20.04.150 Determination by city for renewal of franchise.
The process specified in ACC 20.04.030 for determining and notifying of completeness of application shall be used for renewals. Within 120 calendar days after receiving a complete application for renewal or such time as permitted by RCW 35.99.030, following the procedures in ACC 20.04.030, the city council shall grant or deny the renewal application in whole or in part. If the renewal application is denied, the written determination shall include the reason(s) for denial. Prior to granting or denying renewal of a franchise under this chapter, in whole or in part, the city council shall conduct a public hearing and make a decision based upon the criteria set forth below in addition to all criteria in ACC 20.04.040.
A. The continuing capacity of the public ways to accommodate the applicant’s existing facilities.
B. The applicant’s compliance with the requirements of this title and the franchise agreement.
C. Applicable laws, rules and policies.
D. Such other factors as may demonstrate that the continued franchise to use the public ways will serve the community interest. (Ord. 6798 § 3 (Exh. C), 2020; Ord. 5271 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5034 § 1, 1998. Formerly 20.06.140.)