A. It is unlawful for any person to conduct a special event or to knowingly participate in any special event unless and until a special event permit is obtained from the city.
B. Filming. A special event permit shall be required for the use of any city-owned land, buildings or parks, or public streets, roads, alleys or rights-of-way located within the city when filming (including photo, motion picture, video recording, or spoken statements) for a commercial purpose. For purposes of this section, a COMMERCIAL PURPOSE includes, but is not limited to, motion pictures, features, television shows, commercials, music or entertainment videos.
1. A special event permit is not required if any of the following apply:
a. The filming is for news gathering purposes, for use in criminal investigations by law enforcement agencies, or for use in any judicial proceeding;
b. The filming is limited to the use of hand-held camera or camera on a tripod and not asserting exclusive use of city property.
(Ord. 13-1098, passed 7-23-2013; Ord. 88-225, (part), passed - -1988; Ord. 21-1270, (part), passed 10-12-2021)