A. The terms and conditions of the use and occupancy of public streets and alleys in the city by anyone constructing, maintaining or operating a public utility or the facilities thereof shall be as provided in this chapter.

B. Existing facilities installed or maintained by a public utility over, under or across public rights-of-way within the city in accordance with an expired franchise agreement or other issued permit may be maintained, repaired and operated by the public utility at the locations at which such facilities exist only by means of a permit issued by the director under the terms of this chapter within 45 days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter; provided, however, except as allowed by the provision of any existing franchise agreement between the city and a public utility, no such facilities may be enlarged, improved or expanded without further compliance with the standards and procedures set forth in this chapter.

C. All work by a public utility in the right-of-way shall be in accordance with the Bothell Design and Construction Standards and Specifications (Bothell Standards) as adopted by city council ordinance and incorporated herein by reference, and as may later be amended. (Ord. 1696 § 1, 1997).