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Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS

§ 114.31 APPLICATION FOR AN INITIAL FRANCHISE OR RENEWAL FRANCHISE.

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

(A) Scope . This section establishes additional provisions that apply to an application for an initial franchise, or a renewal franchise application that is not governed by 47 U.S.C. § 546(a)-(h).

(B) Process . Any person may apply for an initial or renewal franchise by submitting an application therefor on that person's own initiative, or in response to a request for proposals issued by the city. If the city receives an unsolicited application, it may choose to issue a request for additional proposals, and require the applicant to amend its proposal to respond thereto. The city shall promptly conduct such investigations as are necessary to act on an application.

(C) Consideration of application . In determining whether to grant a franchise, the city may consider:

(1) The extent to which an applicant for renewal has substantially complied with the applicable law and the material terms of any existing cable franchise;

(2) Whether an applicant's quality of service under its existing franchise, including signal quality, response to customer complaints, billing practices, and the like has been reasonable in light of the needs of the community;

(3) Where the applicant has not previously held a cable system franchise in the city, whether the applicant's record in other communities indicates that it can be relied upon to provide high-quality service throughout any franchise term;

(4) Whether the applicant has the financial, legal, and technical ability to provide the services, facilities, and equipment set forth in an application, and to satisfy any minimum requirements established by the city;

(5) Whether the applicant's application is reasonable to meet the future cable-related needs and interests of the city, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests;

(6) Whether issuance of a franchise is in the public interest considering the immediate and future effect on streets, public property, and private property that will be used by the applicant's cable system;

(7) Whether issuance of the franchise would reduce competition in the provision of cable service in the city;

(8) Such other matters as the city is authorized or required to consider.

(D) Issuance of franchise . If the city determines that issuance of a franchise would be in the public interest considering the factors described above, it may offer a franchise agreement to the applicant. No franchise shall become effective until the franchise is unconditionally accepted by the applicant, approved by the City Council, and the franchise agreement is signed by both parties. (Ord. 678-C.S., passed 4-20-04)

§ 114.32 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL FRANCHISE FILED PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. §546.

(A) Scope . This section establishes additional provisions that apply to applications for renewal governed by 47 U.S.C. § 546(a)(g).

(B) Process . A franchisee which intends to exercise rights under 47 U.S.C. § 546(a)-(g) shall submit a notice in writing to the city in a timely manner clearly stating that it is activating the procedures set forth in those sections. The city shall thereafter commence any proceedings that may be required under federal law, and upon completion of those proceedings, the city may issue a request for proposals and an application may be submitted for renewal. The city may preliminarily deny the application by resolution, and if the application is preliminarily denied, the city may conduct such proceedings and by resolution establish such procedures and appoint such individuals as may be necessary to conduct any proceedings to review the application. (Ord. 678-C.S., passed 4-20-04)

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  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
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  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
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  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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