As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures on any type of analog
or digital recording medium, for commercial, educational or institutional
purposes, intended for viewing on any device, including, but not limited
to, television, projector screen, computer, smart phone, tablet, or
other electronic device, or for viewing over the internet or in any
place of assembly, or for educational or institutional use. Filming
includes all rehearsals, preparations, assembly and dismantling of
all equipment and structures, including, but not limited to, scaffolding,
lights, backdrops, tools and food, and the loading and unloading of
vehicles containing the equipment, structures and food.
PUBLIC LANDS
Every public street, highway, sidewalk or square, public
park or playground, public waters, waterfront property or other public
place located within the jurisdiction and control of the Village of
Port Washington North or involving the use of any Village-owned or
-maintained facilities or equipment.
VILLAGE OF PORT WASHINGTON NORTH FILM PERMIT
Written authorization to engage in film, motion picture,
television, internet and still photography production on Village property
or facilities and/or the incidental use of public lands for said production.
Notwithstanding the permit requirements of this chapter, the
filming activities designated below do not require a permit to be
obtained pursuant to this chapter, provided that such activity does
not obstruct or interfere with the use of any public lands and facilities
of the Village:
A. Filming and coverage by news media.
B. Any police, fire or emergency related activities.
C. Noncommercial filming, motion picture, internet or still photography
by and intended for private family use.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Village Clerk to deny
a permit may appeal to the Board of Trustees. A written notice of
appeal setting forth the reasons for the appeal shall be filed with
the Village Clerk within 10 days of the Village Clerk's decision.
The Board of Trustees shall render a decision in the form of a resolution.
In any proceeding pursuant to this §
93-3 or
93-9 of this chapter, it shall be an affirmative defense that such person was taking still or motion pictures solely for noncommercial use.
If any section or provision of this chapter shall be adjudged
to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such section
or provision shall not affect, impair or invalidate any other part
of this chapter or the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in
its operation to the section or provision thereof directly involved
in the controversy in which such judgment shall be rendered.