City's local authority over holders.
Springfield, Ill., City Code § 103.85
in effect§ 103.85. - City's local authority over holders.
To the extent required by the Cable and Video Competition Law and permitted by federal law, holders shall comply with all applicable construction and technical standards and right-of-way occupancy standards set forth in this chapter or elsewhere in the City Code relating to use of public rights-of-way, pole attachments, permit obligations, indemnification, insurance, performance bonds, penalties or liquidated damages. The applicable requirements for a holder that is using its existing telecommunications network or constructing a telecommunications network shall be the same requirements that the city imposes on telecommunications providers. The applicable requirements for a holder that is using or constructing a cable system shall be the same requirements the city imposes on other cable operators. Holders shall also comply with all other applicable requirements of the Cable and Video Competition Law including but not limited to those pertaining to the installation, upgrade, construction, operation, maintenance or removal of facilities or equipment within a public right-of-way when providing cable services or video services in the city.
(Ord. No. 363-06-08, § 1(Exh. A), 6-3-08)
Source: City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/il/springfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH103CATE_ARTIIICAVISEPRFEPEACSUFE_S103.85CILOAUOVHOFetched: 11/8/2026