As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures, either on film or videotape
or similar recording medium, for commercial or educational purposes intended
for viewing on television, in theaters or for institutional uses. The provisions
of this chapter shall not be deemed to include the filming of news stories
within the Borough of Old Tappan.
MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
A.
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by a major motion picture
studio, including but not limited to the following:
(2)
Warner Brothers, including New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Cinema and Turner
Production Company;
B.
Any film for which the budget is at least $5,000,000.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public park
or playground or any other public place within the borough which is within
the jurisdiction and control of the Borough of Old Tappan.
TELEVISION SERIES
A series of programs or shows to be aired on television by any television
station or studio.
[Added by Ord. No. 730-00]
[Amended by Ord. No. 730-00]
The schedule of fees for the issuance of permits authorized by this
chapter is as follows:
A. Basic filming permit: $100. Where an applicant requests a waiver of the provision of Subsection
A of §
125-3 requiring expedited processing of the permit application, the basic filming permit shall be $150.
[Amended 5-17-2004 by Ord. No. 850-04]
B. Daily filming fee payable in addition to the basic filming
permit: $500 per day.
C. Daily filming fee payable for major motion picture or
television series: $1,500 per day.
D. Filming permit for nonprofit applicants filming for educational
purposes (no daily rate required): $25.
Where the owner of the premises is not the applicant for a permit required
by this chapter, both the owner and the applicant shall each be liable for
violations hereof. Any persons violating this chapter or these rules and regulations,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000
per day or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90
days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during
or on which a violation occurs or continues.