The village 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
and to establish the standards that will govern applications for these
permits.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FILMING
The recording on film or other medium of motion pictures,
commercials, documentaries, shows, performances, athletic or sports
events, or other similar events or activities, including still photography.
The filming of home movies taken by and intended for the exclusive
use of the owner and his/her immediate family shall be excepted herefrom.
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Lake Success.
No person, firm, association or corporation
shall commence filming within the village unless a permit therefor
has been issued by the Village Administrator. 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.
An application for a filming permit shall be
made on forms provided by the Village Administrator and shall contain
at least the following information:
A. Name, address and telephone number of the person or
entity making the film.
B. Name, address and telephone number of the location
coordinator or other contact person.
D. Specific location of each property to be used in the
filming.
E. Dates and times of day that the property will be used.
F. A description of all vehicles, equipment, props and
sets to be used in connection with the filming.
G. Name and address of owner of property.
H. Consent of owner of property.
I. Child performer permit for each performer under the
age of 18.
J. Such other information as may be required by the Village
Administrator.
The Village Administrator may deny an application
for a filming permit if it determines that it will create a hazardous
condition, interfere with the use of village streets or public places,
create a nuisance to village residents, or violate any provisions
of the Village Code.
[Amended 9-14-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
The fee for a filming permit shall be $1,000
per day of filming. The fee shall be paid in cash or certified check
prior to the issuance of the permit. This fee, however, shall be waived
in connection with filming done for a charitable, educational, public
service or other similar nonprofit purpose. The applicant shall pay
the actual cost for the use of any Village personnel services or equipment
in connection with the filming. The applicant shall, prior to the
issuance of a permit, pay such costs on an estimated basis and shall
also post adequate security to ensure the payment of any such costs
which cannot be reliably estimated.