Sec. 80-38Responsibilities of applicants
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter sets the rules for companies that want to run cable TV or telephone/telecom lines along Ashburn's streets and rights-of-way. It covers how a company applies for a franchise, what the city looks at before saying yes, and the fees involved. It also sets the 5% franchise fee the city collects from cable and video companies that hold a Georgia state franchise. Most of it matters to companies, not households, but it shapes who can offer service in town.
It shall be the responsibility of each applicant for a under this article to comply with all applicable laws, , resolutions, rules, regulations, and other directives of the city and any federal, state, or local governmental authority having jurisdiction.
History: (Ord. No. 00-06, § 2.3, 12-5-2000)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH80TE_ARTIICASEFR_S80-38REAP
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH80TE_ARTIICASEFR_S80-38REAP
Paid for by James Burgess