Source: https://www.ecode360.com/11286375
Timestamp: 2019-09-23 17:32:10
Document Index: 469864870

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 58', '§ 58', '§ 58', '§ 58', '§ 58', '§ 58', '§ 58']

Borough of Park Ridge, NJ Filming
§ 58-2 Permit required.
§ 58-3 Issuance of permits.
§ 58-4 Fees.
§ 58-5 Violations and penalties.
Chapter 58 Filming
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge 9-11-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-17. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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 Borough of Park Ridge.
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by a major motion-picture studio, including but not limited to the following:
MGM-United Artists; or
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public park or playground or any other public place within the Borough which is within the jurisdiction and control of the Borough of Park Ridge.
No person or organization shall film or permit filming within the Borough of Park Ridge without first having obtained a permit from the Borough Clerk, which permit shall set forth the approved location and duration of such filming by specific reference to day or dates. No permit shall authorize filming for more than three consecutive days in any one location, and in no event shall filming at one location within the Borough exceed a total of six days in any one calendar year, regardless of the number of permits utilized in reaching this six-day maximum. This six-day limitation may be extended only if the filming requested constitutes a major motion picture and the Borough Clerk has considered the factors in § 58-3H before approaching such a request. A denial of this request is appealable to the Mayor and Council in accordance with the provisions of § 58-3G. The permit or a true copy must be readily available for inspection by Borough officials at all times at the site of the filming.
All permits shall be applied for from the Borough Clerk during normal business hours. Applications for such permits shall be in a form approved by the Borough Clerk accompanied by a permit fee in the amount set forth hereinbelow.
No permit will be issued by the Borough Clerk unless applied for at least five days prior to the requested shooting date; provided, however, that the Borough Clerk may waive the five-day period if, in the Borough Clerk's judgement, the applicant has obtained all related approvals and adjacent property owners or tenants do not need to be notified.
Certificate of insurance specifically naming the Borough of Park Ridge as an additional insured, providing general liability, bodily injury and property damage coverage with minimum limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. The certificate shall state that "the issuing company shall mail 30 days' written notice to the certificate holder named, certified mail return receipt."
An agreement, in writing, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Borough of Park Ridge from any all liability, expense, claim or damages resulting from the use of public lands.
The posting of a cash or surety bond of $550 in favor of the Borough to insure that the location utilized will be left, after filming, in a satisfactory condition, free of debris, rubbish and equipment, and that due observance of all ordinances, laws and regulations will be followed. Within seven days of the completion of the filming, the Borough will return the bond if there has been no damage to public property or public expense caused by the filming.
The hiring of an off-duty Park Ridge police officer for the times indicated on the permit.
The holder of a permit shall take all reasonable steps to minimize interference with the passage of pedestrians and traffic over public lands and shall comply with all lawful directives issued by the Park Ridge Police Department with respect thereto.
The holder of a permit shall conduct filming in such a manner as to minimize the inconvenience or discomfort to adjoining property owners attributable to such filming and shall, to the extent practicable, abate noise and park vehicles associated with such filming off the public streets. The holder shall avoid any interference with previously scheduled activities upon public lands and limit, to the extent possible, any interference with normal public activities on such public lands. Where the applicant's production activity, by reason of location or otherwise, will directly involve and/or affect any businesses, merchants or residents, these parties shall be given written notice of the filming at least three days prior to the requested shooting date and be informed that objections may be filed with the Borough Clerk, said objections to form a part of the applicant's application and be considered in the review of the same. Proof of service of notification to adjacent owners shall be submitted to the Borough Clerk within two days of the requested shooting date.
When the applicant is requesting restrictions on the use of public parking during the course of the filming;
Nature of the film shoot itself; e.g., indoors or outdoors, day or night; and
Copies of the approved permit shall be sent to the Police Department and Fire Department before filming takes place and to the New Jersey Film Commission. The applicant shall permit the Fire Prevention Bureau or other Borough inspectors to inspect the site and the equipment to be used. The applicant shall comply with all safety instructions issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau or other Borough inspectors.
Special regulations for major pictures.
When filming is requested with respect to a major motion picture, the duration of such filming shall not exceed six days in duration.
Any days necessary to be used for setup and preparation for a major picture filming may, in the discretion of the Borough Clerk, be counted as a filming day where setup is anticipated to involve one or more of the factors set forth in Subsection H hereinabove.
Basic filming permit: $75. Where an applicant requests a waiver of the provision of § 58-3A requiring expedited processing of the permit application, the basic filming permit shall be $125.
Daily filming fee payable in addition to the basic filming: $500 per day.
Where the owner of the premises is not the applicant for a permit by this chapter, both the owner and the applicant shall each be liable for violations hereof. Any persons 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 90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.