Title 10 Regulation of Activities
Chapter 10.27A Cable Communications Code
Article I. General
Section 10.27A.020 Purpose
The purposes of this chapter are to provide:
- for the franchising and regulation of cable communications within the City of Spokane;
- for a cable system that will meet the current needs of the City and that can be modified to meet future needs;
- for the payment of fees and other valuable consideration to the City for the use of the public rights-of-way and for the privilege to construct and operate cable systems;
- consistent with applicable law, for the regulation by the City of certain rates to be charged to subscribers for certain cable services;
- for the establishment of construction, maintenance and operations standards to ensure the safety of the public;
- for the development of cable communications as a means to improve communication between and among the members of the public and public institutions of the City; and
- remedies and prescribe penalties for violation of this chapter and any franchise granted hereunder.
Date Passed: Monday, June 4, 2007
Effective Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
ORD C34041 Section 1 (Recodification)
