For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHARITABLE FILM PRODUCTION. Motion pictures, television programs or video tapes produced by a non-profit organization which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a charitable organization.
CITY SERVICES. Services provided by the city in support of special events, including regular and over-time staff hours, regular and over-time equipment hours, supplies and other services.
FILM LIAISON. City staff member who administers the Film Ordinance and permit application process.
FILM PERMIT. A document issued by the city upon completion of the application process that officially approves the film production and identifies requirements for appropriate city services and operations and after payment of any required fees.
FILM PRODUCTION. All activity attendant to staging or shooting motion pictures, television shows or programs, commercials, videotapes or similar productions. FILM PRODUCTION shall be deemed to include all activity attendant to the arrival and set up of base camps, equipment and vehicles and the take down and departure of same.
LOCATION MANAGER. A representative of the film production organization or the individual in charge of planning and implementing the film production. The person submitting the permit application must be an adult age 18 years or older.
NEWS MEDIA. The photographing, filming or videotaping for the purpose of television news broadcast or reporting for print media by reporters, photographers or camerapersons.
PRODUCTION COMPANY. The film production organization which is planning and implementing the film production.
STUDENT FILM PRODUCTION. The photographing, filming or videotaping for educational purposes with a letter from the student’s school verifying the student status.
(Ord. –, passed 1-9-2014)