Columbia Revocable Permits ordinance (Charter § 92)

Temporary permits for the operation of public utilities, or like permits for a period not to exceed two (2) years but subject to being renewed and subject to amendment, alteration or revocation at any time at the will of the council, may be granted only by ordinance on such terms and conditions as the council shall determine; provided that such permits shall in no event be construed to be franchises, or extensions or amendments of franchises.