§ 9-209. EXISTING FRANCHISE.  


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  • Grantees of franchises existing as of the effective date of this article shall, in addition to all the obligations and duties prescribed by the terms of their existing franchises, be subject to the requirements of this article, except as prohibited by applicable law and/or this article, in which event such requirements shall be regarded as statements of city policy. Nothing herein is intended to invalidate a lawful, existing franchise or to waive any obligations imposed by such a franchise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provisions of this article that expressly refer to a "franchise granted pursuant to this article" shall not apply to franchises initially granted prior to the effective date of this article. (Added Ord. 2004-105, § 2, eff. 11-30-04).