As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures either on film, videotape,
digital or similar recording medium for commercial, informational
or educational purposes intended for viewing on television, the internet,
in theaters or for institutional uses. The provisions of this chapter
shall not be deemed to include the "filming" of news stories within
the Borough of Mt. Arlington.
MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
A "major motion picture" shall be defined as:
A.
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by a motion picture
studio, including, but not limited to, the following:
(2)
Warner Brothers, including New Line Camera, Castle Rock Cinema
and Turner Production Company;
B.
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by an internet
streaming service company, including, but not limited to, the following:
C.
Any film for which the budget is at least five million dollars.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public
park, beach, lake or playground, any municipal building or property,
or any other public place within the Borough which is within the jurisdiction
and control of the Borough of Mt. Arlington.
The schedule of fees for the issuance of permits authorized
by this chapter is as follows:
A. Basic filming permit: $100. Where an applicant requests an expedited
processing of the permit application, which is the less than five
days prior to filming, the basic filming permit fee shall be $200.
B. Daily filming fee payable in addition to the basic filming permit:
first day through tenth (10th) day: $500 per day; more than 10 days:
$750 per day starting on the eleventh (11th) day.
C. Filming permit for non-profit applicants filming for informational
or educational documentary or public television/internet purposes
(no daily rate required): $25.
D. Filming permit for student applicants filming for informational or
educational documentary or public television purposes (no daily rate
required): none.
Where the owner of the premises is not the applicant for a permit
required by this chapter, both the owner of the private property and
the applicant shall each be liable for violations hereof. Any person
violating this chapter or these rules and regulations, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 per day
or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 30
days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
BOROUGH OF MT. ARLINGTON
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To:
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Borough Clerk
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Fax:
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(973) 398-8662
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Date:
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The Borough of Mt. Arlington's Filming Ordinance is located in Chapter
75; and attached are the forms necessary to apply for a filming permit. The components to be completed and returned are:
1) Application (75-2)
2) Certificate of insurance (75-3 (b) (1))
3) Notarized "hold-harmless" agreement (75-3 (b) (2))
4) Three checks made payable to the "Borough of Mt. Arlington"
$100 permit application fee, or $200 if applying less than five
days prior to filming (non-refundable)(75-4)
$500 per day filming fee for the first through the tenth day;
$750 for more than 10 days starting on the eleventh day (returned
if not applicable)(75-4)
$500 bond check (returned after completion of filming)(75-3
(3))
5) Copy of a "letter of intent" to be sent to neighbors and
a list of the addresses where it will be delivered (75-3 (4)(d)).
See sample "letter of intent."
TRASH REMOVAL IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRODUCTION COMPANY
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SIGNS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON TREES OR POLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH:
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TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A FINE.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Borough
Clerk.
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Borough Clerk
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Borough of Mount Arlington
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419 Howard Boulevard
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Mount Arlington, New Jersey 07856-1129
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(973) 398-6832
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