A. Permit Applications - Filing. A commercial filming permit application shall be filed with the Department of Community Development, and shall be completed with the following information:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant or duly authorized representative, and if available, of the director, first assistant director, unit production manager or location manager.
2. The name and address of the individual or production company to whom the permit is to be issued.
3. The type of production or project.
4. The date(s), time(s), and exact location(s) (including preparation and striking days) where the filming shall occur.
5. A brief description of the proposed filming activity, including any other activity which would affect the use of public facilities in the area.
6. The number of individuals in cast and crew.
7. A description of the types and number of vehicles to be utilized.
8. If an applicant intends to use either wild animals, chemicals, explosives or fire, or intends to engage in any other hazardous activity, a statement to that effect.
B. Fees and Expenses. The charge for the permit shall be that charge set from time to time by resolution of the City Council. In addition, each applicant shall reimburse the City for the actual costs of providing any necessary personnel, including but not limited to, police and fire personnel to the applicant for the purpose of assisting the production.
C. Submittal.
1. All applications for a permit shall be submitted at least one (1) working day prior to the date desired; provided, however, that if the project will interfere with traffic or present a potential public safety hazard, such application shall be submitted at least five (5) working days prior to the desired date.
2. If the project shall take place in whole or in part on private property, the application for a permit shall be accompanied by written permission from the vested owners of the property.
3. If the project will interfere in any way with the normal flow of traffic in the City, the applicant shall provide a traffic control plan for review and approval.
a. The plan must utilize the services of local law enforcement personnel and/or California Highway Patrol.
b. The plan must require the applicant to furnish and install advance warning signs and any other traffic control devices in conformance with City regulations.
c. The City, based on traffic safety consideration, may agree to the restriction of traffic to one (1) twelve (12) foot lane of traffic or to the stopping of such traffic intermittently.
d. Without prior written approval by the City, the traffic shall not be detoured across a double yellow line.
e. Unless otherwise approved, camera cars shall observe all traffic laws, and shall be driven in the direction of traffic.
f. The applicant shall agree to comply with all traffic control requirements set by the City.
D. Issuance. The permit shall be issued by the City Planner and shall be prominently displayed on site at all times.
[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]