(a) Full Exemptions. The following uses are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a still photography permit, but must otherwise comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations:
(1) Still photography at an existing approved film studio. A still photography permit will only be required if photography is done away from a permanent facility approved for such use;
(2) Still photography for private or family use;
(3) Still photography for use in criminal or civil proceedings;
(4) News media still photography;
(5) Still photography for educational and governmental purposes;
(6) Still photography for use in local origination programs for cable television systems franchised by the County;
(7) Still photography of emergencies including, but not limited to, fire, floods and emergency police activities; and
(8) Still photography on private or public land, except when the issuance of some other permit from the County is otherwise required.
(b) Partial Exemptions. The following users are required to apply for a still photography permit and to pay all fees, costs and reimbursements except for the still photography permit processing fee referred to in § 41.2308(a) and set forth in § 16.0210B of the San Bernardino County Code, from which they are exempt:
(1) Still photography for use by a charity; and
(2) Still photography by a student who has submitted a letter written on school letterhead by a school administrator or instructor stating that the student is currently enrolled in a recognized U. S. educational institution and that the still photographs shall not be commercially released in any manner whatsoever.
(Ord. 3712, passed - -1998; Am. Ord. 3896, passed - -2003)