Filming, as defined herein, has been determined
to be disruptive to peace and tranquility within the Village, and
accordingly, filming of any kind is prohibited within the Village
unless a permit therefor shall have been issued by the Board of Trustees,
the application for which shall be made on forms provided by the Village
Clerk; nonrefundable permit fees therefor shall be established by
resolution of the Board.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FILMING
The recording for commercial or business use on film, video
or other media of motion pictures, commercials, documentaries, shows,
performances, athletic or sports events, or the like, excluding still
photography on public or private property and the use of persons vehicles,
props, cameras or any other items, equipment or materials in connection
therewith. The filming of home movies or videos by residents intended
for noncommercial uses is exempt therefrom and is not included within
the definition hereof.
The Board of Trustees may waive application
fees in connection with, filming for charitable, educational, public
service or other similar nonprofit purposes. Nothing herein contained
shall require the waiver of such fees.
The Mayor shall have the authority to grant
or deny any application for a permit or may grant the permit with
such restrictions and conditions as he may determine to be necessary
to avoid creating within the Village a dangerous condition, an unreasonable
interference with the use of Village streets or public places, or
a nuisance.
No permit shall be issued until the applicant
shall have deposited with the Village Clerk a certificate or policy
of general liability insurance, including personal injury and property
damage liability. Such insurance shall name the, Village, its officers,
employees, and representatives as additional insureds. The applicant
shall indemnify the Village, its officers, employees, and representatives
from and against any claim, loss, or damage resulting from the filming
for which the permit has been issued.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, Penalties, of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill.