The Village of Mill Neck has received a number of requests in
recent years to use public and private areas of the Village for purposes
of commercial filming. The Board of Trustees hereby finds that it
is in the public interest to require a permit for such use, to establish
the standards that will govern applications for these permits and
to minimize the impact of such activity on the residential community.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The recording on film, video or other medium of motion pictures,
commercials, documentaries, shows, performances, athletic or sports
events or other similar events or activities, including still photography.
As used herein, "filming" shall include the use of public or private
property for persons, equipment, vehicles, props, cameras, and any
other items or materials used in connection with such filming. The
filming of home movies or videos intended for the exclusive use of
the owner and his/her immediate family are exempt from this chapter
and are not included in the definition of "filming."
[Amended 3-15-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Mill Neck.
No person, firm, association or corporation shall commence filming
within the Village unless a permit therefor has been issued by the
Village Clerk.
[Amended 12-14-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010; 6-1-2011 by L.L. No.
3-2011; 6-5-2012 by L.L. No. 2-2012; 3-15-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
The fee for a filming permit involving all filming other than
still photography shall be $1,000 plus $2,500 per day, including days
used for setup and take down, which shall be paid in cash or check
three business days prior to the issuance of the permit. The fee,
however, shall be waived in connection with filming done for a charitable,
public service, or other similar not-for-profit purpose. The fee for
a filming permit involving only still photography shall be $1,000
per day.
The applicant shall pay the actual cost for the incidental use
of any Village personnel, services or equipment in connection with
the filming.
No permit shall be issued until the applicant has deposited
with the Village Clerk a certificate or policy of general liability
insurance, including personal injury liability, in an amount not less
than $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage combined single
limit, naming the Village as an additional insured, thereby providing
a defense and indemnity from and against any claim, loss or damage
resulting from the filming for which the permit is issued.
The Board of Trustees, upon prior application, may, for good
cause shown, grant a waiver of any of the permit restrictions.