As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures either on film or
videotape or similar recording medium, for commercial or educational
purposes intended for viewing on television, in theatres, for direct
sale, streaming services or for institutional uses. The provisions
of this chapter shall not be deemed to include the filming of news
stories within the Township of Cedar Grove.
MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
A.
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by a major motion
picture studio, including, but not limited to, the following:
(2)
Warner Brothers, including New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment
and Turner Production Company;
B.
Any film for which the budget is at least $1,000,000.
PRIVATE PROPERTY and RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Any and every piece of property that is not within the jurisdiction
and control of the Township of Cedar Grove and of the Board of Education
properties. Use of Library Board and Board of Education property shall
first need approval from the respective Board and thereafter the provisions
of this section shall apply.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public
park or playground or any other public place within the Township which
is within the jurisdiction of the Township of Cedar Grove.
The scheduled fees for the issuance of permits authorized by
this chapter are as follows:
A. Basic filming permit: $75. Where an applicant requests a waiver of
the provision of Article III requiring expedited processing of the
permit application, the basic filming permit fee shall be $125.
B. Daily filming fee payable in addition to the basic filming permit:
$500 per day.
C. Daily filming fee payable in addition to the basic filming permit
for major motion picture: $1,500 per day.
D. Filming permit for nonprofit applicants filming for educational purposes
(no daily rate required): $25.
Any person violating this chapter or these rules and regulations,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
$2,000 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.
This chapter shall take effect as prescribed by law.