As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures, either on film or
videotape or similar recording medium, for commercial purposes intended
for viewing on television or in theaters. The provisions of this chapter
shall not be deemed to include the filming of news stories by recognized
news gathering programs and organizations.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public
park or playground or any public lands that will be impacted by filming
on private property within the City which is within the jurisdiction
and control of the City of Paterson.
[Amended 4-28-2020 by Ord. No. 20-027]
[Amended 4-28-2020 by Ord. No. 20-027]
The schedule of fees for the issuance of permits
authorized by this chapter is as follows:
A. Basic filming permit: $300. When an applicant requests a waiver of the provision of §
212-3A requiring expedited processing of the permit application, the basic filming permit fee shall be $500. The basic filming permit fee may be waived by the City of Paterson if the applicant for the permit is filming a public service announcement, educational program, documentary or an activity sponsored by a not-for-profit organization. No waiver of the fee shall be allowed for a for-profit company or for a film which does not satisfy the aforementioned criteria.
B. Daily filming fee payable in addition to the basic filming permit:
$1,500 per day for five or more hours of use of public lands per day
or $750 per day for less than five hours of use of public lands per
day. The daily filming fee may be waived by the City of Paterson if
the applicant for the permit is filming a public service announcement,
educational program, documentary or an activity in support of a not-for-profit
organization. Student filmmakers who are able to provide a valid student
ID shall be exempt from daily filming fees.
Any person violating this chapter, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 per day
or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90
days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.