§ 25-66. Effect of article on existing agreements and policies.

The provisions of this article shall not affect the city's existing utility franchise arrangements with public service utility companies which pay a franchise fee to the city, except that water service line and sewer service line connections sought by such entities for facilities operated by such entities shall be accomplished according to the procedures of this article. The provisions of this article shall not affect nor alter the city's existing policy with reference to land developers who install water and sewer service lines, together with additional water and sewer utility system lines, under the provisions of sections 25-193 and 25-194. The provisions of this article, shall not apply to sewer service line maintenance activities (including attempts to clear such sewer service lines of stoppages) provided that such sewer service line maintenance activities do not involve surface disturbances within the easements and rights-of-way controlled by the city.

(Code 1976, § 31-34)