§ 8107-11

Filming activities shall be granted a Zoning Clearance, which will serve as a ministerial "Film Permit," provided that the activities, or any portions thereof, do not:

a.

Exceed a total of 60 days on any lot in any 180-day period.

b.

Occur between ten o'clock p.m. and seven o'clock a.m. unless they are on a designated "back lot," studio or sound stage.

c.

Cause traffic delays of more than three minutes on public or private roads.

d.

Result in noise levels exceeding that which is normal for the area and surrounding properties, or result in types of noise emanating from such sources as gunfire, explosions, aircraft, etc., which are not normal for the area in question, unless the nearest residence is located more than 2,000 feet from the noise source.

e.

Result in levels of light and glare exceeding that which is normal for the area.

f.

Result in levels of dust being generated that are likely to impact upon surrounding properties.

g.

Result in alterations of land via: grading more than 50 cubic yards; more than a half-acre of brush/vegetation removal; streambed alterations; off-road motor vehicle activity; and the like.

h.

Result in disturbances to significant flora, fauna, cultural, historical, or paleontological resources, other than those allowed by this Code.

i.

Exceed criteria established by zone or for a specific geographical region recognized and approved by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-11.2.1 - Filming activities which exceed any of the thresholds listed in Sec. 8107-11.1.a-f may be approved with a Zoning Clearance serving as a ministerial Film Permit when the applicant can provide signed waiver statements, in a form acceptable to the Planning Director, attesting to agreement with the activities from fifty percent plus one (50%+1) of the total of the following parties which may be affected by the activities:

a.

In areas designated Open Space, Rural, or Agriculture in the General Plan, residents in dwelling units on lots within 1,000 feet of the boundary of the permit area where the filming activities are taking place;

b.

In areas designated Open Space, Rural, or Agriculture in the General Plan, the caretakers or owners/keepers of animals which are housed within structures on lots within 1,000 feet of the boundary of the permit area where the filming activities are taking place;

c.

In areas designated Urban and Rural Community in the General Plan, dwelling units on lots within 300 feet of the boundary of the permit area where the filming activities are taking place;

d.

In all areas of the County, residents of lots to which access must be taken from private easements that also provide access to the lots upon which the filming activities are taking place.

a.

Only one per potentially affected dwelling unit shall be counted, regardless of the number of occupants of a dwelling unit, for instances a and c of Sec. 8107-11.2.1 above, and

b.

Only one per potentially affected lot shall be counted for instance b of Sec. 8107-11.2.1 above.

c.

In instances where more than one potentially affected lot is owned by the same individual, and that individual is the signatory of the waiver, only one waiver from that individual shall be counted.

d.

The names and addresses of the above listed parties within the required contact area, and the language of the waiver statement, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the applicant's initiation of

the waiver process. Verification that one hundred percent (100%) of the above listed parties have been contacted must be submitted to the Planning Division.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-11.2.3 - Filming activities lasting less than 90 calendar days in any 180-day period and which exceed the thresholds listed in Sec. 8107-11.1.g and h may be approved with a Zoning Clearance, which will serve as a ministerial Film Permit, when the applicant can provide documentation confirming to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that the activity is being regulated by some other agency having authority over that issue. 8107-11.2.4 - Notification of residents and property owners beyond that which is required by Sec. 8107-11.2.1 may be required as determined by the Planning Director.

8107-11.3 - Discretionary permit.

Any occasional filming activity requests which exceed the thresholds set forth in Sec. 8107-11.1 and for which waivers cannot be obtained shall be subject to the permit requirements established under Article 5, unless the Planning Director determines that, based upon the characteristics of the filming activities, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities could have any impacts on surrounding land uses.

The Planning Director, in reviewing a filming request, may require the applicant to demonstrate that factors beyond those listed in Sec. 8107-11.1, and under the purview of the Planning Division or another regulatory agency, have been adequately addressed. The Planning Director retains the right of site inspection at all times.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85; Am. Ord. 3810—5/5/87; Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4123—9/17/96)

8107-12 - Outdoor sales and services, temporary.

Such uses are permitted for one calendar day in any 90-day period, provided that they do not disrupt normal traffic flows and do not result in the blocking of public rights-of-way, parking area aisles or required parking spaces, except as allowed by permit. All related facilities and materials shall be removed on the departure of the use.

(Add Ord. 3730—5/7/85)

(Ord. No. 4407, § 5, 10-20-2009)