Open Video Systems.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 12.24.170
in effect12.24.170 - Open Video Systems.
A. Applicability of Chapter.
1. This chapter shall apply to open video systems that comply with 47 U.S.C. Section 573, to the extent permitted by applicable law, except that the following sections shall not apply: Section 12.24.070 (franchise applications), Section 12.24.080A (construction schedule), Section 12.24.110 (rate regulation), Section 12.24.120C (regarding franchise fees), Section 12.24.150A (liquidated damages), Section 12.24.150B (franchise termination due to certain conditions), Section 12.24.160 (transfers).
2. In applying this chapter to an open video system, "cable company" shall be taken to refer to the open video system operator, "cable system" to the open video system, "franchise" or "cable franchise" to any authorization granted by the City to the open video system operator, and similar terms shall apply similarly.
B. Application for Open Video System Authorization.
1. A person proposing to use rights-of-way to install devices for the operation of an open video system shall first obtain authorization from the City for such use evidenced by a written agreement. Such a person may apply for such authorization by submitting an application to the City Manager containing:
a. The name and address of the applicant and an identification of the ownership and control of the applicant, including: the names and addresses of the ten (10) largest holders of an ownership interest in the applicant and affiliates of the applicant, and all persons with three percent or more ownership interest in the applicant and its affiliates; the persons who control the applicant and its affiliates; all officers and directors of the applicant and its affiliates; and any other business affiliation and cable system ownership interest of each named person;
b. A detailed description of the physical facilities the applicant proposes to place in rights-of-way;
c. Any information that may be reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of federal law and with this section;
d. An affidavit or declaration of the applicant or authorized officer certifying the truth and accuracy of the information in the application and certifying that the application meets all federal and state law requirements.
2. The City may, at its discretion and upon request of an applicant, waive in writing the provision of any of the information required by this section.
C. Business License Required. It is unlawful to operate an open video system in the City without first obtaining a utility or business license for that purpose in accordance with Title 5 of this Code.
D. Business License Fee in Lieu of Cable Franchise Fee. An open video system operator shall pay utility or business license fees in accordance with Chapter 5.52 of this Code, in lieu of the cable franchise fees required in this chapter.
E. Public, Educational and Governmental Access Obligations. An open video system operator shall be subject to obligations pertaining to public, educational and governmental access pursuant to applicable law and to the requirements herein.
F. Rights-of-way Usage. An open video system operator shall be subject to all requirements of state law, this chapter and Chapter 12.20 of this title regarding the authorization to use or occupy the rights-of-way, except to the extent specifically prohibited by federal law. FCC approval of an open video system operator's certification pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 573 shall not be taken to confer upon such operator any authority to use or occupy the rights-of-way that such operator would not otherwise possess.
(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_12.24.170OPVISYFetched: 11/1/2026