CHAPTER 20
FILM PERMITS

SECTION:

3-20-1: Legal Authority

3-20-2: Purpose

3-20-3: Scope

3-20-4: General Licensing Provisions Applicable

3-20-5: Definitions

3-20-6: Permit Required; Exemptions; Exempt Filming Requirements; Tiers Of Impact; Prohibition

3-20-7: Application Standards And Requirements For Various Permit Types; On-Going Duty; Timing; Fees And Bond; Term; Nontransferability

3-20-8: Administration; Application Review And Conditions; Permit Changes

3-20-9: Code Of Conduct

3-20-10: Liability Provisions

3-20-11: Permit Denial, Suspension, And Revocation Review Procedures And Reasons

3-20-12: Violation; Penalty

3-20-1: LEGAL AUTHORITY:

Idaho Code sections 50-301, 50-307, and 50-314 authorize the city of Boise City, Idaho ("City") to regulate occupations and businesses and to regulate and control traffic, encroachments, and obstructions on streets, public places, and sidewalks within the City. Though the Ada County Highway District ("ACHD") generally owns and operates the streets and sidewalks within the City's boundaries, the City and ACHD entered into a master license agreement authorizing the City to regulate and control the placement of fixtures, furniture, and other uses upon the sidewalks within the greater downtown area. (Ord. 44-23, 12-19-2023, eff. 11-1-2024)

3-20-2: PURPOSE:

There is a growing interest in and use of public spaces within the City to produce films, television programs, commercials, music videos, and other film projects. City leadership recognizes a growing local interest in filmmaking and desires to foster this industry. The City believes the film industry could develop into a vital commercial activity within the City's economy. A lack of a local or state film commission and film permitting scheme has made it more difficult for out-of-state film projects to come and navigate filming in the City. Some past film projects have impacted the residents of the City and required significant use of City resources. The provisions set forth in this chapter govern individuals and film companies to conduct filming activities in our community. The rules and regulations herein are intended to encourage commercial activity and economic development while protecting property rights and safeguarding the public's health, safety, and welfare, and providing data for the City to better understand the needs and impact of this industry. (Ord. 44-23, 12-19-2023, eff. 11-1-2024)

3-20-3: SCOPE:

This chapter sets forth the minimum standards, requirements, and procedures applicable to filming activity in the City that impacts residents and requires the use of City resources. (Ord. 44-23, 12-19-2023, eff. 11-1-2024)

3-20-4: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS APPLICABLE:

To the extent they are not inconsistent with this chapter, all the provisions, definitions, paragraphs, and sections set forth in chapter 1, article A of this title are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 44-23, 12-19-2023, eff. 11-1-2024)