Division 6 — MOTION PICTURE FILMING

(Division 6 added by Ord. 1793 adopted 7-17-84; amended by Ord. 1957 adopted 5-3-91; amended by Ord. 2064 adopted 5-20-97)

6616. • FILM PERMIT.

A film permit shall be required for all types of filming except filming that is exclusively for private or family use.

All applicants shall complete a City of Arcadia film permit application package and all required forms contained therein prior to the issuance of a film permit. The forms shall require a detailed description of the filming and the equipment to be used.

Each film permit issued shall authorize only the filming location and the filming dates listed on the film permit application form. An approved film permit is required prior to the start of any filming activity.

A separate film permit and fee is required for each filming location and for each set of filming dates. Set of filming dates shall mean the dates requested on the original application. The dates do not necessarily need to be consecutive.

A certificate of insurance in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) naming the City of Arcadia and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency (if applicable) as additional insured(s) and approved by the City Attorney is required prior to the issuance of a film permit.

Permits will only be issued after they have been reviewed and approved by the License Officer, or designee, consistent with the designated film permit policy as set forth in the film permit application package.

(Amended by Ord. 2263 adopted 12-1-09)

The City will have the right to require police, fire, or other city services as part of the film permit process. The applicant shall pay directly for all services provided by the City. The fee for services will be the cost incurred by the City for providing the services. City may require a deposit applicable to these costs.

Each applicant shall notify, in writing, all of the properties which are immediately adjacent to the filming location prior to the start of filming as defined in the film permit application package. The written notification shall include a general description of the filming activity that will take place and the dates and times when the filming activity is scheduled.

The film permit fee is Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the first day and Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) for each additional day for each location where filming will be conducted.

The License Officer, or designee, may waive a film permit fee if the applicant is a student or a local charitable organization with documented proof of this status.

(Amended by Ord. 2263 adopted 12-1-09)

The License Officer, or designee, may revoke the film permit or deny approval of film application if any of the following circumstances occur:

(1)

There has been a misrepresentation in the permit application with respect to the nature of the film activity, the number of personnel or equipment, or other relevant matter.

(2)

Where the filming activity, as conducted, has become a hazard to persons or property, or unduly disruptive to neighboring residents and/or businesses.

(3)

Where the film activity goes beyond the hours specified in the film permit.

(4)

Where any provision of the fire/life safety requirements has not been corrected after notification by police/fire personnel.

(5)

For failure to comply with insurance requirements and maintain satisfactory insurance at all times during applicant's activities in the City.

(6)

Failure to abide by and comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.

(7)

Allowance of conditions and/or actions that constitute a public nuisance or otherwise disturb or disrupt the neighborhood.

Revocation for any of the reasons set forth above shall be grounds to deny subject applicant subsequent permits.

(Amended by Ord. 2263 adopted 12-1-09)