Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 5.15 Motion Picture and Television Production

For the purposes of this chapter, the activity "motion picture and television production" includes cinematography, videotaping and other similar processes. Motion picture and television production of current news activities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 4026, 1979)

A. Every person engaged in the business of motion picture or television production in the City of Santa Barbara shall have a valid permit for such activity. The permit fees and exemptions shall be established by resolution.

B. If the applicant would not be required to have a business license except for the activity relating to the business of motion picture or television production, the permit shall serve in place of said business license and the permittee shall not be required to have a separate business license.

(Ord. 4026, 1979)

The City Administrator is hereby authorized to establish conditions for the issuance of such permits and to adopt rules and regulations for activities conducted pursuant to such permits. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by resolution of the City Council, but the City Administrator is authorized to adopt temporary rules and regulations for a period not to exceed 30 days.

(Ord. 4026, 1979)

Any person denied a permit under this chapter may appeal pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.30.050 of this code.

(Ord. 4026, 1979; Ord. 5136, 1999)