5.20.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to:

Establish a local policy concerning cable systems, open video systems, and private communication systems that use the public rights-of-way;

Promote the availability of diverse, multimedia information resources to the community; enhance educational opportunities throughout the community and build a stronger community;

Encourage the provision of advanced and competitive cable or open video system services on the widest possible basis to the businesses, institutions and residents of the city;

Encourage economic development while preserving aesthetic and other community values and prevent proliferation of above-ground facilities; and

Encourage universal access to video programming services for all residents and businesses.