§ 3-8.05. Application processing—Permit fees

(a) Application. Any person or entity desiring a film permit shall file for a "film permit" with the Film Permit Officer on the City application form which satisfies all of the requirements set forth herein and such additional requirements which the City Council may, by resolution, adopt, at least ten (10) days prior to the contemplated filming. The Film Permit Officer shall review the application and may request additional information, verification of owner/neighbor/occupant approvals or of other facts or may require proof of adequate insurance if any City street or other City property is involved or impacted. The Film Permit Officer may issue the permit if he or she determines the location will not unreasonably impact traffic and it complies with all City standards. The Film Permit Officer may impose such limitations or conditions on the permit as he or she deems necessary to ensure the public safety and welfare.

(b) Processing fee. Prior to processing an application, the City's processing fee for film permit applications shall be paid by the applicant in an amount set by resolution of the City Council. The processing fee shall be nonrefundable.

(c) Permit fee. Prior to issuance of a film permit by the Film Permit Officer, the applicant shall pay the applicable film permit fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council.

(d) City services. In the event that any applicant requires direct services from the City, as determined by the Film Permit Officer during location-filming activities, including, but not limited to, the use of City property, equipment or personnel, the applicant shall pay all applicable facility use fees and reimburse the City for the cost of any such services provided.

(e) Deposits. Refundable deposits may be collected from the applicant to ensure compliance with film permit conditions.

(f) Film permit fee exceptions. No film permit fee, as described in Section 3-8.05(c) above shall be required for the following:

(1) Governmental filming;

(2) Filming by a charitable institution or an individual when such activities are not for profit and for his or her personal use or entertainment;

(3) Filming for use in current news gathering, investigative reporting;

(4) Public access exhibitions not for profit; and

(5) Filming by a student in that capacity.

(§ 1 (part), Ord. 791, eff. November 24, 2006)