As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CREW
Actors, extras, crew and all other persons who will participate
in the filming.
[Added 7-28-2009 by Ord. No. 09-09]
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures, or any incidental
activities in connection therewith, using film, videotape or similar
recording equipment, for commercial or educational purposes, intended
for viewing on television or in theaters or for institutional use
or for advertising purposes, any portion of which activity occurs
on public lands.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk or square,
public park or playground or other public place within the Town which
is within the jurisdiction and control of the Town.
There shall be a three-member Film Commission
established, consisting of the Mayor, Chief of Police and one Councilperson
appointed by the Mayor, or their designees, which is hereby authorized
to issue permits for filming or performing incidental activities in
connection therewith on public lands.
[Added 10-12-1993 by Ord. No. 93-18]
Prior to the issuance of the permit, the applicant
shall post a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 to assure that the
applicant has fully complied with all the terms and conditions of
the permit and to reimburse the Town for property damage. The posting
of the bond shall not be in lieu of providing liability insurance.
The cash bond will be returned to the applicant, without interest,
within 30 days after the applicant has notified the Town, in writing,
that it has completed filming, unless the Town has unsatisfied claims
against the applicant, in which case the Town will hold the bond,
or a part thereof, until all claims against the applicant are satisfied.
Any person violating this chapter or rules and
regulations contained herein shall be subject to a fine not to exceed
$1,000 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
[Amended 7-28-2009 by Ord. No. 09-09]
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply
to the filming of news stories or filming with a crew of four or fewer
members.