The Board of Trustees of the Village of Airmont wishes to create
an atmosphere where the Village serves as a destination place for
filming movies, shows and other productions while also recognizing
that those activities can cause disruption of the peace and tranquility
of the Village and create possible hardships, inconvenience, dangers
and discomfort as a result of lights, sounds and traffic issues. For
this reason, the Board of Trustees declares that it is necessary to
regulate and control filming in the Village both on public as well
as private property.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures, either on film, videotape
or similar recording medium, for commercial or educational purposes
intended for viewing on television, through the Internet, or in theaters
or for institutional use. Filming shall include setup and breakdown
time.
PERSON
An owner of property or an applicant for a permit under this
chapter.
PRIVATE LANDS
All areas within the Village of Airmont, including areas
zoned for residential as well as business use, other than public lands.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public building, street, highway, sidewalk
or square, public park or playground or other public place within
the jurisdiction and control of the Village of Airmont.
Fees associated with this chapter shall be as set forth in Village Code §
106-6M. The fees required under this chapter may be waived in connection with filming for charitable, student films and/or other nonprofit purposes upon submission of the Fee Waiver Request Form. "Student films" means filming by student(s) pursuant to the curriculum of an educational institution chartered by the State of New York.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the filming
of news stories by media personnel.
Any person who shall violate or permit the violation of any
of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine in an
amount not less than $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second
offense and $1,000 and loss of rights for a period of six months for
the third and subsequent offenses. Where the owner of a premises on
which filming occurs is not the applicant for the permit, the owner
and the applicant shall each be liable for any violations of this
chapter.
As to private property, this chapter shall be enforced by the
Building Inspector, Fire Inspector and/or Village Code Enforcement
Officer, and as to public property, this chapter shall be enforced
by the Ramapo Police Department. This chapter may also be enforced
by direct action of the Board of Trustees.