Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 5 — Business Licenses and Regulations›Chapter 5.24 — CABLE COMMUNICATION FRANCHISES
Jackson Municipal Code Div. VI Service
Jackson Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Jackson
Cite as: Jackson Municipal Code Division VI · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 5.24.365. Services to be provided.¶
The cable communications system shall provide, as a minimum, the services listed in the franchise agreement. Such basic subscriber service shall not be reduced without prior approval of grantor.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.370. Basic subscriber radio service (BSRS).¶
The basic subscriber FM service shall include the provisions of all designated audio services, including broadcast FM. This service shall be made available to all subscribers at the established monthly subscription rates.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.375. Basic subscriber television service (BSTS).¶
The basic subscriber television service shall include all FCC-required services. This service shall be provided to all subscribers at the established monthly subscription rates. Tiers of additional service may be provided at different rates, to offer residents a broader choice.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.380. Additional subscriber services.¶
Additional subscriber services not included in the BSTS and BSRS services specified above may be provided, either within the basic subscription rates, or on a premium basis.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.385. Institutional service (IS).¶
One or more channel spaces shall be reserved for institutional service to provide transmission and/or reception services to institutional users, as designated in the proposal and franchise agreement.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.390. Closed-circuit community services channel.¶
The grantee shall make at least one channel available to community and public access at no charge, subject to the terms described in the franchise proposal and franchise agreement. The grantee shall participate with government and community organizations to plan and organize programming for said channel.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.395. Educational channel.¶
The grantee shall reserve two or more channels for the use of the local educational institutions at no charge. The grantee shall make every effort to provide advice and technical expertise to aid in the utilization of the channel(s).
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
§ 5.24.400. Government access channel.¶
The grantee shall reserve one or more channels for the use of the grantor at no charge to the grantor. The grantee shall make every effort to provide advice and technical expertise to aid in the effective utilization of the channel(s), for the advancement of educational opportunities in the city.
(Ord. 483 §1, 1984)
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