§ 97.11 GENERAL RESTRICTIONS; ACCESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
   The following restrictions and standards apply to film production in the city:
   (A)   Clear access must be provided and maintained for all emergency vehicles per the City Fire Code.
   (B)   Production vehicles and equipment shall not block fire hydrants, driveways, or other access ramps unless authorized by the city and/or affected businesses/residents.
   (C)   Production vehicles and equipment must be parked in such a way as to not impede safe lines of vision at intersections and comply with all city ordinances regarding on-street parking.
   (D)   Lighting for filming, both during the day and at night, should not interfere with the safe movement of traffic.
   (E)   Production companies blocking or holding traffic on streets scheduled for trash/recycling pick up or leaf collection must allow trucks to access those areas for normal pickup.
   (F)   Production companies are responsible for returning any public rights of way used for filming, base camp, or equipment purposes to their original condition in a timely manner, and for repairing damage to foliage, grass, or public property.
   (G)   Any filming activity involving holding, delaying or re-routing of traffic may require the presence of one or more off-duty police officers, to be determined by the City Police Department.
   (H)   The city reserves the right to require the presence of one or more off-duty police officers at any filming activity utilizing public property and/or rights-of-way for base camps.
   (I)   The city reserves the right to require the presence of one or more off-duty fire personnel at any filming activity utilizing hazardous materials.
   (J)   No parking of vehicles or equipment of any kind in alleys shall be permitted without written permission from the City Fire Department and the written consent of affected businesses and residents.
   (K)   In the event of natural or civil disasters, the city reserves the right to cancel all outstanding film permits on both public and private properties within city limits. Should evacuation of a street, neighborhood, or district be deemed necessary by fire, police, or other emergency authorities, all outstanding permits for that area are null and void. Permits will be re-granted as soon as possible following a safety evaluation by the city.
   (L)   The city reserves the right to change, modify, update, or waive provisions of these standards where necessary for the public’s safety.
   (M)   The city reserves the rights to cancel filming permits and/or take further restrictive actions where necessary to assure adherence to these standards.
(Ord. –, passed 1-9-2014)