The Village and neighboring municipalities have received a number
of requests in recent years to use public and private areas of such
villages and municipalities for purposes of filming for commercial,
business, charitable, educational and public service purposes. The
Board of Trustees finds that it is in the public interests of the
Village to require a permit for filming for such purposes, to establish
standards that will govern applications for such permits, and to minimize
the impact of such activity on the residential community.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The recording for commercial or business use, or for charitable,
educational, public services or similar not-for-profit purpose, on
film, video or other medium of motion pictures, commercial, documentaries,
shows, performances, athletic or sports events or other similar events
or activities, excluding still photography. As used herein, "filming"
shall include the use of public or private property for persons, equipment,
vehicles, props, cameras and any other items or materials used in
connection with such filming. The filming of home movies or videos
intended for the exclusive use of the owner and his/her immediate
family is exempt from this chapter and is not included within the
definition of filming. Furthermore, the filming of social or family
events and celebrations on private property within the Village, whether
or not compensation is paid to the person or entity performing such
filming, is exempt from this chapter and is not included within the
definition of filming.
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Plandome Heights.
No person, firm, association, or corporation shall commence
filming within the Village unless a permit therefor has been issued
by the Village Board of Trustees.
The fees and deposits required for a filming permit, and the amounts thereof, shall be as established and amended from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with Article
II, Fees, of Chapter
1, General Provisions, of the Village Code. Such fees and deposits shall be paid in cash or check 3 days prior to the issuance of the permit. Such fees and deposits may be waived in connection with the filming done for a charitable, educational, public service, or other similar nonprofit purpose.
The applicant shall pay the actual cost for the incidental use
of any Village personnel, services, or equipment in connection with
the filming.
No permit shall be issued until the applicant has deposited
with the Village Clerk a certificate or policy of general liability
insurance, including personal injury and property damage liability,
in the amounts and in a form to be set by the Village Board of Trustees
in granting the permit, providing a defense and indemnity from and
against any claim, loss or damage resulting from the filming for which
the permit is issued. Such insurance will name the Village, its elected
officials, officers, employees and representatives as additional insureds.