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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 10.27A
Section 10.27A.720
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Chapter 10.27A Cable Communications Code

Article III. Franchise Conditions

Section 10.27A.720 Franchise Area
  1. A franchisee shall offer full cable service to all areas of the City unless specifically authorized to serve a lesser area.
  1. A franchise issued pursuant hereto shall require that all dwelling units within the franchise territory shall be offered service on the same terms and conditions; provided, however, multiple-family dwelling complexes, apartments or condominiums may be served on a master-billed basis and, further, service to motels, hotels, hospitals and similar businesses or institutions may be offered on terms and conditions different from single-resident subscribers.
  1. In the event that subsequent to the issuance of a franchise the City annexes additional territory, consistent with its obligations under a franchise, a franchisee shall extend its cable services into the annexed area upon request of the City.
    1. A franchisee may petition the City for a waiver of this requirement, such waiver to be granted for good cause shown.

Date Passed: Monday, June 4, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007

ORD C34041 Section 1 (Recodification)