§ 79-31. Permit required.

(a)

Generally. Except as otherwise provided in the Act, a telecommunications provider using or seeking to use city rights-of-way for its telecommunications facilities shall apply for and obtain a telecommunications permit, which is a form of use permit, pursuant to this article.

(b)

Previously issued permits. Pursuant to section 5(1) of the Act, authorizations or permits previously issued by the city under section 251 of the Michigan Telecommunications Act, 1991 PA 179, MCL 484.2251 and authorizations or permits issued by the city to telecommunications providers prior to the 1995 enactment of section 251 of the Michigan Telecommunications Act but after 1985 shall satisfy the permit requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 727, § 1, 12-1-03)