Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a privilege tax (also known as a right of way use fee) is imposed on all persons who have or place equipment or facilities in or on rights of way in the City. The compensation charged and paid for use of the public right of way provided for in this chapter is separate from and in addition to any and all federal, state, local, and City charges as may be levied, imposed or due from a utility, its customers or subscribers, or on account of the lease, sale, delivery, or transmission of utility services.