Chapter 5.55
FILM PERMITS
Sections:
5.55.030 Designation and duties of city representative to film industry.
5.55.040 Time period for granting permit; period of validity.
5.55.060 Application/permit form.
5.55.070 Notification of property owners and residents.
5.55.080 Distribution of regulations.
5.55.010 Purpose and scope.
The purpose and scope of this article is to develop and adopt a process for granting film permits so as to promote an efficient and effective method for promoting and attracting the film industry to the city.
(Code 1965, § 3400; Code 2002, § 18-151. Ord. No. 92-1)
5.55.020 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:
Film. Includes, but is not limited to, feature motion pictures, videotapes, television motion pictures, commercials, accident reconstruction, and stills.
Production. The activity of making a film for commercial or noncommercial purposes on property owned by the city or on private property when the production will have a significant impact on public facilities within the jurisdiction of the city.
(Code 1965, § 3401; Code 2002, § 18-152. Ord. No. 92-1)
Cross references: Definitions generally, § 1.05.100.
5.55.030 Designation and duties of city representative to film industry.
The City Manager is authorized to designate a person and/or agency to act as the city’s representative to the film production industry, whose responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Attraction of motion picture production to the city;
(2) Assistance in expediting, to the greatest extent possible, the issuances of all use permits necessary for motion picture production;
(3) Coordinate multijurisdictional filming.
(Code 1965, § 3402; Code 2002, § 18-153. Ord. No. 92-1)
5.55.040 Time period for granting permit; period of validity.
(a) The following time periods shall apply when processing a completed application for a filming permit:
(1) Two to four working days for approval and issuance of a permit, depending on use of stunts, special effects, or need for traffic control;
(2) Ten working days for road closures.
(b) Permits shall be valid for the period of time necessary to film a specific shot or sequence of shots. Minor additions, corrections, or alterations to a permit shall be made available by way of application for a “rider.” Significant changes to the original permit shall require a new permit application.
(c) The above-cited time limits shall apply only when the applicant has secured all other necessary permits and approvals from other city departments and other governmental entities, when applicable.
(Code 1965, § 3403; Code 2002, § 18-154. Ord. No. 92-1)
5.55.050 Fees.
Applicants shall pay a fee according to a schedule as provided in the Resolution Establishing Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services to cover the cost of providing services occasioned by the motion picture production, including administrative, police, sanitation, and other necessary services.
(Code 1965, § 3404; Code 2002, § 18-155. Ord. No. 92-1)
5.55.060 Application/permit form.
The city’s designee shall develop a uniform permit application/permit form, which shall comply with requirements of Government Code § 14999.32 as it may be amended from time to time, and shall contain a provision requiring applicants to provide adequate insurance as required by the city.
(Code 1965, § 3405; Code 2002, § 18-156. Ord. No. 92-1)
5.55.070 Notification of property owners and residents.
At the city’s discretion, an applicant may be required to notify property owners, tenants, and residents impacted by the activity permitted.
(Code 1965, § 3406; Code 2002, § 18-157. Ord. No. 92-1)
5.55.080 Distribution of regulations.
A copy of the ordinance codified in this article shall be sent to the California Film Commission following its adoption.
(Code 1965, § 3407; Code 2002, § 18-158. Ord. No. 92-1)