§ 58-4.608. Line extensions.

(1)

The operator shall design, construct and maintain the cable system to pass every dwelling unit in the franchise area, subject to any limitations specified in a franchise agreement.

(2)

Standard line extension policy shall be one hundred fifty aerial feet, one hundred twenty-five feet underground. If the aerial or underground connection for service to a subscriber's location (sometimes known as a "drop") requires no more than a one hundred fifty foot aerial extension or one hundred twenty-five foot underground extension measured from the nearest street (unless the operator has obtained a waiver from the county), the operator shall provide the connection to its service at no charge for the initial one hundred fifty feet or one hundred twenty-five feet, as applicable, other than the operator's standard installation fee. This provision applies only to extensions from cable plant to a dwelling unit.

(3)

In areas not meeting the requirements for mandatory extension of service, a cable operator shall provide, upon the request of a potential subscriber desiring service in an unserved area, an estimate of the reasonable costs required to extend service to said subscriber, including materials, labor, overhead and private easements, if necessary. A cable operator shall make reasonable efforts to extend service within four months upon request of said potential subscriber, who shall be responsible for all reasonable costs associated with the extension. A cable operator may require advance payment or assurance of payment satisfactory to the cable operator.

(Ords. 2006-65 § 3, 93-55).