A. The use and occupancy of the public right-of-way in the city by any person constructing, maintaining or operating wireless, utility, or other facilities must conform to the terms and conditions of this chapter.

B. Existing facilities installed or maintained by a telecommunications carrier, public utility or other entity over, under or across the public right-of-way within the city in accordance with an expired franchise agreement or other city-issued permit may be operated by the wireless carrier or public utility at the locations at which such facilities exist; provided, however, that maintenance, repair, relocation, and/or expansion of such facilities are not permitted unless and until the public utility or telecommunications carrier, or other entity, obtains all permits and approvals required by this chapter.

C. All work by a wireless carrier, public utility, or other entity in the public right-of-way must comply with all construction standards and specifications adopted by the city as now exist or are hereafter amended, including but not limited to those set forth in AMC Chapters 15.32 and 19.68. (Ord. 3039 § 2, 2019)