As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CREW
Actors, extras, crew and all other persons who will participate
in the filming.
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures, or any incidental
activities in connection therewith, using film, videotape or similar
recording equipment, for commercial or educational purposes, intended
for viewing on television or in theaters or for institutional use
or for advertising purposes, any portion of which activity occurs
on public lands.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk or square,
public park or playground or other public place within the Borough
which is within the jurisdiction and control of the Borough.
[Amended 2-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2079]
There shall be a three-member Film Commission established, consisting of the Mayor, Chief of Police and a member of the Borough Council to be appointed thereby from amongst its membership. This Commission is required to approve the permit application for filming or performing incidental activities in connection therewith on public lands and, upon this approval and the required documents listed in §
86-3C, the Borough Clerk will issue a license. A resident volunteer shall also be appointed to the Film Commission to solely serve as a single point of contact and communication between the Borough and anyone involved with a permitted film project.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, the applicant shall post
a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 to assure that the applicant has
fully complied with all the terms and conditions of the permit and
to reimburse the Borough for property damage. The posting of the bond
shall not be in lieu of providing liability insurance. The cash bond
will be returned to the applicant, without interest, within 30 days
after the applicant has notified the Borough, in writing, that it
has completed filming, unless the Borough has unsatisfied claims against
the applicant, in which case the Borough will hold the bond, or a
part thereof, until all claims against the applicant are satisfied.
Any person violating this chapter or rules and regulations contained
herein shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the filming
of news stories or filming with a crew of four or fewer members.