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Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

§ 114.10 NATURE OF FRANCHISE.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Scope . A franchise granted pursuant to this chapter shall authorize and permit a franchisee to construct, operate, maintain and repair a cable system or an OVS (as applicable) to provide cable service in the city, and for that purpose to erect, install, construct, repair, replace, reconstruct, maintain facilities appurtenant to such system in, on, over, under, upon, across, and along the public rights-of-way, and along such other public property that the city may authorize a franchisee to use.

(B) Nothing passes by implication . A franchise shall not convey rights other than as specified in this chapter, or in a franchise agreement; no rights shall pass by implication.

(C) Franchise not in lieu of other authorizations . A franchise shall not include, or be a substitute for:

(1) Compliance with requirements for the privilege of transacting and carrying on a business within the city, including, but not limited to, complying with the conditions the city may establish before constructing facilities for, or providing, non-cable services;

(2) Any permit, agreement or authorization required in connection with operations on or in public rights-of-way or public property, including by way of example and not limitation, encroachment permits for street construction;

(3) Any permits or agreements for occupying any other property of the city or private entities to which access is not specifically granted by the franchise.

(D) Franchisee must comply with other laws . A franchise does not relieve a franchisee of the franchisee's duty to comply with all the city ordinances and regulations, and every franchisee must comply with the same. Likewise, the rights granted under a franchise are subject to the exercise of police and other powers the city now has or may later obtain, including but not limited to the power of eminent domain. Every franchise shall be deemed to incorporate all the requirements of the City Charter.

(E) Franchise not a grant of property rights . A franchise does not convey title, equitable or legal, in the public rights-of-way. Rights granted may not be subdivided or subleased.

(F) Franchise non-exclusive . No franchise shall be exclusive, or prevent the city from issuing other franchises or authorizations, or prevent the city from itself constructing, operating or repairing its own cable communications system with or without a franchise.

(G) Franchise term . Every franchise shall be for a term of years, which term shall be eight years, unless a franchise specifies otherwise.

(H) Costs borne by franchisee . Unless otherwise specifically stated in a franchise, or is required or permitted by law, all acts which a franchisee is required to perform under the franchise or applicable law must be performed at the franchisee's expense.

(I) Failures to perform . If a cable communications system operator fails to perform work that it is required to perform within the time provided for performance, the city may perform the work and bill the operator therefor. The operator shall pay the amounts billed within 30 days.

(Ord. 678-C.S., passed 4-20-04)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. ▸ Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
    Overview
    1. § 114.01 PURPOSE.
    2. § 114.02 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 114.03 FRANCHISE REQUIRED.
    4. § 114.04 EXCEPTIONS TO FRANCHISE REQUIREMENT.
    5. § 114.05 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A FRANCHISE.
    6. § 114.06 EXISTING FRANCHISES.
    7. § 114.07 FORM OF FRANCHISE.
    8. § 114.08 FILING AN APPLICATION.
    9. § 114.09 APPLICATION FEE.
    10. § 114.10 NATURE OF FRANCHISE.
    11. § 114.11 ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER; ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS.
    12. § 114.12 TRANSFERS.
    13. § 114.13 GENERAL CONDITIONS UPON CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND R…
    14. § 114.14 PROTECTION OF CITY AND RESIDENTS.
    15. § 114.15 ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES.
    16. § 114.16 BOOKS AND RECORDS.
    17. § 114.17 REPORTS.
    18. § 114.18 MAPS REQUIRED.
    19. § 114.19 OTHER RECORDS REQUIRED.
    20. § 114.20 EXEMPTIONS.
    21. § 114.21 PRIVACY.
    22. § 114.22 PROCEDURES FOR PAYING FRANCHISE FEES AND FEES IN LIEU…
    23. § 114.30 APPLICATIONS GENERALLY.
    24. § 114.31 APPLICATION FOR AN INITIAL FRANCHISE OR RENEWAL FRANC…
    25. § 114.33 APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER.
    26. § 114.34 LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS.
    27. § 114.35 FRANCHISE FEE.
    28. § 114.36 NO EXCLUSIVITY.
    29. § 114.37 MINIMUM FRANCHISE CONDITIONS.
    30. § 114.38 RATE REGULATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION.
    31. § 114.40 ADDITIONAL DEFINITION.
    32. § 114.41 APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT OR RENEWAL OF FRANCHISES.
    33. § 114.42 TRANSFERS.
    34. § 114.43 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
    35. § 114.44 SPECIAL TERMINATION RULES.
    36. § 114.45 RATE REGULATION.
    37. § 114.46 FEE IN LIEU OF FRANCHISE FEE.
    38. § 114.47 EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS.
    39. § 114.50 CAPTIONS.
    40. § 114.51 CALCULATION OF TIME.
    41. § 114.52 SEVERABILITY.
    42. § 114.53 CONNECTIONS TO CABLE SYSTEM; USE OF ANTENNAE.
    43. § 114.54 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
    44. § 114.55 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
    45. § 114.56 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS.
    46. § 114.57 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
    47. § 114.58 DEFINITIONS.
    48. § 114.59 FRANCHISE FEES.
    49. § 114.60 CUSTOMER SERVICE.
    50. § 114.61 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION.
    51. § 114.62 EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM.
    52. § 114.63 PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL CA…
    53. § 114.64 NOTICES.
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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