Chapter 20.02
REGISTRATION

Sections

20.02.010    Registration required.

20.02.020    Business registration fee.

20.02.030    Purpose of registration.

20.02.040    Exception to registration.

20.02.010 Registration required.

All telecommunications carriers having telecommunications facilities within the corporate limits of the city, or all telecommunications carriers or providers that offer or provide telecommunications service within the city, shall register with the city hereunder on forms provided by the city manager or designee which shall include the following:

(1) The identity and legal status of the registrant.

(2) The name, address and telephone number of the officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement.

(3) A description of registrant’s existing or proposed telecommunications facilities within the public rights-of-way.

(4) A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing, to persons, firms, businesses or institutions within the city.

(5) Information sufficient for the city to determine whether the registrant is subject to public way permitting or franchising under this title.

(6) Information sufficient for the city to determine whether the transmission, origination or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to any municipal tax, or permit, license or franchise fee.

(7) Information sufficient for the city to determine that the applicant has applied for and received authorization to conduct business in the city and in the state of Washington. [Ord. 1316 § 11, 2003.]

20.02.020 Business registration fee.

Each initial and subsequent annual application for a telecommunications business registration shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $100.00 for the purpose of reimbursing the city for administrative expenses associated with processing the application. The fee shall be subject to modification by the city manager as provided in DMMC 20.09.090. [Ord. 1316 § 12, 2003.]

20.02.030 Purpose of registration.

The purpose of registration is to:

(1) Provide the city with accurate and current information concerning the telecommunications carriers and providers who offer or provide telecommunications services within the city, or that own or operate telecommunications facilities within the city;

(2) Assist the city in enforcement of this title;

(3) Assist the city in the collection and enforcement of any municipal taxes, franchise fees, license fees or charges that may be due the city; and

(4) Assist the city in monitoring compliance with local, state and federal laws. [Ord. 1316 § 13, 2003.]

20.02.040 Exception to registration.

A person which provides telecommunications services solely to itself, its affiliates or members between points in the same building, or between closely located buildings under common ownership or control; provided, that such company or person does not use or occupy any public way of the city or other ways within the city, is excepted from the registration requirement pursuant to this title. [Ord. 1316 § 14, 2003.]