The Board of Trustees of East Hills finds it in the public interest
to establish appropriate restrictions, prohibitions and standards
in order to properly protect the residents of the community when filming
occurs in public or private places.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BREAKDOWN
The disassembling of all equipment and props and the loading
of equipment in order to depart the premises in East Hills.
FILMING
The commercial recording on film, video or other medium of
motion pictures, commercials, documentaries, shows and performances,
including still photography. "Filming" also includes the use of public
or private property for equipment, vehicles, props, cameras and any
other items or materials used in connection with filming. However,
noncommercial filming by the press for news events or home movies,
videos or still photography intended for private use of the owner
and his/her immediate family and not sold for financial gain are exempt
from this chapter and are not included within the definition of "filming."
SETUP
Unloading photography and related equipment and props and
assembling equipment on property in the Village, whether private or
public.
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of East Hills.
No person, firm, association or corporation shall commence filming
in the Village unless a permit has been issued by the Village Clerk.
[Amended 6-18-2014 by L.L. No. 3-2014]
Fees for filming:
A. Commercial filming: The fee for a filming permit shall be $1,000
for the first day and an additional fee of $1,500 for each additional
day of filming, which shall be paid in cash or certified check the
business days prior to the issuance of the permit.
B. Minor commercial filming: The fee for a filming permit of limited
duration, size, and extent shall be a one-time fee of $2,500, solely
when all of the following provisions are satisfied:
(1) The total crew involves three or fewer members at any time during
the filming.
(2) The length of the filming does not exceed eight days, with any filming
at all, no matter how short, on a calendar day counting as a full
day.
(3) No power lines are run into on the property to allow added electricity
for lights.
(4) There is no disruption or inconvenience to the community, residents,
and traffic.
(5) Only one commercial truck is parked at or near the premises.
(6) No more than one day of the eight can be used for filming outdoors
at the residence.
(7) All other requirements of this statute must be complied with, including, but not limited to, the application provisions in §
78-4, permit restrictions in §
78-5, insurance in §
78-8, bonding in §
78-9, notification in §
78-10, suspension or revocation in §
78-11, and penalties as contained in §
78-12.
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 liability, in an amount not less
than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage for
bodily injury and property damage combined single limit, naming the
Village as an additional insured, thereby providing a defense and
indemnity from and against any claim, loss or damage resulting from
the filming for which the permit is issued. The applicant will also
sign a statement holding the Village harmless from any and all liability
which results from filming.
The applicant shall deposit with the Village Clerk, at least
two days prior to the issuance of the permit, cash or certified check
in the amount of $2,500 to guarantee any claim, reconstruction or
restoration of any public property that may be damaged as a result
of the filming. The bond shall be returned if no damage or claim is
reported within 10 days after filming occurs.