(a) Commercial filming activity allowed. Notwithstanding any other provisions in the village code of ordinances, pursuant to this section, commercial filming projects shall be allowed in all zoning districts within the village limits.
(b) Requirements. Any proposed commercial filming activity must comply with and be permitted pursuant to the village commercial filming guidelines, as may be modified from time to time by the village council, a copy of which may be obtained at village hall.
(c) Penalties. Commencing commercial filming activities without a permit may result in fine of $5,000.00, which must be paid to the village at village hall within ten days of receiving a citation for such unpermitted filming activity. Failure to comply with the commercial filming permit and/or the village commercial filming guidelines may result in a fine of $5,000.00, which must be paid to the village at village hall within ten days of receiving a citation for such failures, or suspension, modification, or termination of the commercial filming permit. Each continuing day during which a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate offense. Violations under this section shall not be punishable as a misdemeanor under G.S. 14-4.
Ord. No. 29, § 12.5, 8-17-1991; Ord. No. 2006-1011, 10-26-2006; Ord. No. 2012-0301, 3- 16-2012; Ord. No. 2021-0607, § 1, 6-28-2021)
Cross-reference–See Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances for Commercial Filming Guidelines, Filming Permit Application and Fee Schedule.