The following restrictions and standards apply to film production in the town:
(A) Clear access must be provided, and maintained, for all emergency vehicles;
(B) Production vehicles and equipment shall not block fire hydrants, driveways, or other access ramps unless authorized by the town, and/or affected businesses or 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 town 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 schedules for trash/recycling pickup 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 other purposes to their original condition in a timely manner, and for repairing damage to foliage, grass, or public property;
(G) The town reserves the right to require the presence of police officers or fire personnel during, or before, any filming;
(H) In the event of natural or civil disasters, the town reserves the right to cancel all outstanding film permits on both public, and private, properties within town limits. Should evacuation of a street or neighborhood 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 town;
(I) The town reserves the right to change, modify, update, or waive the provisions of these standards where necessary for the public’s safety; and
(J) The town reserves the right to cancel filming permits, and/or take further restrictive actions where necessary to assure adherence to these standards.