This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "East Goshen Township Cable Communications Regulatory Ordinance."
The Township of East Goshen finds that the development
of cable television and communication systems has substantial benefits
and effects upon East Goshen and its residents. Rapidly changing and
complex technologies associated with cable television require that
public convenience and the general welfare be protected, which can
best be served by vesting the Township and its designees with regulatory
powers. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for and specify
the means by which the public interest and welfare will be protected,
furthered and preserved. As a consequence, any franchise issued pursuant
to this chapter shall be deemed to include this finding as an integral
part thereof. Further, it is recognized that cable television systems
have the capacity to provide not only entertainment and information
services to the Township and its residents, but also to provide a
variety of cable television and interactive communication services
to institutions and individuals by providing governmental, educational
and health-care communications. For these purposes, the regulations
contained herein are established upon the belief and with the goals
that:
A. Cable services should be provided to the maximum number
of Township residents possible.
B. The cable system should be capable of accommodating
the communication needs of the Township, both for the present and
in the reasonably foreseeable fixture.
C. The cable system authorized by this chapter shall
be responsive to the needs and interests of the local community.
D. The cable system operator shall be dedicated to the
inherent philosophy of providing quality public, educational and governmental
access to the Township's residents.