As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures 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 municipality.
MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by a major
motion picture studio, including but not limited to the following:
B.
Warner Brothers, including New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Cinema,
Village Road Show and Bel-Aire.
C.
Paramount, including MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movie.
D.
20th Century Fox, including Fox Searchlight.
I.
Any major streaming service, such as Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon
Prime Video.
J.
Any film for which the budget is at least $5,000,000.
K.
Recurrent weekly television series programming.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public
park or playground or any other public place within the municipality
which is within the jurisdiction and control of the municipality.
In addition to any other fees or costs mentioned in this chapter,
the applicant shall reimburse the Township for any lost revenue, such
as parking meter revenue, repairs to public property or other revenues
that the Township was prevented from earning because of filming.
The schedule of fees for the issuance of permits is defined under the fee ordinance in the West Deptford Township Municipal Code (Chapter
11).
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by applicable punishment in accordance with the West Deptford General Penalty, Chapter
1, Article
II, Section
1-15.