11.50.030 Application to existing franchise ordinances, agreements, leases, and permits – Effect of other laws.
A. The provisions of this chapter have no effect on any conflicting provision of an existing franchise ordinance, franchise agreement, lease, permit, or other authorization to use or occupy a public way in the City until:
1. The expiration of said franchise ordinance, agreement, lease, permit, or authorization; or
2. An amendment to an unexpired franchise ordinance, franchise agreement, lease, permit, or authorization has been approved, unless both parties agree to defer full compliance to a specific date not later than the present expiration date.
B. In the event of conflicting provisions between this chapter and an existing franchise ordinance, franchise agreement, lease, permit, or other authorization to use or occupy the public right of way in the City, the provisions of the existing franchise ordinance, franchise agreement, lease, permit, or other authorization will prevail until such time as the franchise ordinance, franchise agreement, lease, permit, or other authorization expires or is amended.
C. Nothing in this chapter may be deemed to create an obligation upon any person which the City is forbidden to require pursuant to federal, state, or other law. (Ord. M-4026 §9, 2012)