

  4. D.
    Franchise Territory. Every Cable Franchise shall apply to the entire territorial area of the City, as it exists now or may later be configured.
  5. E.
    Federal, State, and City Jurisdiction.
    1. 1.
      This Chapter and Code shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state laws.
    2. 2.
      In the event that the federal or state government discontinues preemption in any area of cable communications over which it currently exercises jurisdiction in such manner as to expand rather than limit municipal regulatory authority, City may, if it so elects, adopt rules and regulations in these areas to the extent not inconsistent with applicable law and the reasonable exercise of the City's police powers.
    3. 3.
      The provisions of this Chapter and Code shall apply to all Cable Franchises granted or renewed after or simultaneously with the effective date of this Ordinance. This Chapter and Code shall also apply to all existing Cable Franchises, to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of any such Franchise or applicable law. A Cable Franchise, whether entered into before or after the enactment of this Code, (including all of Cable Franchisee's particular rights, powers, protections, privileges, immunities and obligations associated therewith as the same exist on the date hereof) shall constitute a legally binding contract between the City and Cable Franchisee, and as such, cannot be amended, modified or changed by the Grantor without the consent of Cable Franchisee in any manner whatsoever, whether by ordinance, rule, regulation or otherwise.  In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of a Cable Franchise and the provisions of this Chapter or Code, and other generally applicable regulatory ordinances of the City, the specific terms of the Franchise shall control; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall preclude the City from the proper exercise of its police powers.
    4. 4.
      In the event of a change in state or federal law which by its terms would require the City to amend this Chapter or Code, the parties shall modify the existing Cable Franchise in a mutually agreed upon manner.
  6. F.
    Initial Franchise Applications. Any Person desiring an initial Franchise for a Cable System shall file an application with the City.  A nonrefundable Application Fee as may be hereinafter established by the City shall accompany the application, which shall not be considered or credited against the collection of applicable Cable Franchise Fees.
  7. G.
    Consideration of Initial Applications. Upon receipt of any application for an initial Franchise, the designated City official shall prepare a report and make his or her recommendations respecting such application to the City Council.
  8. H.
    Franchise Renewal. Cable Franchise Renewals shall be in accordance with applicable law including, but not necessarily limited to, the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended. The City  and a Cable Franchisee, by mutual consent, may enter into Renewal negotiations at any time during the term of the Franchise.
  9. I.
    Grant of Additional Franchise and Competing Service. The City may issue, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2007, a competing Cable Franchise in the City.  The Governing Body of the City shall order publication of a notice in The Overland Park Sun of a hearing to afford the public in the Franchise Area, including other Rights-of-Way users, as well as the public at large, an opportunity to comment on the proposed Franchise Ordinance, a copy of which shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk.  In considering whether to grant one or more additional Franchises, the City may consider the following issues:
    1. 1.
      The positive and/or negative impact of an additional Cable Franchise on the community.
    2. 2.
      The ability and willingness of the specific applicant in question to provide Cable Services to the entire Franchise Area which is served by the existing Cable Franchisee. The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that any competition which may occur among Cable Franchisees will be on terms which when taken as a whole do not give a competitive advantage to one Cable Franchisee over another.
    3. 3.
      The amount of time it will take the applicant to complete construction of the proposed Cable System and activate Cable Service in the entire Franchise Area; and, whether the applicant can complete construction and activation of its Cable System in a timely manner.
    4. 4.
      The financial capabilities of the applicant and its guaranteed commitment to make the necessary investment to erect, maintain, and operate the proposed Cable System for the duration of the Franchise term. In order to ensure that any prospective Cable Franchisee does have the requisite current financial capabilities, the City may request equity and debt financing commitment letters, current financial statements, bonds, letters of credit, or other documentation to demonstrate to the City's satisfaction that the requisite funds to construct and operate the proposed Cable System are available.
    5. 5.
      The quality and technical reliability of the proposed Cable System, based upon the applicant's plan of construction and the method of distribution of signals, and the applicant's technical qualifications to construct and operate such Cable System.
    6. 6.
      The experience of the applicant in the erection, maintenance, and operation of a Cable System.
    7. 7.
      The capacity of the Rights-of-Way to accommodate one or more additional Cable Systems and the potential disruption of those Rights-of-Way and private property that may occur if one or more additional Franchises are granted.
    8. 8.
      The disruption of the availability of Cable Service within the City.
    9. 9.
      Such other information as the City may deem appropriate to be considered prior to granting any competing or overlapping Franchise.
  10. J.
    Permits for Non-Franchised Entities. The City may issue a license to a Person other than the Cable Franchisee to permit that Person to traverse any portion of a Cable Franchisee's Cable Franchise Area within the City in order to provide Cable Service outside, but not within the City.  Such license or easement, absent a grant of a Cable Franchise in accordance with this Chapter, shall not authorize nor permit said Person to provide Cable Service of any type to any home or place of business within the City.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.120 Design, Services and Capabilities.

  1. A.
    Cable System Design. Every Cable Franchisee shall offer Cable Service that meets the cable-related needs of the City. Such Cable Service shall, at a minimum, be comparable to Cable Services offered by that Cable Franchisee or its Affiliates operating any headend serving the City and surrounding municipalities in Johnson County.  The Cable Franchise shall incorporate a description of the Cable Franchisee's Cable System including the general design and capabilities of the Cable System to identify for the City how the Cable System will meet the current and future Cable needs of the City.
  2. B.
    The Cable System. Every Cable System shall pass by every single-family dwelling unit and multiple-family dwelling unit within the Franchise Area in accordance with line extension policies set forth in this Ordinance. Service shall be provided to Subscribers in accordance with the schedules and line extension policies specified in this Ordinance unless otherwise specified in the Franchise.
  3. C.
    Drops To Public Buildings.
    1. 1.
      Every Cable Franchisee shall provide installation of at least one (1) Cable Drop, and one (1) outlet, provide monthly Basic Cable Service, without charge, to Public Buildings specified by the City in the applicable Franchise, where the drop does not exceed two hundred (200) feet.  All accredited K-12 schools, and public libraries shall also receive one (1) Cable Drop and one (1) outlet and Basic Cable Service at no charge, subject to the above 200 foot limit.  The location of such Cable Drops and outlets shall be determined in cooperation with the management of the Public Building to which the connection is to be made.  Following the City's designation of additional Public Building(s) to receive Cable Service, a Cable Franchisee shall complete construction of the Drop and outlet within one hundred and eighty (180) days if the City requests construction, weather permitting and subject to payment of the Direct Incremental Costs of installation in excess of two hundred (200) feet.  Drops and outlets that are in addition to the one free Drop and outlet required by this Section shall be provided by a Cable Franchisee at the cost of Cable Franchisee's Direct Incremental Cost.  Alternatively, at an institution's request, the institution may add outlets at its own expense, as long as such installation meets the Cable Franchisee's standards, which shall be made readily available to any public entity upon request.  Additional outlets and Services to Public Buildings are subject to the applicable commercial rate.
    2. 2.
      All such Cable Service outlets shall not be utilized for commercial purposes. The City shall take reasonable precautions to prevent any use of a Cable Franchisee's Cable System in any inappropriate manner or that may result in loss or damage to the Cable System. Users of such outlets shall hold the Cable Franchisee harmless from any and all liability or claims arising out of their use of such outlets, other than for those claims arising out of improper installation or faulty equipment.
    3. 3.

      In instances where the Drop line from the feeder cable to the Public Building, school or library exceeds 200 feet, the Cable Franchisee may charge for its Direct Incremental Costs that are incurred in exceeding this length. A Cable Franchisee may require advance payment of this cost.

  4. D.
    School and Library Cable Modems. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Franchise, upon activation and commercial offering of two-way cable modem service by the Cable Franchisee within the Franchise Area, such Cable Franchisee shall provide upon written request one courtesy cable modem with Cable Internet Service without charge to every State accredited K-12 public school and public library in the Franchise Area, where the Drop does not exceed 200 feet, which may constitute an element of an individual Franchise I-Net requirement.
  5. E.
    Use of Cable Franchisee's Facilities. Subject to any applicable state or federal regulations, the City shall have the right to install and maintain, upon the poles and within the underground pipes and conduits of a Cable Franchisee, any wires and fixtures desired by the City for public purposes.  The specific terms and conditions of such access shall be set out in the individual Cable Franchise Agreement.  Provided, however, that (a) such use by Grantor shall not interfere with the current or future use by Cable Franchisee or any pre-existing user or lessor of Grantee's facilities; (b) such use by Grantor is restricted to non-commercial public purposes; and (c) Grantor takes reasonable precautions to prevent any use of Cable Franchisee's facilities in any manner that results in an inappropriate use thereof, or any loss or damage to the Cable System.  For the purposes of this subsection, "public purposes" includes, but is not limited to, the use of the structures and installations for Grantor fire, police, traffic, utility, and/or signal systems, but not for commercial Cable System purposes in competition with the Cable Franchisee.
  6. F.
    Upgrade of System. Every Cable Franchisee shall upgrade its Cable System (herein referred to as the "System Upgrade"), if required, as set forth in its respective Franchise.
  7. G.
    Emergency Alert Capability. Every Cable Franchisee shall at all times provide the System capabilities to comply with the FCC's Emergency Alert System rules and regulations. Provided, that if the FCC at some future date eliminates the current regulations the City and Cable Franchisee shall mutually agree upon the applicable standard on a going forward basis.
  8. H.
    Periodic Review. The Cable Franchise shall include provisions to provide for a "periodic review" between the City and a Cable Franchisee to evaluate changes in law, technology, or service, and reasonable procedures for mutually agreed upon modifications to the Cable Franchise to incorporate changes identified as desirable or necessary as a result of any such periodic review.
  9. I.
    Closed Captioning and Descriptive Audio Service. Every Cable Franchisee will make audio descriptive service and closed captioning capabilities available to the extent required by state and federal law.
  10. J.
    Standby Power. Within twelve (12) months of activation of the System, the Cable Franchisee shall provide standby power generating capacity capable of providing at least twelve (12) hours of emergency supply at the Cable System Headend. For nodes, two hours with emergency power supply. Every Cable Franchisee shall maintain standby power System supplies throughout the major trunk cable networks capable of providing emergency power within the standard limits of commercially available power supply units.
  11. K.
    Status Monitoring. Every Cable Franchisee shall provide an automatic status monitoring System, or a functional equivalent, when the Cable System has been activated for interactive service provided that such status monitoring is technically and economically feasible.
  12. L.
    HDTV/ATV Conversion. Conversion to High Definition Television/Advanced Television (HDTV/ATV) formats shall occur in accordance with applicable law.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.130 Institutional Network, And Public Educational And Governmental Access Or "PEG Access".

  1. A.
    Institutional Network, Access Channels.
    1. 1.
      Every Cable Franchisee shall, to the extent required in its Franchise and subject to applicable law, provide or fund an Institutional Network, or PEG Access Facilities or other public interest services, or some combination of the same, for use by Institutional users. Such obligations shall be comparable to support, when taken as a whole, provided by other existing Cable providers within the City. Such public interest requirements shall at a minimum satisfy the community need for such facilities and/or services as determined by the Governing Body for the period of the applicable Franchise.
    2. 2.
      Every Cable Franchisee shall also provide channel capacity and support for Public, Educational and Government Access Channels, as specified in their Franchise. All such PEG Access Channels shall be available to all Subscribers as part of their Basic Cable Service. Given the on-going changes in the state of technology as of the Effective Date of this Code, absent the express written consent of the City, Cable Franchisee shall transmit PEG Access Channels in the format or technology utilized to transmit all of the Channels on the Basic Cable Service tier. Oversight and administration of the PEG Access Channels shall be set forth in the Franchise.
  2. B.
    Proof of Performance Testing. To ensure high quality service on the Access Channels, results of proof of performance testing as required by applicable federal law throughout the System and on all required Channels will be made available to the City upon request to the extent required in a Franchise. Every Cable Franchisee will monitor the Cable System to determine and ensure that the level of technical quality of the System's transmission of Access Channels is in conformance with FCC Rules and is the same as on other Channels transmitted on the Cable System.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.140 Technical Standards and Customer Service Practices.

  1. A.
    General Technical Standards and Customer Service Practices.
    1. 1.
      To the extent set forth herein this Code incorporates Cable Service technical standards and establishes customer service practices that every Cable Franchisee must satisfy.
    2. 2.
      Every Cable Franchisee shall maintain such equipment and keep such records as required to comply with all customer service and technical standards required by these regulations and other applicable laws. The Cable Franchisee shall at all times assist and cooperate with Grantor in explaining, interpreting and understanding such records or reports.
  2. B.
    Test and Compliance Procedure. Tests for a Cable System shall be performed periodically in a manner so as to conform with FCC specifications. The tests may be witnessed by representatives of the City and written test reports shall be made available to the City upon request. If any test locations fail to meet the performance standards, the Cable Franchisee shall be required to indicate what corrective measures have been taken and shall have the site retested.
  3. C.
    Cable System Office Hours and Telephone Availability.
    1. 1.
      Every Cable Franchisee shall maintain a conveniently located customer service center, which shall include a place where Subscribers may pay their bills, pick up and return converter boxes and comparable items and receive information on the Cable Franchisee and its services. Such service center shall be open at least during Normal Business Hours. Cable Franchisee shall also maintain a publicly listed tollfree or local telephone line that is available to Subscribers twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
    2. 2.
      Every Cable Franchisee shall have Trained Company Representatives available to respond to Subscriber telephone inquiries during Normal Business Hours.
    3. 3.
      After Normal Business Hours, the telephone access line may be answered by a service or an automated response system, including an answering machine. Inquiries received after Normal Business Hours must be responded to by a Trained Representative on the next business day.
    4. 4.
      Under Normal Operating Conditions, telephone answer time by a Trained Customer Service representative or automated response unit, including wait time, shall not exceed thirty (30) seconds when the connection is made. If a call must be transferred, transfer time shall not exceed thirty (30) seconds. Under Normal Operating Conditions, these standards shall be met no less then ninety percent (90%) of the time, measured on a quarterly basis.
    5. 5.
      Under Normal Operating Conditions, a Cable Franchisee shall establish an inbound telephone system upon which Subscribers shall not receive a busy signal more than three percent (3%) of the time.
    6. 6.
      A Cable Franchisee will not be required to acquire equipment or perform surveys to measure compliance with the telephone answering standards above unless an historical record of complaints indicates a clear failure to comply.
  4. D.
    Service Calls and Installations. Under Normal Operating Conditions, each of the following standards must be met no less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the time as measured on a quarterly basis:
    1. 1.
      Standard Installations will be performed within seven (7) business days after an order has been placed. "Standard Installations" are those that are located up to 125 feet from the existing distribution system.
    2. 2.
      The appointment window alternatives for installations, service calls, and other installation activities, will be either a specific time or, within a maximum four (4) hour time block during Normal Business Hours. The Cable Franchisee may schedule service calls and other installation activities outside of Normal Business Hours for the express convenience of a Subscriber, if so requested.
    3. 3.
      A Cable Franchisee may not cancel an appointment with a Subscriber after the close of business on the business day prior to the scheduled appointment.
    4. 4.
      If a Cable Franchisee's representative is running late for an appointment with a Subscriber and will not be able to keep the appointment as scheduled, the Subscriber must be contacted. The appointment must be rescheduled, as necessary, at a time which is convenient for the Subscriber.
  5. E.
    Repairs and Interruptions.
    1. 1.
      Under Normal Operating Conditions and excluding conditions beyond the control of a Cable Franchisee, every Cable Franchisee will begin working on Service Interruptions and outages within a reasonable time frame but in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours after the Service Interruption or outage becomes known. The Cable Franchisee must begin actions to correct other service problems on the business day following notification of such service problems.
    2. 2.
      The term "Service Interruption" means the loss of picture or sound on one or more cable channels.
    3. 3.
      Work on service problems, excluding conditions beyond the control of a Cable Franchisee, must begin by the next business day after notification of the problem.
    4. 4.
      Outside repairs to cable plant which cannot be made by the initial service technician dispatched, shall under Normal Operating Conditions be re-scheduled within the next business day after the originally scheduled service call. The Subscriber does not need to be home for outside plant and line repairs.
    5. 5.
      A Cable Franchisee may interrupt service only for good cause and for the shortest time reasonably possible, including interruption for System Upgrade, maintenance and repair. Subject to the reasonable safety precautions for the benefit of the Cable Franchisee's employees and agents, routine maintenance shall occur at times that affect the fewest number of Subscribers, generally between 12:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. To the extent that specific neighborhoods will be affected by a planned outage, such as during an upgrade, the Cable Franchisee shall provide advance notice through telephone calls, door hangers and/or other reasonable means.
    6. 6.
      Upon Subscriber request a Cable Franchisee shall provide a credit equivalent to a pro rata of the monthly cable rate for each Service Interruption exceeding four (4) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period, unless it is demonstrated that the Subscriber caused the outage, or the outage was planned as part of an upgrade or other work that occurred between the hours of 12:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M., of which the City and the Subscriber received appropriate prior notification. A Subscriber is entitled to a full refund for any disruption to a pay per view event. These credits and refunds shall be made available upon request by Subscriber describing the time, date and nature of the disruption experienced.
    7. 7.
      Technicians capable of performing service related emergency repairs and maintenance must be available twenty-four (24) hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
    8. 8.
      No charge shall be made to a Subscriber for any service call relating to Cable Franchisee owned and Cable Franchisee maintained equipment after the initial installation of Cable Service unless the problem giving rise to the service request can be demonstrated by Cable Franchisee to have been:
      1. a.
        Caused by the negligence, malicious destruction, illegal tampering, or theft of Cable Service or of cable equipment by the Subscriber; or
      2. b.
        A problem established as having been non-Cable System or Cable Service in origin.

A Cable Franchisee may also assess a service charge for service calls in instances where the problem was not caused by the Cable Franchisee.

  1.   
    1. 9.
      Cable Drop lines, cable trunk lines, or any other type of outside wiring that comprise part of a Cable Franchisee's Cable System that are located underground, shall be placed in such locations pursuant to City Code, and the surrounding ground shall be restored as close as is practical to its condition immediately prior to such underground construction activity within a reasonable period of time after connection to the Cable System. Except for a Cable Franchisee's maintenance facilities, no Cable Drop line, cable trunk line, or any other type of outside wiring shall be permitted to lay upon the ground for an unreasonable period of time within the City, except for the express purpose of being immediately connected to the Cable System of Cable Franchisee. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to all installation, reinstallation, service or repair commenced by a Cable Franchisee within the City during Normal Operating Conditions.
  1. F.
    Disconnections and Downgrades.
    1. 1.
      If any Subscriber fails to pay a properly due monthly Subscriber fee, or any other properly due fee or charge, the Cable Franchisee may disconnect the Subscriber's outlet; provided, however, that such disconnection shall not be effected until after the later of: (i) thirty (30) days after the due date of said delinquent fee or charge; or (ii) fifteen (15) days after delivery to Subscriber of written notice of the intent to disconnect. If a Subscriber pays before expiration of the later of (i) or (ii), the Cable Franchisee shall not disconnect. Provided, however, that this Section does not apply to Subscribers disconnected as a result of insufficient funds.
    2. 2.
      Absent extenuating circumstances, no Subscriber may be disconnected without prior written notice, the above notification of intent to disconnect in subsection 13.50.140.F.1 above shall satisfy this notice requirement. Provided, however, that no such prior notification requirement shall apply to disconnections for theft of service, or other violations of law.
    3. 3.
      No Subscriber may be disconnected for non-payment if payment of outstanding balances is made before the scheduled date for disconnection, up to and including the last business day before the scheduled disconnection.
    4. 4.
      No Subscriber may be disconnected due to a Cable Franchisee's failure to timely or correctly post payments.
    5. 5.
      Unless requested by the Subscriber, no disconnection requiring a cable service representative on site at a Subscriber's premises may be disconnected outside of Normal Business Hours or on Sundays or holidays.
    6. 6.
      Absent extenuating circumstances, a Cable Franchisee is not required to reconnect a Subscriber with an undisputed outstanding balance.
    7. 7.
      A Cable Franchisee is permitted to refuse orders for premium or "pay per view" services from Subscribers with a record of non-payment.
    8. 8.
      A Cable Franchisee may disconnect Subscriber premises that are responsible for signal leakage in excess of applicable federal limits. A Cable Franchisee may effectuate such disconnection without advance notice, provided that a Cable Franchisee shall immediately notify the Subscriber with door tags and/or telephone calls or other reasonable means. If the source of the signal leakage is remedied, and the Subscriber was not the cause of such leakage the Cable Franchisee shall reconnect the Subscriber at no charge. If the Subscriber was the cause of the signal leakage the Cable Franchisee may charge a reasonable reconnection fee. For purposes of this Section, use of FCC-approved navigation devices does not in and of itself constitute Subscriber caused signal leakage.
    9. 9.
      Subscribers may request disconnection or a downgrade of cable service at any time. A Cable Franchisee may not impose any charge for service delivered after the requested date of disconnection. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Cable Franchisee may impose a charge for service delivered after the requested date of disconnection if the terms and conditions of subscribing to such service were clearly disclosed to the Subscriber at the time of subscription. As provided under federal law, subscribers may request a downgrade at no charge if made within thirty (30) days of a rate increase.
    10. 10.
      Nothing in this Chapter or Code shall limit the right of a Cable Franchisee to reasonably deny Cable Service to any household or individual which has a negative credit or cable service history with the Cable Franchisee or another Person as verified by a credit reporting agency, which may include non-payment of bills, theft or damage to the Cable Franchisee's or other Person's equipment, outstanding balances, or threats or assaults on employees of the Cable Franchisee in the course of their employment.
  2. G.
    Communications Between Cable Franchisee and Subscribers.
    1. 1.
      Notifications to Subscribers:
      1. a.
        Every Cable Franchisee shall provide written information to Subscribers on each of the following topics at the time of installation, at least annually to all Subscribers, and at any time upon request of a Subscriber:
        1. i.
          Product and Services offered;
        2. ii.
          Prices and options for programming Services and conditions of subscription to programming and other Services and facilities.
        3. iii.
          Installation and service maintenance policies;
        4. iv.
          Instructions on how to use Services;
        5. v.
          Channel positions of programming offered on a System; and
        6. vi.
          Billing and Complaint procedures, including the name, address and telephone number of the City.
      2. b.
        Subscribers will be given thirty (30) days advance notice of any changes in rates, programming Services, or Channel positions, if the change is within the control of the Cable Franchisee. All such notices shall be provided in writing by any reasonable means. In addition, the Cable Franchisee shall notify Subscribers thirty (30) days in advance of any significant changes in other information required by this Section. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision of this Code to the contrary, a Cable Franchisee shall not be required to provide prior notice of any rate change that is the result of a regulatory fee, Cable Franchise Fee, or any other fee, tax assessment, or change of any kind imposed by any government entity on the transaction between the Cable Franchisee and the Subscriber.
    2. 2.
      Billing.
      1. a.
        Bills must be clear, concise, and understandable. Bills must be fully itemized, including, but not limited to, Basic and premium Service charges and equipment charges.
      2. b.
        Bills must clearly delineate all activity during the billing period, including optional charges, rebates, and credits.
      3. c.
        In case of a billing dispute, a Cable Franchisee must respond to a written Complaint from a Subscriber within thirty (30) calendar days.
      4. d.
        Credits for Service shall be issued no later than the Subscriber's next billing cycle after determination that the credit is warranted.
    3. 3.
      Late Charges. A Cable Franchisee may impose a monthly fee for any delinquent balance owed by a Subscriber, subject to the following:
      1. a.
        At least ten (10) days before the date the fee is imposed, the Subscriber shall be given written notice, on the face of the bill or by separate notice of:
        1. i.
          The date after which the fee will be imposed if the balance is not paid; and
        2. ii.
          The amount of the fee that will be imposed; and
      2. b.
        The Fee for the delinquent payment shall not exceed the state statutory maximum as may be amended from time-to time.
    4. 4.
      Credits and Refunds. Credit or refund checks will be issued promptly, but no later than either:
      1. a.
        The Subscriber's next billing cycle following resolution of the request or thirty (30) days, whichever is earlier, or
      2. b.
        The return of equipment supplied by the Cable Franchisee if Cable Services are terminated.
  3. H.
    Complaint Log. Subject to the privacy provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 521 et seq., every Cable Franchisee shall prepare as necessary and maintain written records of Complaints made to them and the resolution of such Complaints, including the date of such resolution. For purposes of this requirement all Complaints that result in the dispatch of a service technician shall be individually logged and for all other Complaints the Cable Franchisee may satisfy this requirement by the creation of a periodic written summary of the type of Complaint(s) and where appropriate their resolution. Such Complaint logs and summaries shall be on file at the office of Cable Franchisee for three (3) years, and available for inspection by the City upon request.
  4. I.
    Parental Control. Every Cable Franchisee shall make available to any Subscriber upon request a "lockout" device, which may be included within the Converter, for blocking both video and audio portions of any channel(s) of programming entering the Subscriber's premises. Such device shall be provided at a reasonable charge, except to the extent that federal law specifically provides otherwise. A Cable Franchisee may, however, require a reasonable security deposit for the use of such a device.
  5. J.
    Service Area.
    1. 1.
      A Cable Franchisee may not discriminate in the build-out of its Cable System to a particular area of the City or provision of cable Service to individual or groups of residents on the basis of race, creed, religion, or economic condition. A Cable Franchisee shall serve all areas of the City with populations of at least ten (10) dwelling units per one quarter (1/4) aerial cable mile, including areas annexed subsequent to the grant of the Franchise, unless otherwise provided by Franchise ordinance. Such line extension requirements may be modified in a Franchise such as where a franchise is granted to a prior existing Cable operator located in an area annexed subsequent to the adoption of this Code, or such other circumstances that are sufficiently unique as determined by the Governing Body as not to create an unfair competitive advantage.
    2. 2.
      Special Agreements. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a Cable Franchisee from serving areas not covered under this section upon agreement with developers, property owners or residents.
  6. K.
    Customer Service Reporting Requirements. The City may require upon reasonable request that a Cable Franchisee periodically furnish to City semi-annual reports and any other reasonable information relevant to the Cable Franchisee's compliance with the customer Service requirements of this Chapter measured on a quarterly basis to the extent that the Cable Franchisee maintains such reports and information.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.150 Operation and Maintenance.

  1. A.
    Open Books and Records. Every Cable Franchisee shall cooperate with the City with respect to City's administration of this Code and any applicable Franchise subject to it.  Subject to the privacy provisions of the Cable Act, City shall have the right to inspect, upon three (3) business days notice, during Normal Business Hours, all books, records, maps, plans, certified financial statements, service complaint logs, performance test results, and other existing like materials of a Cable Franchisee that relate and are material to the operation of the Cable Franchisee's Cable System and that are reasonably necessary to Grantor's enforcement or administration of this Code or the Cable Franchisee's Franchise.  A Cable Franchisee shall not be required to maintain any books or records for franchise compliance purposes longer than three (3) years, except that financial records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the required Cable Franchise Fee payments shall be kept for six (6) years.  Upon request, the City will treat designated information disclosed by a Cable Franchisee as confidential to the extent permissible under state and federal law and will advise said Cable Franchisee of any third-party requests for such information so that Franchisee may take appropriate and authorized steps to protect its rights.  All such review of a Cable Franchisee's books and records shall be performed by an independent party if the City itself enters into the business as a competitor.
  2. B.
    Communications with Regulatory Agencies. Copies of all non-confidential petitions, applications, communications, and reports submitted by a Cable Franchisee to the FCC, Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other federal or state regulatory commission or agency which directly relate to the operation of the Cable System in the City shall be made available contemporaneously to the City upon request.  Copies of responses from the above regulatory agencies to a Cable Franchisee likewise shall be made available promptly to the City upon request.  If the City is specifically named in any such pleading or response, the City shall automatically be furnished a copy.
  3. C.
    Annual Reports.
    1. 1.
      Upon request, a Cable Franchisee shall make available to City, within ninety (90) days of the end of each of the applicable Cable Franchisee's fiscal years during the term of this Franchise, the following:
      1. a.
        A revenue statement certified by a representative of the Cable Franchisee showing the Gross Revenues of the Cable Franchisee for the preceding fiscal year;
      2. b.
        A current list of names and addresses of each officer and director and other management personnel of the Cable Franchisee;
      3. c.
        A statement of the Cable Franchisee's current billing practices and charges;
      4. d.
        A copy, if any, of the Cable Franchisee's current Subscriber Service contract; and
      5. e.
        A copy of Annual Reports to stockholders, if any, for operating company and parent company.
      6. f.
        An index of all technical and operational reports that Franchisee is required to develop and maintain in its public file with respect to its Cable System pursuant to federal law.

Other than subsection (f), all of the above information shall not be required annually unless there is a change after the first filing.

  1.   
    1. 2.
      City and its agents and representatives shall have authority to arrange for and conduct an audit during Normal Business Hours of the books and records of Cable Franchisee that are reasonably necessary for the enforcement of a Franchise. A Cable Franchisee shall first be given thirty (30) days notice of the audit, the description of and purpose for the audit, and a description, to the best of City's ability, of the books, records, and documents that City wants to review. The costs and expense of such audit shall be borne by the Cable Franchisee if the audit reveals an underpayment of five percent (5%) or more.
    2. 3.
      Any review or audit of a Cable Franchisee's books and records shall be performed by an independent party if the City itself enters into business as a competitor to a Cable Franchisee. In such case, all confidential information obtained during the audit shall not be disclosed to the City or any other party.
  1. D.
    Service Contract and Subscriber Information.
    1. 1.
      A Cable Franchisee shall have authority to promulgate such rules, regulations, terms, and conditions governing the conduct of its business as shall be reasonably necessary to enable the Cable Franchisee to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under this Chapter and its Cable Franchise and to assure uninterrupted Cable Service to all of its Subscribers; provided such rules, regulations, terms, and conditions shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this Code, federal, state and/or local law, or any applicable rules and regulations.
    2. 2.
      Upon request, a Cable Franchisee shall submit to City any standard residential Subscriber contract form that it utilizes. If no written contract exists, a Cable Franchisee shall file with the City a document completely and concisely stating the terms of the standard residential Subscriber contract offered.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.160 Financial Provisions, Remedies, Procedures and Due Process.

  1. A.
    Annual Cable Franchise Fee.
    1. 1.
      As compensation for grant of a Cable Franchise and in consideration of permission to use the Rights-of-Way of the City for the construction, operation, maintenance and reconstruction of a Cable System, and to defray the costs of Cable Franchise obligations, every Cable Franchisee shall pay to the City on an annual basis throughout the term of its Cable Franchise, a sum totaling five percent (5%) of the Cable Franchisee's Gross Revenues.
    2. 2.
      Further, every Cable Franchisee that offers any "bundled" services shall fairly reflect as part of its calculation of applicable Franchise Fees an appropriate and reasonable division of services among the various services offered. The specific cost accounting for such revenue attribution shall be set out in the individual Franchise or other agreement.
    3. 3.
      Payments due City under this section shall be computed quarterly, for the preceding quarter, as of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Each quarterly payment shall be due and payable no later than forty five (45) days after the dates listed in the previous sentence. Each payment shall be accompanied by a brief report by the Cable Franchisee showing the basis for the computation and a "Cable Franchise Fee Worksheet," listing all of the sources of revenues attributable to the operation of the Cable Franchisee's System.
    4. 4.
      Should any additional monies be due to the City as a result of information contained in the annual financial report of a Cable Franchisee or by audit as permitted by this Chapter, the Cable Franchisee shall pay such additional monies to the City within sixty (60) days after receipt of notice of same from the City.
    5. 5.
      In the event that any of the quarterly Cable Franchise Fee payments are not timely made, a Cable Franchisee shall also pay the City interest thereon at the then-current prime rate. Said interest to be applied commencing with the forty-fifth (45th) day after the end of the quarter and continuing until all such overdue sums (including interest) are paid.
    6. 6.
      No acceptance of any payment shall be construed as an accord that the amount paid is in fact the correct amount, nor shall such acceptance of payment be construed as a release of any claim the City may have for further sums payable under the provisions of this Chapter, Code or applicable Franchise. All amounts paid shall be subject to audit and re-computation by the City or its designee, at any time upon reasonable notice and specification of the documents requested to be reviewed. City's right to audit, and the Cable Franchisee's obligations to retain records related to the Cable Franchise Fee audit, shall expire six (6) years from the date on which each Cable Franchise Fee payment by the Cable Franchisee is due.
  2. B.
    Security Fund. Each Cable Franchisee may be required to maintain a security fund with the City to ensure compliance with this Code and applicable Franchise, in an amount and in a manner as set forth in the Cable Franchisee's Franchise.
  3. C.
    Bonds, Indemnification, and Insurance. Each Cable Franchisee shall maintain bonds and insurance with the City in amounts and in a manner as set forth in the Cable Franchisee's Franchise, and as required by the ROW Code. Each Cable Franchisee also shall be required to indemnify the City in a manner as set forth in Article 1 and in the Cable Franchisee's Franchise.
  4. D.
    Remedies and Enforcement Procedure.
    1. 1.
      Whenever the City has reason to believe that a Cable Franchisee has violated any material provision of this Code or its Franchise, including the customer service and telephone availability requirements, the City shall first notify the Cable Franchisee in writing of the violation and demand correction within a reasonable time, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days. If the Cable Franchisee fails to demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that no violation exists, or if the Cable Franchisee fails to correct the violation within the time prescribed, or if the Cable Franchisee is unable to correct the violation and fails to commence corrective action within the time prescribed and to diligently remedy such violation thereafter, the Cable Franchisee shall then be given written notice of not less than thirty (30) days of a public hearing to be held before the City Council. Said notice shall indicate with reasonable specificity the violation alleged to have occurred. This procedure shall apply to all alleged Code or Cable Franchise violations, including those in which grounds for revocation are considered.
    2. 2.
      At the public hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all relevant evidence and thereafter render written findings and a written decision based upon the evidence.
    3. 3.
      In the event the Cable Franchisee has corrected the violation or promptly commenced correction of such violation after notice thereof from the City and is diligently proceeding to fully remedy the violation, or that no violation has occurred, the proceedings shall terminate and no penalty or other sanction shall be imposed.
    4. 4.
      In the event that a violation exists and that the Cable Franchisee has not corrected the same in a satisfactory manner or did not promptly commence and diligently proceed to correct the violation, the City may impose penalties and/or liquidated damages from the security fund, as follows:
      1. a.
        For system construction schedule violations, including, but not limited to provisions relating to initial construction schedules and system upgrade construction schedule, $500 per day of non-compliance;
      2. b.
        For all other violations, $250 per day per violation.

The City shall provide the Cable Franchisee with written notice of its decision together with a written finding of fact explaining the basis for such a decision.

  1.   
    1. 5.
      If the City elects to assess penalties or liquidated damages, then such election shall constitute the City's exclusive remedy for a period of sixty (60) days. Thereafter, if the Cable Franchisee remains in non-compliance, the City may pursue any other available remedy, including Franchise revocation.
    2. 6.
      In the event that a Cable Franchise is cancelled or terminated by reason of the default of the Cable Franchisee, the security fund deposited pursuant to the Cable Franchise shall remain in effect and available to the City until all pending claims or penalties are resolved or settled, after which point any remaining amounts in the security fund shall revert to the possession of the Cable Franchisee.
    3. 7.
      The rights reserved to the City with respect to the security fund are in addition to all other rights of City, whether reserved by this Code, applicable Cable Franchise, or authorized by law, and no action, proceeding, or exercise of a right with respect to such security fund shall affect any other right City may have.
    4. 8.
      The foregoing provisions shall not be deemed to preclude the City from obtaining any other available remedies for repeated violations, of the same general type.
  1. E.
    Grounds for Revocation. In addition to any rights in this Code or applicable Franchise, the City reserves the right to revoke a Franchise, and all rights and privileges pertaining thereto, in the event that any of the following occur, and the City and a Cable Franchisee are not able to mutually agree upon a cure or alternate remedy:
    1. 1.
      The Cable Franchisee substantially violates any material provision of this Code or its Franchise;
    2. 2.
      The Cable Franchisee practices an act of fraud or deceit upon the City; or
    3. 3.
      The Cable Franchisee becomes insolvent or is adjudged bankrupt.
    4. 4.
      In revoking a Franchise the City shall utilize the enforcement procedures set forth in subsection 13.50.160.D. above.
  2. F.
    Right of Appeal.
    1. 1.
      Upon the imposition of a penalty or revocation decision, a Cable Franchisee shall have a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days subsequent to the date of the formal adoption of the decision by the City Council within which to file an appeal with a court of competent jurisdiction.
    2. 2.
      During any such appeal period, the Cable Franchise shall remain in full force and effect.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.170 Foreclosure, Receivership and Abandonment.

  1. A.
    Foreclosure. Upon the foreclosure or other judicial sale of all or a part of the Cable System, or upon the termination of any lease covering all or part of the Cable System, a Cable Franchisee shall notify the City of such fact and such notification shall be treated as a notification that a change in control of the Cable Franchisee has taken place, and the provisions of this Code governing the consent to transfer or change in ownership shall apply without regard to how such transfer or change in ownership occurred.
  2. B.
    Receivership. The City shall have the right to cancel a Cable Franchise one hundred twenty (120) days after the appointment of a receiver or trustee to take over and conduct the business of a Cable Franchisee, whether in receivership, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other action or proceeding, unless such receivership or trusteeship shall have been vacated prior to the expiration of said one hundred twenty (120) days, or unless:
    1. 1.
      Within one hundred twenty (120) days after its election or appointment, the receiver or trustee has fully complied with all the provisions of the Cable Franchise and remedied all defaults thereunder; and
    2. 2.
      Such receiver or trustee, within said one hundred twenty (120) days, has executed an agreement, duly approved by a court having jurisdiction, whereby such receiver or trustee assumes and agrees to be bound by each and every provision of this Code and applicable Cable Franchise.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.180 Purchase of System.

If a renewal or extension of a Cable Franchise is denied without further right of appeal, or a Cable Franchise is lawfully terminated, with all rights of appeal exhausted, the City may acquire ownership of the Cable System or effect a transfer of ownership of the Cable System to another Person, any such acquisition or transfer shall in accordance with and to the extent permitted by 47 U.S.C. § 547 as it exists now or may be amended.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.190 Sale or Transfer of Cable Franchise.

  1. A.
    A Cable Franchisee shall not sell, transfer, lease, assign, sublet, or dispose of, in whole or in part, an interest in or control of a Cable Franchise or Cable System without the prior consent of the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed and may be denied only upon a good faith finding by the City that the proposed transferee lacks the legal, technical, or financial qualifications to consummate the transaction and operate the Cable System so as to perform its obligations under the Cable Franchise.  This Section shall not apply to sales of property or equipment in the normal course of business.  Consent from the City shall not be required for a transfer in trust, mortgage, or other instrument of hypothecation, in whole or in part, to secure an indebtedness, or for a pro forma transfer to a corporation, partnership, or other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a Cable Franchisee.
  2. B.
    The following events shall be deemed to be a sale, assignment, or other transfer of an interest in or control of a Cable Franchise or Cable System requiring compliance with this section: (i) the sale, assignment, or other transfer of all or a majority of a Cable Franchisee’s Cable System assets in the City; (ii) the sale, assignment, or other transfer of capital stock or partnership, membership, or other equity interests in a Cable Franchisee by one or more of its existing shareholders, partners, members, or other equity owners so as to create a new controlling interest in Cable Franchisee; (iii) the issuance of additional capital stock or partnership membership or other equity interest by a Cable Franchisee so as to create a new controlling interest in a Cable Franchisee; and (iv) a Cable Franchisee’s agreement to transfer management or operation of the Cable Franchisee or the System to an unaffiliated entity so as to create a new controlling interest in the Cable Franchisee. The term “controlling interest” as used herein means majority equity ownership of a Cable Franchisee.
  3. C.
    A transfer solely for security purposes such as the grant of a mortgage or security interest, including the pledge or grant of a mortgage or security interest to lenders of a Cable Franchisee’s assets, including, but not limited to, the Cable Franchise, such as in a transaction commonly known as an “initial public offering” shall not be deemed to be a sale, assignment or other transfer of an interest in or control of a Cable Franchise or Cable System and thus shall not require compliance with this section.
  4. D.
    In the case of any sale or transfer of ownership of an interest in or control of a Cable Franchise or Cable System, the City shall have one hundred twenty (120) days to act upon any request for approval of such sale or transfer that contains or is accompanied by such information as is required in accordance with FCC Regulations and the requirements of this Code.  If the City fails to render a final decision on the request within one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt by the City of all required information, such request shall be deemed granted unless the requesting party and the City agree to an extension of the one hundred twenty (120) day period.
  5. E.
    The City reserves any legal right it has under applicable law to require a Cable Franchisee to pay all costs and expenses incurred by the City in connection with the sale, assignment, or transfer of a Cable Franchise, including, but not limited to, the City’s costs of reviewing the qualifications of any proposed transferees.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.200 Rights Of Individuals Protected.

  1. A.
    Discriminatory Practices Prohibited. A Cable Franchisee shall not deny Cable Service, deny access, or otherwise discriminate against Subscribers, programmers, or general citizens on the basis of income level, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age. Every Cable Franchisee shall strictly adhere to the equal employment opportunity requirements of state and federal law. Every Cable Franchisee shall comply at all times with all other applicable federal, State, and local laws, and all executive and administrative orders relating to non-discrimination.
  2. B.
    Subscriber Privacy. Every Cable Franchisee shall at all times comply with the federal subscriber privacy requirements codified at 47 U.S.C. § 551.

(History: Ord.CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.210 Miscellaneous Provisions.

  1. A.
    Rate Regulation. The City reserves the right to regulate rates for Basic Cable Service and any other services offered over a Cable System, to the extent permitted by federal or state law. A Cable Franchisee shall be subject to the rate regulation provisions provided for herein, and those of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at 47 C.F.R., Part 76.900, Subpart N. The City shall follow the rules relating to cable rate regulation promulgated by the FCC at 47 C.F.R., Part 76.900, Subpart N.
  2. B.
    Rights Reserved to Grantor. Upon either final non-appealable determination of non-renewal or revocation of a Cable Franchise, Grantor shall have discretion to permit a Cable Franchisee by mutual consent to continue to operate the Cable System for an extended period of time agreed upon by the parties. Any such operation of the System by a Cable Franchisee shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Code and the Cable Franchise, and shall provide the regular Subscriber service and any and all of the services that may be provided at that time.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article III Rights-Of-Way Management and Facilities Requirements

13.50.220 Rights-of-Way Ordinance.

To the extent not inconsistent with Code Section 13.50.110(e), a Franchisee shall be subject to and comply with the additional or supplementary terms and conditions of the "ROW Ordinance," as may be amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference and such provisions and the provisions of this Code shall be deemed a condition of any Franchise. The provisions of this Article 3 shall apply as provided herein to Franchisees, and to the full extent permitted by law, additionally to all construction activities in public utility easements.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.230 Exclusion of Certain Locations/Facilities.

Prior to its installation of any Facilities in the Rights-of-Way and after it provides the City with its proposed plans for the Facilities, the City may in its discretion designate certain locations or facilities in the Rights-of-Way to be excluded from use by Franchisee for its Facilities, including, but not limited to, ornamental or similar specially-designed street lights, or other facilities or locations which, in the reasonable judgment of the City Engineer do not have electrical service adequate or appropriate for the Franchisee's Facilities or cannot safely bear the weight or wind loading thereof, or any other facility or location that in the reasonable judgment of the City Engineer is incompatible with the proposed Facilities or would be rendered unsafe or unstable by the installation. The City Engineer may further exclude certain other facilities that have been designated or planned for other use or are not otherwise available for use by Franchisee due to engineering, technological, proprietary, legal, or other limitations or restrictions as may be reasonably determined by the City Engineer. In the event such exclusions conflict with the reasonable requirements of the Franchisee, the City will cooperate in good faith with Franchisee to attempt to find suitable alternatives, if available, provided that the City shall not be required to incur financial cost nor require the City to acquire new locations for Franchisee. All such determinations shall be in writing and appealable to the City Manager as provided in the ROW Ordinance.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.240 Location of Facilities Subject to Approval.

The location of all Facilities shall be subject to the reasonable review of the City Engineer. The location of pedestals, vaults, nodes or ground mounted Facilities, including backup power supplies, to the extent permitted pursuant to the City's ROW Ordinance, and other applicable permitting/zoning requirements shall be provided to the City Engineer for review at least fifteen days in advance of actual construction. The City shall work with the Franchisee to identify possible alternate locations for placement of such facilities. Unless specifically authorized herein or otherwise by the City, antennae or antennae structures having a height of forty (40) feet or greater located on the Rights-of-Way, or any antennae on other City owned or controlled property, shall not be authorized by a Franchise, but shall require a separate Lease or Use agreement with the City. Antennae shall be permitted pursuant to a Franchise only on existing structures requiring no substantial modification and subject to approval of the City Engineer, including as to location and design. City height limitations, applicable zoning restrictions, and general city policies with regard to all users of the Rights-of-Way shall also be applicable to all Facilities. The City Engineer may establish such regulations or policies as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to effect this provision.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.250 Erection of Poles Prohibited.

Franchisee shall not erect, for any reason, any pole on or along any Rights-of-Way in an existing aerial utility system where poles are otherwise available on terms and conditions that are reasonable under applicable FCC or KCC standards, not including authorized service drop poles. Franchisee may obtain the lease of pole space and facilities from the existing utility pole owners. If additional poles in an existing aerial route are required, Franchisee may negotiate with the utility for the installation of the needed poles, provided, however, that Franchisee may not install its facilities on any such utility facility if the utility has not obtained all requisite authorizations from the City.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.260 Facilities Requirements; Planned Infrastructure.

  1. A.
    Prior to constructing any new or additional conduit within a high density corridor, as currently designated by the City Engineer, Franchisee shall make a good faith effort to ascertain whether existing or planned conduit exists that the Franchisee could reasonably utilize to meet its needs.  Provided, however, if during the term of this Franchise the City adopts a generally applicable ordinance requiring all users of the Rights-of-Way to provide mapping of reserve conduit that prior to constructing any new conduit Franchisee will be required to certify in writing to the City Engineer that it has made appropriate inquiry to all existing utilities and other entities possessing a right to occupy the Rights-of-Way as to the availability of existing or planned conduit that the Franchisee could reasonably utilize to meet its needs, and that no such conduit is available or planned within the near future at a reasonable cost.
  2. B.
    Upon a determination that no such conduit is available, Franchisee may install new conduit pursuant to the following requirements:
    1. 1.
      Unless otherwise provided under the rules and policies adopted pursuant to of the ROW Ordinance, a Franchisee shall provide written notification of the proposed construction activity to all existing utilities, Franchisees, and other known service providers who shall have twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of such notification to indicate in writing to the City and the Franchisee as to whether they desire to jointly undertake the construction of such conduit or otherwise co-locate their facilities at such time. Any utility or Franchise holder electing to jointly construct or co-locate its facilities with that of Franchisee shall share in the pro-rata costs of such construction or co-location of facilities reasonably incurred by Franchisee and shall participate in the project on reasonably the same time schedule established by the Franchisee unless opposed by the City. The City Engineer will work with Franchisee in developing the process for these notification requirements.
    2. 2.
      When a Franchisee installs any new trench and/or conduit within a designated high-density corridor, the Franchisee shall at the request of the City Engineer to enable collocation by City or other entities, install sufficient additional space and/or conduit or other related facilities (“Excess Conduit”) to meet the City’s planned infrastructure needs and needs of other entities planning development of facilities in the area. Such Excess Conduit, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing, shall be owned by the City, and the City shall reimburse the Franchisee in the amount of the incremental cost of the labor and material of installing the excess conduit simultaneous with the Franchisee’s conduit. Such reimbursements are subject to review and approval by the City, and unless otherwise agreed to by the City, shall be paid in the form of credits or offsets to Franchise Fees due the City from Franchisee, taking into account the time value of money, distributed to Franchisee over not more than 60 equal monthly credits. The specific payment mechanisms will be set out in the Franchise Agreement or other separate agreement. In no event shall such monthly credit ever exceed the Franchise Fee due. If the City and Franchisee agree to alternative terms in which the Franchisee retains ownership of the excess conduit, the Franchisee shall be obligated to make such conduit and/or trench space available to any other user of the Rights of Way on a nondiscriminatory and competitively neutral basis at not more than the pro rata cost of that portion of the Excess Conduit, determined by the total labor and material cost of all Facilities at that location, plus interest at the prevailing market rate. Neither Franchisee nor its Affiliates shall be entitled to use such Excess Conduit owned by Franchisee without notice to and consent of the City Engineer on a determination that such conduit is not needed for current or future use by other Franchisees. All City use of the Excess Conduit shall be at no additional cost to the City. In the event the City leases or sells Excess Conduit acquired pursuant to this subsection to any third party, it shall require payment of at a minimum the pro rata cost of the Excess Conduit.
    3. 3.
      Such requirements or policies as may be adopted by the City to implement these provisions shall be administered and applied on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis to maximize the available space in the Rights-of-Way and to minimize the total number of excavations and cost of total communications infrastructure installation.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.270 Use of Facilities by Others; Required Terms.

If any Franchisee chooses to make its poles and or conduits physically available for use by any other Person it shall do so only under terms that are fair and reasonable.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.280 Removal and Relocation of Facilities.

Facilities shall be removed or relocated on request of the City at Franchisees’ cost as may be more specifically provided in the ROW Ordinance.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.290 Franchisee Responsible for Costs.

To the extent consistent with the federal Cable Act, the Franchisee shall be responsible for all reasonable costs borne by the City that are directly associated with Franchisee’s installation, maintenance, repair, operation, use, and replacement of its Facilities within the Rights-of-Way, that are not otherwise accounted for as part of the permit fee established pursuant to the ROW Ordinance. Such costs shall not include costs related to the administration of the franchise nor inspection, compliance or enforcement actions on the part of the City. All costs shall be itemized and the City's books and records related to these costs shall be made available upon request to the Franchisee. Franchisee shall be responsible for its own costs incurred removing or relocating its Facilities when required by the City due to City requirements relating to maintenance and use of the Rights-of-Way for City purposes.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IV. Miscellaneous

13.50.300 Administration of Franchise.

The City shall be responsible for the continued administration of this Code and any Franchises granted hereunder. The City may delegate this authority from time to time in any manner consistent with applicable law, provided, however, that the City shall not delegate enforcement authority.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.310 Non Enforcement by the City.

A Franchisee shall not be relieved of its obligation to comply with any of the provisions of this Code or its applicable Franchise by reason of any failure of the City to enforce prompt compliance.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.320 Publication of Notices.

All public notices or ordinances required to be published by law shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. A Franchisee shall be responsible for all costs of publication that may be required with respect to its Franchise or any amendments thereto.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.330 Severability.

If any material section of this Code or of any franchise granted subject to it is held by a governmental authority of competent jurisdiction, to be invalid or unlawful as conflicting with applicable laws now or hereafter in effect, or is held by a court or competent governmental authority to be modified in any way in order to conform to the requirements of any such applicable laws, such provision shall be considered a separate, distinct, and independent part of the Code, Franchise, and, to the extent possible, such holding shall not affect the validity and enforceability of all other provisions therein.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.50.340 Force Majeure.

Each and every provision hereof shall be subject to the acts of God, fire, strikes, riots, floods, war and other circumstances beyond the Franchisee's or the City's control.

(History: Ord. CaSC-2293 §1, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55 MASTER FRANCHISE CODE

 

13.55.101 Title.

This Chapter shall be referred to and cited as the “Master Franchise and Right of Way License Code.” 

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §1, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.102 Definitions. 

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given herein:

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §2, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

  1. A.

     Agreement means a Franchise or a Master Right-of-way License Agreement.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. B.
    City means the City of Overland Park, Kansas. Any reference to “within the City” shall mean within the corporate city limits of the City of Overland Park, Kansas.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. C.
    Entity means any individual person, governmental entity, business, corporation, partnership, firm, limited liability corporation, limited liability partnership, unincorporated association, joint venture or trust and shall include all forms of business enterprise not specifically listed herein.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. D.
    Facilities means lines, pipes, mains, laterals, wires, cables, conduit, ducts, poles, towers, cabinets, vaults, pedestals, boxes, appliances, antennas, transmitters, gates, meters, wireless communications facilities, Gas Distribution System and Gas Distribution Facilities, together with all necessary appurtenances or other equipment thereto, or any part thereof, for the purpose of providing or otherwise facilitating any Service; provided, small cell facilities shall have the same meaning prescribed by K.S.A. 66-2019(b)(4) (as may be amended).

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. E.
    Franchise means the grant, right, privilege and franchise by the City to provide, distribute, transport or sell a Service other than wireless service within the City and/or to install, construct, maintain, extend or operate Facilities along, across, upon, under or within the Right-of-way. The grant, right, privilege and franchise shall be in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. (as may be amended) or any other applicable state law, the City’s Home Rule power, and/or any applicable City codes.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. F.
    Franchise Fee means consideration paid in the form of a charge upon a Franchisee as prescribed in the ordinance granting the Franchise.  Any such Franchisee Fee shall be subject to any applicable provisions of federal or state law.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. G.
    Gas Consumer means, without limitation, any Entity that receives natural gas or Other Energy within the City through a Gas Distribution System or Gas Distribution Facilities.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. H.
    Gas Distribution System or Gas Distribution Facilities means a pipeline or system of pipelines, including without limitation, mains, pipes, boxes, reducing and regulating stations, laterals, conduits and services extensions, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, or any part thereof, for the purpose of distribution or supplying natural gas or Other Energy for light, heat, power and all other purposes.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. I.

    Grantee means either:

    1.  An Entity that has a Franchise granted by the City pursuant to this Chapter, K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. (as may be amended) any other applicable state law, and/or the City’s Home Rule power (Sometimes referred to as a “Franchisee”); or

    2.  An Entity that has a Master Right-of-way License Agreement granted by the City pursuant to this Chapter, K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. (as may be amended), any other applicable state law, and/or the City’s Home Rule power. (Sometimes referred to as a “Licensee.”)

     

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. J.
    Master Right-of-way License Agreement means the grant, right, and privilege to install, construct, maintain, extend or operate Facilities along, across, upon, under or within the Right-of-way for the purpose of providing wireless service. The grant, right, and privilege shall be in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. (as may be amended) or any other applicable state law, the City’s Home Rule power, and/or any applicable City codes. A Master Right-of-way License Agreement may incorporate the provisions of a Small Cell Facility Deployment Agreement.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. K.
    MCF means a measurement of natural gas equal to one thousand (1,000) cubic feet.  It is assumed for purposes of this Chapter that one MCF equals one million (1,000,000) British Thermal Units (BTUs).

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. L.
    New Monopole Fee means a type of Right-of-way Access Fee assessed for the installation and continued maintenance and operation of a wireless monopole structure in the Right-of-way.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. M.
    Other Energy means any energy provided in a gaseous, liquid, or slurry mixture form through pipelines for light, heat, power, and all other purposes as an alternative or replacement for natural gas, but specifically, it shall not include electrical energy.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. N.
    Reseller means a provider of Service other than wireless service within the City whereby the provider purchases and resells the Service of a duly authorized Grantee, but only where the duly authorized Grantee is already paying fees for the resold Service under its Agreement with the City. (For example, the resale of local exchange service as contemplated by K.S.A. 12-2001(n).)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. O.
    Right-of-way means the area on, below or above present and future streets, alleys, bridges, parkways, or highways in which the City has a dedicated or acquired right-of-way interest in the real property. The “Right-of-way” shall not include property owned by the City outside of the Right-of-way.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. P.

    Right-of-way Access Fee means consideration paid in the form of a charge upon a Grantee for the grant, right, and privilege by the City to install, construct, maintain, extend or operate a Facility along, across, upon, under or within the Right-of-way for the purpose of providing wireless service. (See K.S.A. 12-2001(t) as may be amended.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. Q.
    Service means any utility, commodity or similar service provided, distributed, transported or sold to an Entity by means of a delivery or distribution system that is comprised of Facilities within the City, including without limitation, telecommunication, cable, broadband, Internet, Open Video Systems, wireless services, alarm systems, steam, electric, water, telegraph, data transmission, natural gas, Other Energy, or any other similar service; provided, wireless service shall have the same meaning prescribed by K.S.A. 66-2019(b)(19) (as may be amended). 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. R.
    Small Cell Facility Deployment Agreement shall have the same meaning as provided in K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. (as may be amended).

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.103 Agreement Requirements.

  1. A.
    No Entity shall provide, distribute, transport or sell a Service within the City or shall install, construct, maintain, extend or operate Facilities along, across, upon, under or within the Right-of-way without an Agreement authorizing the same, unless applicable federal or state law prohibits City enforcement of such requirement. This requirement includes:
    1. 1.
      Entities with Facilities within the City in order to provide, distribute, transport or sell Service within the City;
    2. 2.
      Entities with Facilities within the City’s Right-of-way in order to provide, distribute, transport or sell Service outside, but not within the City; and
    3. 3.
      Entities without their own Facilities within the City that lease or otherwise use the Facilities of other Entities in order to provide, distribute, transport or sell Service within the City.

      This requirement includes Entities only possessing or having an interest in Facilities in the Right-of-way that are used by, may be used by or are intended for use by another Entity, in whole or in part, to provide a Service for or without a fee, regardless of whether the actual facility owner provides any Services.
      Provided, however, this requirement shall not include a Reseller, or include a governmental entity that has entered into an agreement with the City pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2901 et seq. regarding the use and occupancy of the Right-of-way.

       
  2. B.
    A Franchisee shall pay a Franchise Fee consistent with and pursuant to the requirements of K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. or as otherwise allowed by law under the City's Home Rule authority.
  3. C.
    A Licensee accessing the Right-of-way shall pay a Right-of-way Access Fee for each of the Licensee's wireless Facilities that requires use of the Right-of-way, including those located in: 
    1. 1.
      An existing structure in the Right-of-way (e.g. an existing utility pole, or a city streetlight); and
    2. 2.
      A new non-city owned structure in the Right-of-way (e.g. a new small cell monopole). Such Licensee that installs a new monopole structure in the Right-of-way shall also pay a New Monopole Fee as part of their Right-of-way Access Fee. 
      ​​​​​​​The amount of the Right-of-way Access Fee and New Monopole Fee shall be the amounts established by resolution.  
  4. D.
    A Licensee locating its Facilities on the Facilities owned by the City shall pay to the City an attachment fee in an amount established by resolution. 

    ​​​​​​​(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §3, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.104 Gas Distribution Systems and Gas Distribution Facilities. 

It shall be unlawful for any Entity to install, construct, maintain, extend or operate or a Gas Distribution System or Gas Distribution Facilities or to provide, distribute, transport or sell natural gas or Other Energy within the City without first obtaining a Franchise authorizing the same and requiring a Franchise Fee. This franchise requirement applies to any provision, distribution, transportation or sale to a Gas Consumer within the City whether or not the portion of the Entity’s Gas Distribution System is in the Right-of-way. Provided, in the event the Gas Distribution System or Gas Distribution Facilities of a Franchisee are used by an Entity without its own Gas Distribution System or Gas Distribution Facilities within the City for the transportation or sale of said Entity’s natural gas or Other Energy to a Gas Consumer, said Entity shall be exempt from the requirement of obtaining a Franchise if it reports, calculates and pays (either directly or through the Franchisee) a sum to be submitted to the City for such Services that is equivalent to the calculation of the Franchisee’s Franchise Fee. In such event, if gross receipts are not or cannot be reported, a sufficient volumetric rate multiplied by the number of MCF of the transported natural gas or Other Energy may be used in making such calculation. 

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.55.105 Preservation of Police Power Authority and Applicability of Regulations. 

Any rights granted pursuant to this Chapter or pursuant to any Agreement are subject to the authority of the City to adopt and enforce ordinances and regulations necessary to the health safety and welfare of the public. All Entities subject to this Chapter shall also be subject to and comply with all applicable federal and state laws, statutes and regulations, and all applicable rules, regulations, policies and ordinances enacted by the City, including without limitation, the City’s Ordinance for Managing the Use and Occupancy of the Public Right-of-Way (codified at Overland Park Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 – Managing The Use and Occupancy of the Public Right-of-Way, and amendments thereto, and including the administrative regulations incorporated therein) and the City’s Unified Development Ordinance.  Provided, nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to waive a right, if any, that an Entity might have to seek judicial or regulatory review as provided by law. 

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §4, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.106 Nature of Rights Granted by Any Agreement.

Agreements shall not convey title, equitable or legal, in the Right-of-way or any other public property, but shall give only the right to occupy the Right-of-way for the purposes and period stated within the Agreement. No Agreement shall grant the right to use Facilities owned or controlled by the City or a third-party, without the specific written consent of such party, nor shall an Agreement excuse a Grantee from the requirement to obtain an access, attachment, or Small Cell Facility Deployment agreements before locating its Facilities on the Facilities owned or controlled by the City or a third-party. Any Agreement granted by the City shall be nonexclusive.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §5, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.107 Indemnification of the City. 

Any Entity installing, constructing, maintaining, extending or operating Facilities within the City or otherwise providing, distributing, transporting or selling a Service within the City shall hold the City harmless from any and all damages or claims arising or accruing from: the exercise of any right or privilege granted under this Chapter or an Agreement; the installation, construction, maintenance, extension, operation of its Facilities within the City; and the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of its employees, agents, or servants (including contractors and subcontractors) in the exercise of said installation, construction, maintenance, extension, operation, provision, distribution, transportation or sale. Failure of said Entity to obtain or maintain an Agreement shall in no manner waive this requirement and obligation.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §6, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.108 Insurance and Bond Requirement. 

  1. A.
    Insurance. Each Grantee shall file with the City evidence of liability insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in Kansas. The amount will be not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate. The insurance will protect the City from and against all claims by any Entity whatsoever for loss or damage from personal injury, bodily injury, death, or property damage to the extent caused or alleged to have been caused by the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Grantee. The Grantee shall also have coverage for automobile liability in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate. The City shall be an additional insured on all policies of Grantee, to the extent permitted by law, unless waived in writing by the City. If the Grantee is self-insured, it shall provide the City proof of compliance regarding its ability to self insure and proof of its ability to provide coverage in the above amounts, and shall agree to indemnify and hold the City harmless for any losses associated with Grantee’s activities in the Right-of-way. All contractors actually performing work for any Grantee shall be subject to the same insurance requirements set forth herein. A copy of the liability insurance certificate or proof of self insurance must be on file with the City Clerk.
  2. B.
    Bond. To the extent any Grantee installs, constructs, maintains, extends or operates any Facilities in the Right-of-way, it shall maintain a performance and maintenance bond as set forth in the City’s Ordinance for Managing the Use and Occupancy of the Public Right-of-Way (codified at Overland Park Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 – Managing The Use and Occupancy of the Public Right-of-Way, and amendments thereto) or as set forth in the Franchise Ordinance of Franchisee, or the Master Right-of-way License Agreement of the Licensee. To the extent any Grantee installs, constructs, maintains, extends or operates any Facilities anywhere else within the City, the City may require a bond in the Agreement when reasonably deemed necessary. A copy of any required bond must be on file with the City Clerk.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §7, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.109 Agreement Applications and Renewals.

  1. A.
    Applications. All applications for an Agreement shall be on forms provided or approved by the City. Any application fee shall be paid prior to processing by the City, unless otherwise agreed to by the City. Upon receipt of a completed application and any applicable fee, the designated city official shall prepare a report and make a recommendation respecting such application to the Governing Body. Each Service subject to an Agreement shall require a separate application.
  2. B.
    Application Fee. An application fee shall be paid at the time of the application in the amount established by the City; provided, the City may agree to defer submission of part or all of the application fee until all costs have been determined. As part of said application fee the City may include reimbursement for all reasonable costs incurred by the City in drafting, negotiating, adopting, and publishing the Agreement. Provided, nothing herein shall prevent the City from having any publication or other reasonable costs billed directly to the applicant. Said fee and costs shall not be considered or credited against the collection of applicable Franchise Fees, attachment fees, New Monopole Fees, or Right-of-way Access Fees.
  3. C.
    Agreement Renewal. Agreement renewals shall be in accordance with applicable law. The City and any Grantee, by mutual consent or as otherwise provided in such Grantee’s Agreement, may enter into renewal negotiations. The City may require such Grantee to update any application information and, subject to Kansas Statute or any provisions in such Grantee’s Agreement, submit an application fee.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §8, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.110 Applicability. 

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the full extent of the terms herein, and said provisions shall be deemed incorporated into each Agreement.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §9, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.111 Federal and State Law. 

The requirements set forth in this Chapter shall be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq. (as may be amended), K.S.A. 66-2019 (as may be amended), and any other applicable federal or State law.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §10, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.112 Failure to Enforce. 

The failure of the City to insist upon the strict adherence to the requirements of this Chapter or of any Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of the rights of the City to enforce this Chapter or any Agreement or any term or provision thereof.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §11, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.113 Violations. 

It shall be unlawful for any Entity to provide, distribute, transport or sell a Service within the City or install, construct, maintain, extend or operate Facilities along, across, upon, under or within the Right-of-way without first complying with this Chapter. Any Entity violating this Chapter shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 per day. The payment of such fine notwithstanding, all such violators shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of this Chapter to fullest extent allowed by law, including, but not limited to, the payment of a Franchise Fee, attachment fee, New Monopole Fee, Right-of-way Access Fee, or the equivalent thereof, and indemnification of the City.

(History: Ord. No. TF-3276 §12, 2019; Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.55.114 Severability. 

The provision of this Chapter shall be liberally construed to effectively carry out its purposes, which are hereby found and declared to be in furtherance of the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience. If any clause, sentence or section of this Chapter shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Chapter.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §1, 2017)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Repealed Sections of Title 13 - Streets and Sidewalks

 

13.015 Definitions (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01 Public Works Insurance and Surety Requirements (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

13.01.010 Insurance Requirements In General. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-1252 §1, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01.020 Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-2185 §2, 2000; INS-1252,A §1, 85; INS-1252 §2, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01.030 General Liability. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-2185 §3, 2000; INS-1252,B §1, 87; INS-1252 §3, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01.040 Automobile Liability. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-2185 §4, 2000; INS-1252,B §2, 87; INS-1252 §4, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01.050 Excess Liability. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-2185 §5, 2000; INS-1252,C §1, 88; INS-1252,B §3, 87; INS-1252 §5, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01.060 Industry Rating. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-1252,B §4, 87; INS-1252 §6, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.01.070 Surety Submission - Amount - Period. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; INS-2185 §1, 2000; STR-1816 §15, 93; STR-1396 §1, 86; STR-1272 §47, 84; STR-366 §16, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02 Materials, Material Tests, and Inspections (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

Article I. General Regulations

13.02.001 General. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §1, 2001; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article II. Portland Cement Concrete

13.02.010 Aggregate Requirements. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §2, 2001: STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.020 JCCB 4KConcrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §3, 2001; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.030 High Early Strength JCCB 4K Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §4, 2001; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.040 JCCB 5K Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §5, 2001; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.045 Reinforcing Steel. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2378 §1, 2002)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.050 Concrete Curing Materials. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.055 Water (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2378 §2, 2002)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.060 Special Weather Conditions. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §6, 2001; STR-2189 §1, 2000; CSW-498 §3(D-1) 69)B.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article III. Concrete Paver Brick

13.02.070 Concrete Paver Brick. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IV. Removable Flowable Fill

13.02.080 Removable Flowable Fill. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.090 Special Weather Conditions. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article V. Bituminous Materials

13.02.100 Asphalt Cement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000; STR-1816 §8, 93; STR-1272 §36, 84; STR-366 §9-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.110 Tack Coat. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.120 Asphaltic Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000; STR-1272 §38, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VI. Material Tests and Certificates of Compliance

13.02.130 Certification of Materials and Equipment. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.140 Test Results Prior to Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.150 Material Tests During Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.160 Certificates of Compliance. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VII. Inspection

13.02.165 General. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.170 Inspection of Sidewalk and Driveway Entrance Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.180 Inspection of Street Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.190 Inspection of Storm Sewer Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.200 Inspection of Concrete Ditch Liner and Major Concrete Structure Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000; SDR-1275 §34, 84; SDR-349 §8-7, 65)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.210 Approval. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000; STR-1272 §49, 84; STR-366 §19, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VIII. Penalty - Enjoinment

13.02.220 Violation - Penalty. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000; STR-1272 §48, 84; STR-366 §18, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.02.230 Enjoinment. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2189 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03 Street Construction Standards (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

Article I. General Regulations

13.03.010 General. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.020, 13.04.030]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.020 Approval of Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.010]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.030 Property Corners and Monumentation. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.175]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article II. Pavement Design

13.03.040 Options. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §7, 2001; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.040]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.050 Classification. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.050]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.060 Cul-De-Sac Radius. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.060]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.070 Cul-De-Sac Islands. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2569 §1, 2005; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.070]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article III.  Geometric Design

13.03.080 Geometric Design. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.080]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.090 Minimum Gradient. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.090]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.100 Variance from Gradient Standards. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.100]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.110 Tangent Length. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.110]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.120 Right-of-Way Gradients. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.140]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IV. Construction Methods for Grading

13.03.130 Grading. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2378 §3, 2002; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.120]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.140 Rough Grading. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.150]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.150 Excavating. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2378 §4, 2002; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.160]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.160 Clearing and Grubbing. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.170]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.170 Fill. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.180]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.180 Compaction in Fill Sections. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.200]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.190 Compaction in Cut Sections. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.210]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article V. Curb and Gutter

13.03.200 Description. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §8, 2001; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.220]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.210 Curb Types. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.230]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.220 Portland Cement Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §9, 2001; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.240]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.230 Forms. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.260]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.240 Reinforcement for Curb and Gutter. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.270]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.250 Joints. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.280]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.260 Placing Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.290]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.270 Finish. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.300]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.280 Curing and Backfilling. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.320]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VI. Option A - Plant Mix Bituminous Material

13.03.290 Bituminous Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.440]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VII. Option B - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

13.03.300 Portland Cement Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.345]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.310 Subgrade. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.350]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.320 Forms. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.360]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.330 Joints for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.370]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.340 Reinforcing Steel. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.380]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.350 Placing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.390]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.360 Finishing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.400]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.370 Curing Concrete Pavement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.410]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VIII. Cleaning Operation

13.03.380 Cleaning. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.530]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IX. Specifications for Driveway Entrances and Retaining Walls

13.03.390 Specifications for Driveway Entrances. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §10, 2001; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.540]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.400 Specifications for Retaining Walls. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article X. Approval of Plans

13.03.410 By Engineer. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2378 §5, 2002; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.600]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XI. Insurance and Surety

13.03.420 Insurance. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.585]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.430 Surety Submission - Amount - Period. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.590]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XII. Penalty-Enjoinment.

13.03.440 Violation - Penalty. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.610]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.03.450 Enjoinment. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2190 §1, 2000)[Source or prior law: 13.04.620]

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04 Street Construction Standards (Repealed- See 13.03)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.03)

 

Article I. General Regulations

13.04.010 Approval of Construction. (Repealed. See 13.03.020)

Repealed. See 13.03.020

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.020 Purpose. (Repealed. See 13.03.010)

Repealed. See 13.03.010

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article II. Pavement Design

13.04.030 Generally. (Repealed. See 13.03.010)

Repealed. See 13.03.010

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §1,84; STR-1010 §1; STR-366C §1(part)71)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.040 Options. (Repealed. See 13.03.040)

Repealed. See 13.03.040

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §1, 1996; STR-1272 §2,84; STR-1010 §2;

STR-366C §1 (part) 71)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.050 Classification. (Repealed. See 13.03.050)

Repealed. See 13.03.050

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §2, 1996; STR-1816 §1,93; STR-1562 §1,88; STR-1337 §1,85; STR-1272 §3,84; STR-1167 §1,82; STR-1010 §3,79)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.060 Radius. (Repealed. See 13.03.060)

Repealed. See 13.03.060

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §2,93; STR-1337 §2,85; STR-1272 §4,84; STR-1010 §4,79; STR-366C §1(part)71)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.070 Islands. (Repealed. See 13.03.070)

Repealed. See 13.03.070

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1337 §3,85; STR-1010 §5,79; STR-366-C §1,71)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article III. Grading Requirements and Geometric Design.

13.04.080 Geometric Design. (Repealed. See 13.03.080)

Repealed. See 13.03.080

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §3,93; STR-1576 §1,89; STR-1562 §2,88; STR-1337 §4,85; STR-1272 §5,84; STR-366 §4-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.090 Minimum Gradient. (Repealed. See 13.03.090)

Repealed. See 13.03.090

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1562 §3,88; STR-1337 §5,85; STR-1272 §6,84; STR-336 §4-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.100 Variance from Gradient Standards. (Repealed. See 13.03.100)

Repealed. See 13.03.100

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1562 §4,88; STR-366 §4-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.110 Tangent Length. (Repealed. See 13.03.110)

Repealed. See 13.03.110

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §4,93; STR-366 §4-4, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.120 Grading. (Repealed. See 13.03.130)

Repealed. See 13.03.130

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §4-5, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.130 Grading Limits. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1337 §6,85; STR-366 §4-5.1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.140 Right-of-Way Gradients. (Repealed. See 13.03.120)

Repealed. See 13.03.120

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §5,93; STR-1337 §7,85; STR-1272 §7,84; STR-366 §4-5.2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IV. Construction Methods for Grading

13.04.150 Rough Grading. (Repealed. See 13.03.140)

Repealed. See 13.03.140

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §8,84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.160 Excavating. (Repealed. See 13.03.150)

Repealed. See 13.03.150

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §9,84; STR-366 §5-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.170 Clearing and Grubbing. (Repealed. See 13.03.160)

Repealed. See 13.03.160

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §5-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.175 Property Corners and Monumentation. (Repealed. See 13.03.030)

Repealed. See 13.03.030

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §10,84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.180 Fill. (Repealed. See 13.03.170)

Repealed. See 13.03.170

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §11,84; STR-366 §5-4, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.190 Moisture Content. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §12,84; STR-366 §5-5, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.200 Compaction in Fill Sections. (Repealed. See 13.03.180)

Repealed. See 13.03.180

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §13,84; STR-366 §5-6, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.210 Compaction in Cut Sections. (Repealed. See 13.03.190)

Repealed. See 13.03.190

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §14,84; STR-366 §5-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article V. Curb and Gutter

13.04.220 Description. (Repealed. See 13.03.200)

Repealed. See 13.03.200

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §3; 96; STR-1272 §15, 84; STR-366 §6-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.230 Curb Types. (Repealed. See 13.03.210)

Repealed. See 13.03.210

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §6,93; STR-1337 §8,85; STR-1272 §16,84; STR-366 §6-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.240 Portland Cement Concrete. (Repealed. See 13.03.220)

Repealed. See 13.03.220;

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-2095 §1,98; Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §4,96; STR-1272 §17,84; STR-1167 §2, 82; STR-366 §6-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.250 Subgrade. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §18,84; STR-366 §6-4, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.260 Forms. (Repealed. See 13.03.230)

Repealed. See 13.03.230

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §19,84; STR-366 §6-5, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.270 Reinforcement for Curb and Gutter. (Repealed. See 13.03.240)

Repealed. See 13.03.240

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §5,1996; STR-1272 §20, 84; STR-366 §6-6, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.280 Joints. (Repealed. See 13.03.250)

Repealed. See 13.03.250

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §21,84; STR-366 §6-7, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.290 Placing Concrete. (Repealed. 13.03.260)

Repealed. 13.03.260

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §22,84; STR-366 §6-7, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.300 Finish. (Repealed. See 13.03.270)

Repealed. See 13.03.270

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §23,84; STR-366 §6-9, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.310 Reinforcement for Curb and Gutter. (Repealed. See 13.03.240)

Repealed. See 13.03.240

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §24,84; STR-366 §6-10, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.320 Curing and Protection. (Repealed. See 13.03.280)

Repealed. See 13.03.280

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §25,84; STR-366 §6-11, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VI. Asphalt Curbs

13.04.330 Application. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §7,93; STR-1272 §26,84; STR-366 §7-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VII. Cold Weather Concrete

13.04.340 Placing Concrete in Cold Weather. (Repealed. See 13.03.260)

Repealed. See 13.03.260

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §27,84; STR-1167 §3,82; STR-366 §8-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article VIII. Option C - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

13.04.345 Portland Cement Concrete. (Repealed. See 13.03.300)

Repealed. See 13.03.300

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-2095 §2,98; STR-1966 §6, 1996)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.350 Subgrade. (Repealed. See 13.03.310)

Repealed. See 13.03.310

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §7,1996; STR-1272 §28, 84; STR-366 §8-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.360 Forms. (Repealed. See 13.03.320)

Repealed. See 13.03.320

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §8,96; STR-1272 §29, 84; STR-366 §8-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.370 Joints for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. (Repealed. See 13.03.330)

Repealed. See 13.03.330

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §9,96; STR-1272 §30, 84; STR-366 §8-4, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.380 Reinforcing Steel. (Repealed. See 13.03.340)

Repealed. See 13.03.340

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §10, 96; STR--1272 §31, 84; STR-366 §8-5, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.390 Placing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. (Repealed. See 13.03.350)

Repealed. See 13.03.350

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §11, 96; STR-1272 §32, 84; STR-366 §8-6, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.400 Finishing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. (Repealed. See 13.03.360)

Repealed. See 13.03.360

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §12, 96; STR-1272 §33, 84; STR-366 §8-7, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.410 Curing Concrete Pavement. (Repealed. See 13.03.370)

Repealed. See 13.03.370

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1966 §13, 96; STR-1272 §34; STR-366 §8-8, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IX. Option A - Plant Mix Bituminous Base Material

13.04.420 Aggregate. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §35, 84; STR-366 §9-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.430 Bituminous Material. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §8, 93; STR-1272 §36, 84; STR-366 §9-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.440 Bituminous Base Construction. (Repealed)

Repealed. See 13.03.290

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §9, 93; STR-1272 §37, 84; STR-366 §9-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.445 Base Mix Design. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §38, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article X. Surface Course for Options A and B – (Dense Graded Asphaltic Concrete Surface)

13.04.450 Asphalt Cement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §10, 93; STR-1272 §39, 84; STR-366-D; STR-366-C)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.455 Aggregate. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §11, 93; STR-1272 §40, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.460 Surface Mix Design. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §12, 93; STR-1272 §41, 84; STR-366-D; STR-366-C; STR-366)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.470 Surface Course Application. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §13, 93; STR-1272 §42, 84; STR-366-D; STR-366-C; STR-366)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XI. Option B - Cement Treated Crushed Limestone Base.

13.04.480 Generally. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1037 §1, 79; STR-366 §11-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.490 Crushed Limestone. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1037 §2, 79; STR-366 §11-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.500 Portland Cement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1037 §3, 79; STR-366 §11-3, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.510 Water. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1037 §4, 79; STR-366 §11-4, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.520 Mixing and Placing. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1167 §4, 82; STR-1037 §5, 79)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XII. Cleaning Operation

13.04.530 Cleaning. (Repealed)

Repealed. See 13.03.380

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §12-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XIII. Driveway Entrances

13.04.540 Specifications. (Repealed. See 13.03.390)

Repealed. See 13.03.390

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §14, 93; STR-1569 §1, 88; STR-1337 §9, 85; STR-1272 §43, 84; STR-366 §13, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XIV. Material Tests and Certificates Of Compliance

13.04.550 Material Tests. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §44, 84; STR-1167 §5, 82; STR-1037 §6, 79)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.560 Certificates of Compliance. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366-C §3(part), 71; STR-366 §14-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XV. Inspections

13.04.570 Time. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §45, 84; STR-366 §15-1, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.580 Approval. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §15-2, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XVI. Insurance

13.04.585 Insurance. (Repealed)

Repealed. See 13.03.420

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §46, 84)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XVII. Surety

13.04.590 Surety Submission - Amount - Period. (Repealed. See 13.03.430)

Repealed. See 13.03.430

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1816 §15, 93; STR-1396 §1, 86; STR-1272 §47; STR-366 §16, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XVIII. Approval of Plans

13.04.600 By Engineer. (Repealed. See 13.03.410)

Repealed. See 13.03.410

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-366 §17, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article XIX. Penalty - Enjoinment

13.04.610 Violation - Penalty. (Repealed. See 13.03.440)

Repealed. See 13.03.440

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §48, 84; STR-366 §18, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.04.620 Enjoinment. (Repealed. See 13.03.450)

Repealed. See 13.03.450

(History: Ord. STR-2190 §2, 2000; STR-1272 §49, 84; STR-366 §19, 66)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.05 Street Lighting (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

 

13.05.010 Generally. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STL-1338 §1, 85; STL-1122 §1, 81)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.05.020 Surety Submission - Amount - Period. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STL-1395 §1, 86; STL-1249 §1, 84; STL-1122 §2, 81)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.05.030 Approval of Plans. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STL-1122 §3, 81)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.05.035 Street Lights Not Constructed in RE Districts. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STL-1338 §2, 85)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.05.040 Violation; Penalty. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STL-1412 §1, 86; STL-1249 §2, 84; STL-1122 §4, 81)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.05.050 Enjoinment. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STL-1122 §5, 81)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08 Sidewalk Construction and Repair (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

Article I. General Regulations

13.08.001 General. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §6, 2000; CSW-498 §3(A), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.010 Application for Building or Site Development Permits. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2424 §1, 2003; CSW-2191 §3, 2000; CSW-1339 §1, 85; CSW-1273 §1, 84; CSW-498 §1(A), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.020 Single Family and Two-family Dwelling Requirement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2424 §2, 2003; CSW-2191 §4, 2000; CSW-1817 §1, 93; CSW-1273 §2, 84; CSW-498 1(B), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.025 Sidewalks Not Constructed in RE Districts. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §3, 2003; CSW-1339 §2, 85)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.030 Plan Approval. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2424 §3, 2003; CSW-498 §2, 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article II. Sidewalk Design Standards Construction Specifications

13.08.050 Required Dimensions. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2424 §4, 2003; CSW-2191 §7, 2000; CSW-1817 §2, 93; CSW-1568 §1, 88; CSW-498 §3(B-1), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.060 Location. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §8, 2000; CSW-1339 §3, 85;CSW-498 §3(B-2), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.070 Grades and Slopes. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §9, 2000; CSW-1817 §3, 93; CSW-1339 §4, 85; CSW-1273 §3, 84; CSW-498 §3(B-3) 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.075 Wheelchair Accessible Curb Ramps. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §10, 2000; CSW-1817 §4, 93; CSW-1203 §1, 83)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.080 Construction Materials and Equipment. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; STR-2295 §11, 2001; CSW-2191 §11, 2000; CSW-2097 §1, 98; CSW-1817 §5, 93; CSW-1568 §2, 88; CSW-1273 §4, 84; STR-1167; CSW-498)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.090 Construction Materials and Equipment - Forms. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-1273 §5, 84; CSW-498 §3(C-2), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.100 Construction Materials and Equipment - Reinforcing. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-498 §3(C-3), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.110 Construction Details - Subgrade Preparation. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §12, 2000; CSW-498 §3(D-1), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.120 Construction Details - Cold Weather Concrete Operations. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. CSW-2191 §22, 2000; CSW-1273 §6, 84; CSW-498 §3(D-2), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.130 Placing and Finishing Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-1273 §7, 84; CSW-98 §3(D-3), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.140 Curing Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §13, 2000; CSW-498 §3(D-4), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.145 Backfilling Concrete. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §1, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.150 Inspection. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. CSW-2191 §22, 2000; CSW-498 §3(D-5), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.160 Variances and Appeals. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §14, 2000; CSW-1575 §1, 89; CSW-1273 §8, 84; CSW-814, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.170 Failure to Provide Required Sidewalks. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2424 §5, 2003; CSW-2191 §15, 2000; CSW-498 §5, 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article III. Maintenance and Repair

13.08.180 Responsibility for Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §16, 2000; CSW-2038 §1, 97; CSW-498-A §1(part) 70; CSW-498 §6(A), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.190 Notice to Repair. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §17, 2000; CSW-498-A §1(part), 70; CSW-498 §6(B), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.200 Failure to Comply with Notice - Repairs by City. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §18, 2000; CSW-498-A §1(part), 70; CSW-498 §6(C), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.210 Costs - Assessment to Abutting Landowner. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §19, 2000; CSW-498-A §1(part), 70; CSW-498 §6(D), 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article IV. Insurance and Surety

13.08.220 Insurance. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §2, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.230 Surety Submission - Amount - Period. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §2, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Article V. Penalty - Enjoinment

13.08.240 Violation - Penalty. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Amended during codification in accordance with K.S.A.12-3015; Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §20, 2000; CSW-498 §7, 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.245 Failure to Pay Costs Prior to Time of Certification - Action. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. CSW-2191 §21, 2000; CSW-1273 §9, 84; CSW-498-B §1, 71; CSW-498 §11, 69)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.08.250 Enjoinment. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; CSW-2191 §2, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Repealed Sections of 13.12

 

13.12.010 Definitions. (Repealed. See 13.12.320)

Repealed. See 13.12.320.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §1,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.020 Permit Required. (Repealed. See 13.12.440)

Repealed. See 13.12.440.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1757 §1,92; RW-168 §2, 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.030 Prohibited Construction. (Repealed. See 13.12.490)

Repealed. See 13.12.490.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §3,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.040 Responsibility to Abutting Owners. (Repealed. See 13.12.440 C)

Repealed. See 13.12.440 C.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §4,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.050 Cuts and Excavations. (Repealed. See 13.12.350 G and 13.12.440 A)

Repealed. See 13.12.350 G and 13.12.440 A.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §5,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.060 Application for Permit. (Repealed. See 13.12.450)

Repealed. See 13.12.450.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1750 §1,92; RW-1722 §1,91; RW-1274 §1,84; RW-1006 §1,79; RW-839)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.070 Excavation, Repair and Maintenance. (Repealed. See 13.12.500)

Repealed. See 13.12.500.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §2, 84; RW-168 §7, 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.080 Bond Required for Permit. (Repealed. See 13.12.460)

Repealed. See 13.12.460.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §8(a), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.090 Filing Bond Relieves Applicant from Further Bonds. (Repealed. See 13.12.460 B)

Repealed. See 13.12.460 B.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §8(b), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.100 Proof of Bond. (Repealed. See 13.12.460 B & C.)

Repealed. See 13.12.460 B & C.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §8(c), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.110 Repair of Damage. (Repealed. See 13.12.500)

Repealed. See 13.12.500.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §9,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.120 Manner of Excavating. (Repealed. See 13.12.500)

Repealed. See 13.12.500.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §10,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.130 Refilling of Excavation. (Repealed. See 13.12.500)

Repealed. See 13.12.500.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §3,84; RW-168 §11, 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.140 Protective Measures. (Repealed. See 13.12.410)

Repealed. See 13.12.410.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §4,84; RW-168 §12, 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.150 Violations - Penalties. (Repealed. See 13.12.630 A)

Repealed. See 13.12.630 A.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §13,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.160 Specifications for Excavations, Backfilling and Replacement Where Paved Surfaces Are Disturbed. (Repealed. See 13.12.630 A)

Repealed. See 13.12.630 A.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §5,84; RW-168 §14(part), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.170 Class A Street (Portland Cement Concrete Pavement). (Repealed. See 13.02)

Repealed. See 13.02.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-2098 §1, 98; RW-1274 §6,84; STR-1167 §7,82; RW-168 §14(part), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.180 Class B Street (Hot-mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface). (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §7,84;RW-168 §14 (part)62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.190 Class C Street (D.A.S.T., Double Asphalt Surface Treatment Roads with Base). (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §8,84; RW-168 §14 (part), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.200 Class D Street (Surface Asphalt Treatment Roads on Each Base). (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §9,84; RW-168 §14 (part), 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.210 General Instructions. (Repealed. See 13.12.390 & 13.12.560. Also see 13.03)

Repealed. See 13.12.390 & 13.12.560. Also see 13.03.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1818 §1,93; RW-1274 §10,84; RW-168 §15,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.220 Specifications for Backfilling in Unpaved Portion of Right-of-way, and under Proposed Paving. (Repealed. See 13.03)

Repealed. See 13.03.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-1274 §11,84; RW-168 §16, 62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.230 Modification of Requirements. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. RW-2184, 2000; RW-168 §17,62)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

AN ORDINANCE FOR MANAGING

THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF

PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE

CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREPARED AND PUBLISHED

BY THE DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC WORKS OF THE

CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

 

 

October 18, 1999


 

 

THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY

ORDINANCE NO. RW-2184

 

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE A NEW, COMPREHENSIVE REVISION OF THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS, TITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR MANAGING THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS, SUCH INCORPORATION BEING AUTHORIZED BY K.S.A. 12-3009 TO AND INCLUDING 12-3012; REPEALING EXISTING OVERLAND PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 13.12.010, 13.12.020, 13.12.030, 13.12.040, 13.12.050, 13.12.060, 13.12.070, 13.12.080, 13.12.090, 13.12.100, 13.12.110, 13.12.120, 13.12.130, 13.12.140, 13.12.150, 13.12.160, 13.12.170, 13.12.180, 13.12.190, 13.12.200, 13.12.210, 13.12.220 AND 13.12.230.

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS:

 

SECTION 1.  Section 13.12.301 of the Overland Park Municipal Code shall read as follows:

 

13.12.301  Incorporation.

 

There is incorporated by reference, for the purpose of managing the use and occupancy of public right-of-way within the City, a new, comprehensive revision of the City’s rights-of-way regulations, titled An Ordinance for Managing the Use and Occupancy of Public Right-of-Way for the City of Overland Park, Kansas, prepared and published by the Department of Public Works of the City of Overland Park, Kansas, Draft approved by the Public Works Committee on September 27, 1999.  Not less than three (3) copies of said ordinance shall be marked Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. RW-2184, to which shall be attached a copy of the ordinance codified herein, and filed with the City Clerk to be opened to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable business hours.  The Municipal Court and all administrative departments of the City charged with the enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied at the cost of the City such number of official copies of such ordinance as may be deemed expedient.

 

SECTION 2.  Existing Overland Park Municipal Code Sections 13.12.010, 13.12.020, 13.12.030, 13.12.040, 13.12.050, 13.12.060, 13.12.070, 13.12.080, 13.12.090, 13.12.100, 13.12.110, 13.12.120, 13.12.130, 13.12.140, 13.12.150, 13.12.160, 13.12.170, 13.12.180, 13.12.190, 13.12.200, 13.12.210, 13.12.220 and 13.12.230 are hereby repealed.

 

 

 


SECTION 3.  This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after January 1, 2000, and its publication in The Overland Park Sun, an official City newspaper.

 

PASSED by the City Council this 18th day of October, 1999.

 

 

APPROVED by the Mayor this 18th day of October, 1999.

 

  (s) Ed Eilert                                   

Ed Eilert, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 (s) Marian Cook                                                                 

Marian Cook

City Clerk

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

 (s) Jane Neff-Brain                                                      

Jane Neff-Brain

Senior Assistant City Attorney

Effective on: 1/1/1901

MANAGING THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.12.380 Reseller Service Providers. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. RW-2410 §16, 2002; RW-2184, 2000)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16 Street Name Signs (Repealed)

(This entire chapter has been repealed – See 13.10)

13.16.010 Generally. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §1, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.020 Definition. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §2, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.030 Posts. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §3, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.040 Mounting Brackets - General Requirements. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §4.1, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.050 Post-to-sign Bracket. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §4.2, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.060 Sign-to-sign Bracket. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §4.3, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.070 Sign Blades - General Requirements. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §5.1, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.080 Sign Faces. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §5.2, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.090 Color. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §5.2.1, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.100 Legend. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §5.2.2, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.110 Block Numbers. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §5.2.3, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.120 Installation. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-1819 §1, 93; SNS-420 §6.1, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.130 Placement. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS-420 §6.2, 67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.16.140 Violation  Penalty. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Amended during codification in accordance with K.S.A. 12-3015; Ord. STR-2849 §16, 2010; SNS- 420 §7,67)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.28 Main Trafficways (Removed during recodification)

(This chapter removed during recodification January, 1982. All ordinances are on file with the City Clerk.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.32 Federal and StateAided Highway Construction (Removed during recodification)

(This chapter removed during recodification January, 1982. All ordinances are on file with the City Clerk.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.36 Public Improvements (Removed during recodification)

(This chapter removed during recodification January, 1982. All ordinances are on file with the City Clerk.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.40 Street Name Changes (Removed during recodification)

(This chapter removed during recodification January, 1982. All ordinances are on file with the City Clerk.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.44 Street Grade Changes (Removed during recodification)

(This chapter removed during recodification January, 1982. All ordinances are on file with the City Clerk.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

13.60 Natural Gas Services Code (REPEALED)

 

13.60.010 Title.  (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §1, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.020 Definitions.  (Repealed).

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §2, 2006)

City– shall mean the City of Overland Park, Kansas.

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Distribution System or Distribution Facilities– shall mean a pipeline or system of pipelines, including without limitation, mains, pipes, boxes, reducing and regulating stations, laterals, conduits, and services extensions, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, or any part thereof located within the Right-of-Way, for the purpose of supplying natural gas for light, heat, power, and all other purposes.

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Entity- shall mean any individual persons, governmental entity, business, corporation, company, partnership, firm, limited liability corporation, limited liability partnership, unincorporated association, joint venture or trust and shall include all forms of business enterprise not specifically listed above.

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Franchise- shall mean the grant of authority by the City to transport, distribute or sell natural gas to the inhabitants of the City and to operate a Distribution System or Distribution Facilities. The grant of authority shall be in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-2001, et seq., as amended and City ordinances.

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Franchise Fee- shall mean consideration paid in the form of a charge upon the Franchisee as prescribed in the Ordinance granting the Franchise.

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Franchisee– shall mean any Entity that has been granted a Franchise by the City for the transportation, distribution or sale of natural gas within the Rights-of-Way of the City in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-2001, et seq., as amended and City ordinances.

Effective on: 1/17/2017

Right-of-Way– shall mean the area on, below or above the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, bridges, boulevards, roads or highways dedicated to or acquired by the City as Right-of-Way by the City. The “Right-of-Way” shall not include property owned by the City outside of the Right-of-Way.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §2, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.030 Applicability. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §3, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.040 Preservation of Police Power Authority. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §4, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.050 Unlawful to Operate Without a Franchise. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2737 §1, 2008; GF-2583 §5, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.060 Nature of Rights Granted by any Franchise. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §6, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.070 Initial Franchise Applications. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §7, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.080 Franchise Renewal. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §8, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017

13.60.090 Savings Clause. (Repealed)

Repealed.

(History: Ord. TF-3155 §2, 2017; GF-2583 §9, 2006)

Effective on: 1/17/2017