The Village has received a number of requests in recent years
to use public and private areas of the Village for purposes of commercial
filming. The Board of Trustees hereby finds that it is in the public
interest to require a permit for such use, to establish standards
that will govern applications for these permits and to minimize the
impact of such activity on the residential community.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The recording on film, video or other medium of motion pictures,
commercials, documentaries, shows, performances, athletic or sporting
events or other similar events or activities, excluding still photography.
As used herein, "filming" shall include the use of public or private
property for persons, equipment, vehicles, props, cameras, and any
other items or materials used in connection with such filming. The
filming of home movies or videos intended for the exclusive use of
the owner and his/her immediate family are exempt from this chapter
and are not included within the definition of filming.
No person, firm, association or corporation shall commence filming
within the Village unless approval therefor has been obtained from
the Board of Trustees and a permit therefor has been issued by the
Village Clerk.
Upon submission of its application, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application fee. At least three business days prior to the issuance of the permit by the Village Clerk, the applicant shall pay the daily site use fee under Chapter
154, Fees and Deposits, of the Code of the Village of Old Brookville. All payments must be made by cash or certified check. The site use fee, however, may be waived at the discretion of the Board of Trustees in connection with the filming done for a charitable, educational, public service, or other similar nonprofit purpose.
The applicant shall pay the actual cost for the incidental use
of any Village personnel, services or equipment in connection with
the filming.
No permit shall be issued until the applicant has deposited
with the Village Clerk a certificate or policy of general liability
insurance including personal injury liability in the amount not less
than $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage combined single
limit naming the Village as a "named insured," thereby providing a
defense and indemnity from and against any claim, loss, or damage
resulting from the filming for which the permit was issued.
Any person, firm, association or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the fines and punishments pursuant to Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-3, of this Code.