§ 9.04. Authority and procedure in granting franchises.

The council shall, by ordinance, prescribe the terms and conditions under which franchises will be granted, subject to the provisions of this charter, and the detailed procedure for granting franchises. Such ordinance shall provide:

• a. For the publication of notice of franchise applications;

• b. For protests against the granting of such franchises;

• c. For the holding of public hearings on such applications;

• d. For the publication of the ordinance granting the franchise in the manner provided for in Section 5.04 of this charter.

(Amended by General Municipal Election on November 7, 2000; Amended by General Municipal Election on November 2, 2010)