As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion picture either on film or videotape
or similar recording medium, for commercial or educational purposes
intended for viewing on television, in theaters or for institutional
uses. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to include
the filming of news stories within the City of Hoboken.
LOCAL FILM COMMISSION
The body responsible for implementing the provisions of this
chapter, including reviewing and approving all applications for filming
within the City of Hoboken. The Local Film Commission ("the Commission")
shall be comprised of three members as follows: the Director of the
Department of Administration or his/her designee, the Director of
the Department of Environmental Services or his/her designee and the
Director of the Department of Human Services or his/her designee.
[Amended 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. R-358]
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public
park or playground or any other public place which is within the jurisdiction
and control of the City of Hoboken. Incidental use of a public street
or sidewalk which is of minimal impact and does not result in a closing
of same to public use shall not be considered filming on "public land."
[Added 12-2-1998 by Ord. No. R-358]
A. Appointments. There shall be a Mayor's Office of Film and Television,
which entity shall be comprised of five members, each of whom shall
be appointed by the Mayor to a term of three years from the date of
appointment. Should a vacancy in membership occur, a replacement member
shall be appointed to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Members
shall serve as volunteers without compensation.
B. Purpose. The Mayor's Office of Film and Television shall have
among its purposes the following:
(1) To promote the City as a site for the filming of motion-picture and
television productions;
(2) To encourage motion-picture and television producers to portray the
many positive aspects of the City and its residents;
(3) To encourage motion-picture and television producers to hire local
residents as actors, actresses and extras in their productions;
(4) To encourage motion-picture and television producers to support local
employers and to patronize City businesses;
(5) To act as a liaison between motion-picture and television producers
and the City Business Administrator and assist in the resolution of
problems and difficulties that arise during the course of production;
and
(6) To review and propose changes to the City Code that would further
promote the City as a site for film and television productions.
[Amended 2-6-1991 by Ord. No. P-126; 3-17-2010 by Ord. No. Z-31]
The permit for filmmaking shall issue for a period not to exceed
14 consecutive days for a fee of $700, renewable for terms of 14 consecutive
days at a fee of $700 per term. In addition to the license fee, the
permittee shall be required to pay a fee of $5 per workday for each
commercial vehicle used by the permittee or a flat fee of $250 for
each 14 workdays' term.
Any person violating this chapter or rules and regulations contained
herein shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
If any sentence, section, clause or other portion of this chapter
or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall for
any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or repeal the remainder
of this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon passage and
publication as required by law.