Sections:
4.03.010 Purpose.
4.03.020 Definitions.
4.03.030 Permit required.
4.03.040 Exemptions.
4.03.050 Rules and regulations.
4.03.060 Applications—Issuance of permits.
4.03.070 Licenses, fees and costs.
4.03.080 Liability provisions.
4.03.090 Notice of approval or disapproval of permit.
4.03.100 Appeal of decision of director.
4.03.110 Violation.
The declared purpose of this chapter is the regulation of filming and videotaping, including activities associated therewith, by enterprises or individuals in the film or videotape industry which come to the City of Anaheim on a temporary or short term basis. (Ord. 5510 § 1 (part); August 8, 1995.)
Whenever in this chapter the following words are used, they shall have the following meaning or definitions:
"Motion picture, television photography" shall mean and include all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial motion pictures, television shows or programs, and commercials.
"Student films" shall mean motion picture film or videotape productions by a student of a public or private school or college where the production is for school or college credit and from which no profit is taken.
"Charitable films" shall mean commercials, motion pictures, television, videotapes, or photography produced by a nonprofit organization, which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a charitable organization. No person, directly or indirectly, shall receive a profit from the marketing and production of the film or from showing the films, tapes or photos.
"News media" shall mean the filming or videotaping for the purpose of spontaneous, unplanned television news broadcast by reporters, photographers or cameramen. (Ord. 5510 § 1 (part); August 8, 1995.)
No person shall use any public or private property, facility or residence within the City of Anaheim for the purposes of taking commercial motion pictures or television photography without first applying for and receiving a film permit from the City of Anaheim as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 5510 § 1 (part); August 8, 1995.)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
.010 News Media. Reporters, photographers or cameramen in the employ of a newspaper, news service, or similar entity engaged in on-the-spot broadcasting of news events concerning those persons, scenes or occurrences which are in the news and of general public interest.
.020 The filming or videotaping of motion pictures solely for private noncommercial use.
.030 The filming or videotaping of motion pictures and activities associated therewith which occurs upon property which is owned or leased for more than six months by the enterprise or individual conducting the filming or videotaping and none of such activities are open to view by the general public.
.040 Filming, videotaping or photographing which occurs on the premises, including the parking lot, of Anaheim Stadium pursuant to any agreements relating to use of the Stadium or its premises. (Ord. 5510 § 1 (part); August 8, 1995.)
.010 The Director of Public Works, or his designee, (herein the "Director") is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations, governing the form, time, and location of any film activity set forth within the City of Anaheim. These rules and regulations shall be on file in the City Clerk's office for review by the public. The Director shall also provide for the issuance of film permits pursuant to this chapter. The rules and regulations, and decisions concerning the issuance of any film permit and/or conditions imposed thereon, shall consider the following factors:
1. The health and safety of the public;
2. Disruption of activities of businesses or persons within the affected area;
3. The safety of property within the City; and
4. Traffic congestion at particular locations within the City.
.020 The Director of Public Works or his designee is hereby authorized to approve deviations from the said rules and regulations and approve changes in the effective dates of the permit when such deviation or changes are in the best interests of the City of Anaheim. (Ord. 5510 § 1 (part); August 8, 1995.)
.010 Issuing Authority. The Director of Public Works, or his designee, shall have the authority to issue permits required by this chapter. Such permits may be issued subject to conditions of approval imposed thereon. A permit shall be issued, or issued subject to conditions, unless it is determined that the activity contemplated in the permit will adversely affect City operations, City businesses or residents, City personnel resources, or such activity has the potential to damage public or private property. Decisions concerning the issuance of permits and/or conditions to be imposed thereon shall further consider the factors set forth in Section 4.03.050 of this chapter.
.020 Applications. Prior to considering issuance of any film permit pursuant to this chapter, an application form must be submitted to the City of Anaheim. The application shall be filed with the Director of Public Works at least ten business days prior to the date the permit is to become effective. The following information shall be included in the application:
a. The name, address, and telephone number (and facsimile transmission number, if any) of the applicant or duly authorized representative, and, if available, of the director, first assistant director, unit production manager, and location manager.
b. The name and address of the individual or production company to whom the permit is to be issued.
c. The type of the production or project.
d. The date(s), time(s), and location(s) (including preparation and striking days).
e. A brief description of the proposed filming activity, including any other activity which would affect the use of public facilities in the area.
f. An estimate of the number of individuals in cast and crew.
g. An estimate of the types and number of vehicles.
h. 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 and describing such activities with specificity. (Ord. 5510 § 1 (part); August 8, 1995.)
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