[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Centre Island 11-12-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This local law was originally adopted as Ch. 14 but was renumbered to maintain the organization of the Code.
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 finds that it is in the public interest to require a permit for such use, to establish the 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 sports 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."
VILLAGE
The Incorporated Village of Centre Island.
No person, firm, association or corporation shall commence filming within the Village unless a permit therefor has been issued by the Village Clerk.
A. 
An application for a filming permit shall be made on forms provided by the Village Clerk and shall contain at least the following information:
(1) 
Name, address and telephone number of the person or entity making the film.
(2) 
Name, address and telephone number of the location coordinator or other contact person.
(3) 
Purpose of the filming.
(4) 
Specific location of each property to be used in the filming.
(5) 
Dates and times of the day that the property will be used.
(6) 
Name and address of the property owner.
(7) 
Consent of the owner of the property.
(8) 
Such other information as may be required by the Village Clerk.
B. 
The Village Clerk may grant, deny or grant the permit with restrictions and/or conditions.
C. 
The Village Clerk may deny an application for a filming permit if he/she determines, in writing, that it will create a dangerous condition, interfere with the use of the Village streets or public places, create a nuisance to the Village residents or violate any provisions of the Village Code.
A. 
Every permit shall contain a date of commencement and expiration as well as the specific hours during which filming may occur.
B. 
At no time shall filming or the use of equipment therefor be conducted between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
C. 
No filming shall commence prior to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
D. 
The Village Clerk may place further reasonable limitations on the hours of operation based on the needs of the particular neighborhood or the existence of conflicting scheduled events.
E. 
No more than three applications for a filming permit may be granted for any one residential property per calendar year, unless approved by the Board of Trustees.
A. 
The fee for a filming permit shall be $1,500 per day, which shall be paid in cash or certified check prior to the issuance of the permit. This fee, however, shall be waived in connection with the filming done for a charitable, educational, public service, or other similar nonprofit purpose. The application for a filming permit must be submitted to the Village three business days prior to the commencement of any film-related activities.
B. 
Permission shall be required to perform any filming on Village property, if approved by the Board of Trustees. A license fee for the use of Village property shall be negotiated and paid prior to the start of any filming.
The applicant shall pay the actual cost for the incidental use of any Village personnel, services or equipment, including police overtime, in connection with the filming. A refundable deposit of $500 shall be made to the Village to ensure payment of these costs.
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 of not less than $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage combined single limit naming the Village as an additional insured, thereby providing a defense and indemnity from and against any claim, loss or damage resulting from the filming for which the permit is issued.
A. 
The Village Clerk may suspend or revoke a filming permit issued for any of the following reasons:
(1) 
Violation of any law, rule or regulation of the United States, the State of New York, the County of Nassau, the Village, or any department or agency thereof.
(2) 
Violation of any condition of the permit.
(3) 
Conduct that is detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the public.
B. 
A decision of the Village Clerk to suspend or revoke a permit shall be appealable to the Board of Trustees, whose decision thereon shall be final. This decision may be reviewed under the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules by an Article 78 proceeding brought within 30 days of the filing of the Clerk's decision.
C. 
In the event that a permit is suspended or revoked, the fees paid therefor shall be forfeited and shall not be refunded to the applicant.
A. 
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter or any rule or determination made thereunder, or who shall undertake filming without a permit therefor, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.
B. 
In addition to the penalties set forth herein above, the Village may enforce any provision of this chapter by injunction or by civil action to recover a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,500 for each violation.