A. In the event that:
1. The use of any part of the system of the grantee is discontinued for any reason for a continuous period of thirty days, without prior written notice to or approval of the city; or
2. Any part of such system has been installed in any street or other area without complying with the requirements of this chapter,
then any franchise shall be terminated, canceled or shall expire, and the grantee shall, at the option of the city, and at no expense to the city, and upon demand of the city promptly remove from any streets or other area all property of the grantee, and the grantee shall promptly restore the street or other area from which such property has been removed to such condition as the city manager shall approve.
B. The council may, upon written application therefor by the grantee, approve the abandonment of any such property in place by the grantee and under such terms and conditions as the council may prescribe. Upon abandonment of any such property in place the grantee shall cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered to the city such instruments as the city attorney shall prescribe and approve, transferring and conveying the ownership of such property to the city. (Prior code § 7-13)