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, 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 herein, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BOARD
The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Laurel
Hollow
COMMERCIAL FILMING
The recording on film, or on any other electronic or photographic
material or substance, of any image or sound where such recording
shall be used for a commercial purpose. This includes on-site preparation
for all activity associated with the filming, as well as on-site restoration
and cleanup. Such commercial purposes shall include but not be limited
to the making of motion pictures, music videos, television programs,
advertisements, commercials, and still photography. Specifically excluded
from the provisions of this definition are any activity undertaken
by a bona fide news organization which enters into the Village to
cover contemporaneous news stories; wedding and other similar types
of photography undertaken by a commercial photographer; any activity
undertaken by a real estate agent in connection with the proposed
sale of a property; and films and/or videos recorded by a student
in the fulfillment of educational requirements, provided that such
works will not be used for a commercial purpose.
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Laurel Hollow
No person, firm, association, corporation, or enterprise shall
commence commercial filming anywhere in the Village unless a permit
therefor has been first issued by the Board.
Any change in the planned activities for which the permit has
been requested or obtained shall be submitted by the applicant in
advance of the proposed changes, and shall be approved or denied in
the same manner as the original application.
The fee for a filming permit shall be as established and modified
by resolution of the Board, which fee shall be paid in cash or check
three business days prior to the issuance of the permit. The fee,
however, may be waived in connection with the filming done for a charitable,
public service, or other similar not-for-profit purpose.
The applicant shall pay the actual cost for the incidental use
of any Village personnel, services or equipment in connection with
the filming.