A. The fees and costs provided for in this chapter, and any compensation charged and paid for use of the rights-of-way provided for in this chapter, are separate from, and in addition to, any and all other Federal, State, local and City charges, including any permit fee, or any other generally applicable fee, tax or charge on the business, occupation, property or income, as may be levied, imposed or due from a utility operator, its customers or subscribers, or on account of the lease, sale, delivery or transmission of utility services.

B. The City has determined that any fee or tax provided for by this chapter is not subject to the property tax limitations of Article XI, Sections 11 and 11b of the Oregon Constitution. These fees or taxes are not imposed on property or property owners.

C. The fees and costs provided for in this chapter are subject to applicable Federal and state laws. [BC 4.15.040, added by Ordinance No. 4684, 5/4/16]