For the purpose of operating and maintaining a cable
system in the franchise area, the grantee may erect, install, construct,
repair, replace, reconstruct and retain in, on, over, under, upon,
across and along the streets and public ways within the franchise
area such wires, cables, conductors, ducts, conduits, vaults, manholes,
amplifiers, pedestals, attachments and other property and equipment
as are necessary to the operation of the cable system; provided, however,
that the grantee complies with all design, construction, safety, and
performance provisions contained in this chapter, the franchise agreement,
and other applicable local ordinances.