§ 7-9. Contents and effect of application.

(a)

An application for a film production permit shall contain the following specific information:

(1)

Location of the film production described by a street address or, if necessary, property description.

(2)

Film production dates, including estimates and projections as to the possibility of delays and postponements.

(3)

Hours of filming, which must be consistent with the permit requirements of this chapter.

(4)

Type of film production.

(5)

Proposed use of temporary structures, including a description of each temporary structure, its proposed use and placement and the dates and duration of each proposed placement.

(6)

Number and type of production vehicles and equipment, as well as the number of production crew and other personnel to be on location with the production.

(7)

Proposed plan for dealing with sanitation, including disposal of waste and refuse as well as placement of portable toilet facilities.

(8)

Necessity for closures of public streets or sidewalks and the proposed dates and necessary duration of such proposed closures.

(9)

Neighborhood consents signed by the majority of proprietors or authorized representatives of any business and residents and occupants of any property located within a 500-foot circumference of each film production site as well as a signed consent from each neighboring business or resident on the immediate right, left, front and rear of the film production site. The consents shall be informed consents reflecting that the signatory party has been advised of the location, duration and nature of the film production, including any special effects and the number and type of production vehicles to be used.

(10)

Proposed utilization of city equipment and city facilities.

(11)

A hold harmless agreement in favor of the city executed by an authorized representative of the applicant.

(12)

Proof of general liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 naming the city as additional insured.

(13)

Proof of worker's compensation insurance coverage for each and every employee in any way involved with the film production, as required under the laws of the state.

(14)

A comprehensive list of special effects to be utilized, the proposed date and site for performance of each special effect or use of explosive devices, accompanied by proof of $5,000,000.00 of liability insurance therefor, naming the city as additional insured. In addition, the film production permit application shall list the person in charge (pilot or technician) of special effects, together with his qualifications and licensure by the applicable federal and state agencies.

(b)

The application for a film production permit shall constitute an agreement by the applicant to pay for city personnel expenses and extraordinary services provided by the city, including all repairs, renovations and landscaping and turf restoration or replacement which are necessitated by virtue of the production.

(c)

The application for a film production permit shall constitute a covenant between the applicant and the city, specifying that the applicant will halt or interrupt filming upon instruction from a uniformed officer of the police department. The city covenants not to instruct that film production be halted or interrupted unless in its discretion it perceives that the filming shall cause or coincide with interference with traffic movement, disturbance of the peace, destruction of property, violation of the law or a threat to the public peace, health, safety or welfare.

(Ord. No. 2941-13, § 1, 10-28-13)