Chapter 9
FRANCHISES
9.030 Restriction on Use of Rights of Way.
FRANCHISES
9.010 Definition.
Franchise. A grant of authority by agreement and contract and ordinance allowing the use of public rights of way within the City for utility, solid waste and recycling collection, and similar purposes.
[Section 9.010 added by Ordinance No. 1444, adopted February 28, 2000.]
9.020 Authority.
The City has the authority pursuant to Section 6 of the Charter and ORS Chapters 221, 459 and 459A to issue franchises allowing the use of public rights of way for utility and other purposes. The City Council may grant exclusive or non-exclusive franchises for solid waste collection, waste recycling services, natural gas distribution, electric power distribution, telecommunications services, cable television services and other services. Franchises shall be granted by a franchise agreement approved by ordinance.
[Section 9.020 added by Ordinance No. 1444, adopted February 28, 2000.]
9.030 Restriction on Use of Rights of Way.
The City has jurisdiction to control public rights of way within the City and may regulate the use of rights of way by ordinance, franchise, license, permit or any combination thereof.
[Section 9.030 added by Ordinance No. 1444, adopted February 28, 2000.]
9-1 KELLER DROP BOX, INC.
[Section 9-1 (Ordinance No. 1176) removed by Ordinance No. 1447, adopted May 8, 2000.]
9-2 WEST LINN DISPOSAL CO.
[Section 9-2 (Ordinance No. 1261) removed by Ordinance No. 1445, adopted March 13, 2000.]
9-3 NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY
[Section 9-3 (Ordinance No. 1315) removed by Ordinance No. 1487, adopted August 7, 2002.]
9-4 PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
[Section 9-4 (Ordinance No. 1342) removed by Ordinance No. 1483, effective April 1, 2002.]