Authorization Under this Chapter Required.

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 12.24.050

in effect

12.24.050 - Authorization Under this Chapter Required. A. It is unlawful for a person to construct or operate a cable system or to provide cable service to any subscriber within the City, through a system owned by that person or owned by another person, without first having an authorization specific to such purpose by the City, under the provisions of this chapter. B. A person who does not: (1) hold a franchise granted by the City for purposes other than cable service; or (2) utilize the system of another person, shall not install, maintain or operate a system in the rights-of-way and provide cable service to subscribers within the City unless the City first grants such person a cable franchise, as evidenced by an agreement so styled. Holders of cable franchises shall comply with all provisions of this chapter. C. A person: (1) who holds a franchise granted by the City for purposes other than cable service; or (2) who utilizes the system of another person, shall not provide cable service to subscribers within the City unless the City first grants such person a cable service permit, as evidenced by an agreement so styled. Holders of cable service permits shall comply with all provisions of this chapter. D. A person utilizing the system of another person shall nonetheless ensure compliance with all laws and regulations regarding conditions of rights-of-way occupancy and regarding technical standards applicable to a cable system. E. Any person who occupies the rights-of-way of the City for the purpose of operating or constructing a cable system and who does not hold a valid cable franchise from the City shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to its provisions regarding construction and technical standards and franchise fees. In its discretion, the City at any time may require such person to enter into an agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written notice by the City that such an agreement is required; require such person to remove its property and restore the area to a condition satisfactory to the City within a reasonable time period, as the City shall determine; remove the property, itself and restore the area to a satisfactory condition and charge the person the costs therefor; and/or take any other action it is entitled to take under applicable law, including filing for and seeking damages under trespass. In no event shall a cable franchise be created unless it is issued by action of the City and subject to a written agreement. (Ord. 1312 § 1 (part), 1999)

Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12.24CACORECO_12.24.050AUUNCHREFetched: 11/1/2026