§ 34-1. Definitions.
The following words terms and phrases, when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Franchisee means the holder of a franchise issued pursuant to this chapter and the laws of the state.
Person means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, governmental entity, or any other legal entity.
Public right-of-way means the area on, below or above a public roadway, highway, street, alley, easement or waterway. "Public right-of-way" does not include federal, state, or private right-of-way.
Video service means video programming, cable services, IPTV, or OVS provided through facilities located at least in part in the public rights-of-way without regard to delivery technology, including internet protocol technology. This definition does not include any video programming provided by a commercial mobile service provider defined in 47 USC 332(d), or provided solely as part of, and via, a service that enables users to access content, information, electronic mail or other services offered over the public internet.
Video service provider or provider means a person authorized under this chapter and the laws of the state to provide video service.
(Code 1970, § 6-172; Ord. No. 2007-4, § 1, 9-10-07)