Beaumont |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 5. BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS |
Chapter 5.36. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE |
Part 2. CABLE TELEVISION |
§ 5.36.355. Interconnection.
A Cable Operator shall design its System so that it may be two-way interconnected with any or all other cable television systems or similar communication systems in the area, interconnection of systems may be made by direct cable connection, microwave link, satellite or other appropriate methods.
A Cable Operator may interconnect its system with other cable systems upon its own initiative, or upon request of the City Council to interconnect. If so requested, a Cable Operator shall begin good faith negotiations concerning interconnection with the other affected system or systems. If so requested, a Cable Operator shall interconnect with any adjacent cable system which is controlled by the Cable Operator or which is under common control.
All signals to be interconnected will comply with FCC technical standards for all classes of signals and will result in no more than a low level of distortion.
A Cable Operator shall cooperate with any interconnection corporation, regional interconnection authority, state or federal regulatory agency which may be hereafter established for the purpose of regulating, facilitating, financing or otherwise providing for the interconnection of communications systems beyond the boundaries of the City.
(Ord. No. 820, § 1, 3-19-02)