(A) Before granting a film permit, the Chief of Police shall review the application and determine that the proposed filming or videotaping will not unreasonably interfere with the public health, safety, and general welfare, or unreasonably endanger any property. Appropriate city departments shall review the application as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. In granting a film permit, any reasonable conditions may be imposed as necessary to protect public health, safety, and general welfare, or property. Factors which may be taken into consideration in granting and conditioning a permit include but are not limited to: noise, traffic congestion, traffic hazards, fire hazards, environmental problems, interference with street maintenance work and whether the proposed activity would violate federal, state, or local law.
(B) Conditions which may be attached to the film permit may include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Requirements regarding the presence of city employees, such as police officers, at the permittee's expense;
(2) Requirements regarding traffic control, such as the placement of traffic control devices and signs at the permittee's expense;
(3) Requirements regarding cleanup and restoration of property used in the filming activity;
(4) Restrictions regarding the use of firearms and noise-creating or hazardous devices;
(5) Restrictions regarding stunts involving pyrotechnics, vehicle crashes, and other hazardous materials and/or activity;
(6) Requirements regarding the time of the filming activity;
(7) Requirements regarding notification to nearby businesses and/or residences.
(Ord. 2015, passed 11-16-21)