All service providers having telecommunications facilities within the unincorporated City, or all service providers or providers that offer or provide telecommunications service originating, terminating or existing within the City, shall register with the City hereunder on forms provided by the City Engineer, or any other department as the City Manager may designate, which shall include the following:
A. 
The identity and legal status of the registrant, including any affiliates;
B. 
The name, address and telephone number of the officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement;
C. 
A description of registrant's existing or proposed telecommunications facilities with the City;
D. 
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;
E. 
Information sufficient for City to determine whether the registrant is subject to franchising under this chapter;
F. 
Information sufficient for 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 permit, license, or franchise fee;
G. 
Copies of the applicant's registration filed with the WUTC pursuant to Chapter 480-121 WAC, and any tariff or price list or other authorization or related filings as may be required by the WUTC to provide telecommunications services. Alternatively, the applicant shall submit a statement detailing the reasons that registration and related filings with the WUTC are not required;
H. 
Information sufficient for City to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any utility right-of-way permit, operating license or other approvals required by the FCC to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the City; and
I. 
Such other information as the City may require.
(Ord. 2743 § 1, 2019)
The purposes of registration are to:
A. 
Provide the City with accurate and current information concerning the service provider and providers who offer or provide telecommunications services within the City, or who own or operate telecommunications facilities within the City;
B. 
Assist the City in enforcement of this chapter;
C. 
Assist the City in the collection and enforcement of any franchise fees, license fees, or charges that may be due the City; and
D. 
Assist the City in monitoring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
(Ord. 2743 § 1, 2019)
The following service providers and providers are exempted registration and franchise under this chapter:
A. 
A company or 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, however, the company or person obtains a right-of-way use permit if it intends to use or occupy the right-of-way, and, further, it complies with all other applicable requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 2743 § 1, 2019)