§ 13.56.050. Removal of Unauthorized Facilities.

A.

Facilities are considered unauthorized under the following circumstances.

1.

Upon expiration or termination of a Franchise or License unless otherwise provided by law;

2.

Upon deactivation and/or abandonment of a Facility within the rights-of-way;

3.

If the Facility was constructed or installed without the prior issuance of a required Permit;

4.

If the Facility was constructed or installed at a location not permitted in a Permit and/or Franchise or License;

5.

To the extent permitted by law, any such other reasonable circumstances affecting public health, safety and welfare deemed necessary by the Director.

B.

In its discretion, the Director at any time may require any Person who owns, controls or maintains any unauthorized Facilities within the rights-of-way to:

1.

Apply for a Permit, and/or Franchise or License, within thirty days of receipt of written notice from the County to such Person; or

2.

Require such Person to remove all Facilities and restore the affected area within ninety days to a condition satisfactory to the County. Should such Person fail to remove the Facilities and restore the affected area within the time frame given by the Director, the Director may direct County personnel to remove the Facilities and restore the affected area to a condition satisfactory to the County, and all charges related to this removal and restoration work is the responsibility of the Person; or

3.

Take any other action authorized by applicable law.

(Ord. No. 15033, § 1(Att. A), 6-24-2014)