Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.16 — CABLE TELEVISION
Hanford Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Hanford
§ 5.16.010. Authority and intent.¶
§ 5.16.020. Definitions.¶
§ 5.16.030. Franchise to install and operate.¶
§ 5.16.040. Term/renewal of the franchise.¶
§ 5.16.050. Franchise area.¶
§ 5.16.060. FCC or California Public Utilities Commission jurisdiction.¶
§ 5.16.070. Franchise transfer.¶
§ 5.16.080. Geographical coverage.¶
§ 5.16.090. Nonexclusive franchise.¶
§ 5.16.100. Rights reserved to grantor.¶
§ 5.16.110. Grant of franchise.¶
§ 5.16.120. Application required.¶
§ 5.16.130. Application—Contents.¶
§ 5.16.140. Setting for public hearing.¶
§ 5.16.150. Notice of hearing.¶
§ 5.16.160. Comments by interested persons.¶
§ 5.16.170. Conduct of hearing.¶
§ 5.16.180. Decision after hearing.¶
§ 5.16.190. Minimum service standards and programming requirements.¶
§ 5.16.200. Franchise fee.¶
§ 5.16.210. Bond—Letter of credit.¶
§ 5.16.220. Construction and maintenance requirements.¶
§ 5.16.230. Technical standards.¶
§ 5.16.240. Rates.¶
§ 5.16.250. Indemnity.¶
§ 5.16.260. Insurance.¶
§ 5.16.270. Records required.¶
§ 5.16.280. Grantor's right to inspect.¶
§ 5.16.290. Plant performance reports.¶
§ 5.16.300. Public reports.¶
§ 5.16.310. Reports.¶
§ 5.16.320. Notice of violation.¶
§ 5.16.330. Default.¶
§ 5.16.340. Dispute resolution—Appeal of declaration of default.¶
§ 5.16.350. Advisory arbitration procedure.¶
§ 5.16.360. Appeal of arbitrator's decision.¶
§ 5.16.370. Appeal to the board.¶
§ 5.16.380. Available remedies.¶
§ 5.16.390. Judicial review.¶
§ 5.16.400. Abandonment or removal of franchise property.¶
§ 5.16.410. Receivership and foreclosure.¶
§ 5.16.420. Waivers.¶
§ 5.16.430. Rights of individuals.¶
§ 5.16.440. Resident rights.¶
§ 5.16.450. Poles.¶
§ 5.16.460. Separability.¶
§ 5.16.470. Franchise agreement provisions.¶
§ 5.16.480. Customer service.¶
§ 5.16.490. Billing procedures.¶
§ 5.16.500. Complaint procedures.¶
§ 5.16.510. System audit.¶
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