Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 7 — COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS
Lake County Municipal Code Art. V License Application and Acceptance
Lake County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Lake County
Cite as: Lake County Municipal Code Article V · Text as of 2026-10-03
Sec. 7-28. - Application Requirements.¶
28.1 An application for a license hereunder shall be in writing and accompanied by a…¶
(a) The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall also be set forth. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall also state the names and addresses of its directors, main office, major stockholders and associates, and the names and addresses of parent and subsidiary companies.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(b) A statement and description of the CATV system proposed to be constructed, installed, maintained or operated by the applicant; the proposed location of such system and its various components; the manner in which applicant proposes to construct, install, maintain and operate the same; and, particularly, the extent and manner in which existing or future poles or other facilities of other public utilities will be used for such system.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(c) A description, in detail, of the public streets, public places and proposed public streets within which applicant proposes or seeks authority to construct, install, or maintain any CATV equipment or facilities; a detailed description of the equipment or facilities proposed to be constructed, installed or maintained therein; and the proposed specific location thereof.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(d) A map specifically showing and delineating the proposed service area or areas within which applicant proposes to provide CATV services and for which a license is requested.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(e) A statement or schedule of proposed rates and charges to subscribers for installation and services, and a copy of proposed service agreement between the licensee, and its subscribers shall accompany application. For unusual circumstances such as underground cable required, or more than one hundred and fifty (150) feet of distance from cable to connection of service to subscribers, an additional installation charge over that normally charged for installation as specified in the applicant's proposal may be charged, with easements to be supplied by subscribers. For remote, relatively inaccessible subscribers within the County, service may be made available on the basis of cost of materials, labor, and easements if required by the licensee.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969; Ord. No. 881, § 1(c), 3-15-76)
(f) A copy of any contract, if existing, between the applicant and any public utility providing for the use of facilities of such public utility such as poles, lines, or conduits.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(g) A statement setting forth all agreements and understandings, whether written, oral or implied, existing between the applicant and any person, firm, or corporation with respect to the proposed license or to proposed CATV operation. If a license is granted to a person, firm, or corporation posing as a front or as the representative of another person, firm, or corporation, and such information is not disclosed in the original application, such license shall be deemed void and of no force and effect whatsoever.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(h) A financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant or public accountant satisfactory to the Board, showing applicant's financial status and his financial ability to complete the construction and installation of the proposed CATV system.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
(i) The Board may at any time demand, and applicant shall provide such supplementary, additional or other information as the Board may deem reasonably necessary to determine whether the requested license should be granted.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
28.2 The Board of Supervisors may, by advertisement or any other means, solicit and…¶
Sec. 7-29. - Approval of Application.¶
29.1 Upon consideration of any such application, the Board may refuse to grant the…¶
Sec. 7-30. - License Condition.¶
30.1 Any license granted pursuant to this article shall include the following condition:¶
(a) The CATV system herein licensed shall be used and operated solely and exclusively for the purpose expressly authorized by this chapter and no other purpose whatsoever.
(Ord. No. 560, § 5, 1969)
30.2 Inclusion of the foregoing statement in any such license shall not be deemed to…¶
Sec. 7-31. - License Renewal.¶
31.1 Any license granted under this chapter is renewable at the application of the…¶
Sec. 7-32. - Effective Date of License.¶
32.1 No license granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall become…¶
Sec. 7-33. - Acceptance of License.¶
33.1 Within thirty (30) days after the date of the resolution awarding a license, or…¶
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