ARTICLE III. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FRANCHISES
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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.
What's in here
- Sec. 80-61 Definitions
- Sec. 80-62 Application to existing systems and providers of services
- Sec. 80-63 Delegation
- Sec. 80-64 Granting authority
- Sec. 80-65 Franchise applications
- Sec. 80-66 Nonrefundable application fees for new franchises and revocable licenses
- Sec. 80-67 Public availability of applications
- Sec. 80-68 Responsibilities of applicants
- Sec. 80-69 Evaluation criteria
- Sec. 80-70 Procedure for consideration of and action on applications
- Sec. 80-71 Terms and conditions of franchise and revocable license
- Sec. 80-72 Revocation of revocable license
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_ARTIIITESEFR
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH80TE_ARTIIITESEFR
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