Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 3 — Finance›Chapter 3-8 — PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISES
Turlock Municipal Code Art. 9 Service Provisions
Turlock Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Turlock
Cite as: Turlock Municipal Code Article 9 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 3-8-901. Local origination channel(s).¶
If local origination programming is provided, the grantee shall operate any cablecasting studios on a high-quality, professional basis for the purpose of providing cablecast programming responsive to local needs and interests.
§ 3-8-902. Public, educational and government (PEG) access facilities.¶
The grantee shall provide the PEG access facilities including channel capacity, necessary interface equipment and cabling to permit operation as specified in the franchise agreement.
§ 3-8-903. Cable channels for commercial use.¶
The grantee shall designate channel capacity for commercial use as required by applicable law.
§ 3-8-904. Universal connection.¶
In order to provide a service related to the public health, safety or welfare, the grantor may require that all dwelling units within the franchise area shall be connected physically to the cable system by the grantee by means of drop cables terminating at each dwelling unit, whether or not the dwelling unit's occupants desire to subscribe to cable service. The cost and charges shall be determined by the grantor at the time such connection is required. Grantee shall be entitled to recover the incremental cost of providing a universal connection.
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