[Code 1991, § 9-96]
The term of a franchise shall be as specified in the franchise
agreement, but it shall not exceed 15 years.
[Code 1991, § 9-104]
When a franchise issued pursuant to this article expires without
renewal or is terminated, the franchisee shall upon notice by the
City promptly remove at its own expense all portions of the cable
communications system from all streets and public ways within the
City, and shall restore such streets and public ways to their former
condition; provided, however, that the franchisee shall have the right
to sell its physical plant to a subsequent franchisee, subject to
City approval, in which case such plant need not be removed. If the
franchisee fails to remove its facilities upon request, the City may
perform the work at the franchisee's expense.