§ 26-151. Authority to construct.

(a)

Authorization to commence new construction and application procedures. Within 30 days of the acceptance by the grantee of an initial franchise, the grantee shall register the system with the FCC and apply for contracts for use of poles. Within 30 days after completion of the make-ready survey identifying the routes of the system facilities, the grantee shall apply for all additional licenses from the state, town or other necessary parties, such as the railroads, for crossing under or over their property. In any event, all necessary applications for permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations shall be applied for in a timely fashion so that such filing and processing shall not interfere with or cause delay with the construction schedule as outlined in the franchise. Failure to make such timely application and timely filing shall constitute a substantial violation of this chapter.

(b)

Power to contract. Upon grant of an initial franchise or upon renewal of a franchise and in order to construct, operate and maintain a cable system in the town, the grantee may:

(1)

Enter into contracts, as necessary, with any public utility companies or any other owner or lessee of any poles or underground areas located within or without the town;

(2)

Obtain right-of-way permits from appropriate town, state, county and federal officials necessary to cross or otherwise use highways or roads under their respective jurisdiction;

(3)

Obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to erect and maintain antennas; and

(4)

Obtain whatever other permits a town, county, state or federal agency may require.

(Ord. No. 368, § 5-1, 1-14-1999)