§ 1208. Franchises and permits.

(a)

Grant of franchises and permits. Subject to the limitations of state law, the City may by ordinance grant a franchise or permit for the construction and operation of a public utility or other similar business, including common carriers, in the streets and public grounds of the City. The City may prescribe the kind and character of service or product to be furnished, the manner in which the streets and public grounds shall be used and occupied, and any other terms and conditions conducive to the public interest.

(b)

Regulations. The Council shall at all times control the distribution of space in, over, under or across all streets or public grounds occupied by public utility fixtures. All rights granted for the construction and operation of public utilities or similar business shall be subject to the continuing right of the Council to require such reconstruction, relocation, change or discontinuance of the appliances used by the utility or similar business in the streets, alleys, avenues, highways, parks and public places of the City, as shall in the opinion of the Council be necessary in the public interest. The Council may delegate to the City Manager or other official the authority to establish rules and regulations for the use of rights of way.