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 or in theaters or for institutional
use. Filming includes all rehearsals, preparations and 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
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk or square,
public park or playground or other public place within the Township
which is within the jurisdiction and control of the Township.
Applications shall be obtained from and submitted to the Township
Clerk and must contain at least the following information:
A. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
B. The location of the property where filming, etc., is to take place.
C. Whether the applicant is the owner or tenant in possession of the
property.
D. The name and address of the owner of the property if the applicant
is not the owner.
E. The consent of the owner if other than the applicant.
F. The name, address and telephone number of the person or entity the
applicant wishes to allow to film, etc.
G. The date(s) filming is to take place and the hours of filming on
each date.
H. The dates within the previous 12 months that any filming, as described in §
135-2D above, was conducted at this location.
I. Approval from the Police Chief, with any conditions he may set forth,
if the filming is to take place on public lands.
J. A list of all vehicles and equipment proposed to be on site and used
in connection with the filming.
K. The number of individuals, including all production personnel, actors
and crew, intended to be on site and participating in the filming.
L. A summary of the purpose, nature and scope of the filming, including
identifying indoor and outdoor filming and the hours of each.
M. A signed statement that the applicant affirms, under penalty of perjury,
that all statements contained in the application are true.
Fees shall be as follows:
A. Normal application: $100.
B. Expedited application: $150.
C. Filming on public land: $250.
D. Nonprofit for educational purposes: $50.
E. Daily filming fee (nonprofits exempt): $250.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the filming
of news stories, including and without limitation LTV and other Township-affiliated
groups, within the Township of Livingston.