A. The governing body may grant to any person a franchise or easement on such terms and conditions as it deems reasonable, for the purpose of entering upon, constructing, building, operating and maintaining any business or for other use of the property of the municipality, and the provisions of Sections 12.16.010 and 12.16.020 shall not apply to the extent such provisions are waived, qualified or made inapplicable to the rights or privileges granted in the franchise ordinance or easement.

B. Any franchise or easement granted by the municipality shall be in writing and any franchise or easement not in writing shall be void. (Ord. 9/02/2003O-10 § 1 (part); Code 1975 § 8-113)