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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78', '§ 78']

Village of East Hills, NY Commercial Filming
§ 78-4 Application for permit.
§ 78-5 Permit restrictions.
§ 78-7 Incidental costs.
§ 78-8 Insurance.
§ 78-9 Bond.
§ 78-10 Notification to neighbors.
§ 78-11 Suspension or revocation of permit.
Chapter 78 Commercial Filming
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Hills 2-26-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Lighting — See Ch. 117.
The Board of Trustees of East Hills finds it in the public interest to establish appropriate restrictions, prohibitions and standards in order to properly protect the residents of the community when filming occurs in public or private places.
The disassembling of all equipment and props and the loading of equipment in order to depart the premises in East Hills.
The commercial recording on film, video or other medium of motion pictures, commercials, documentaries, shows and performances, including still photography. "Filming" also includes the use of public or private property for equipment, vehicles, props, cameras and any other items or materials used in connection with filming. However, noncommercial filming by the press for news events or home movies, videos or still photography intended for private use of the owner and his/her immediate family and not sold for financial gain are exempt from this chapter and are not included within the definition of "filming."
Unloading photography and related equipment and props and assembling equipment on property in the Village, whether private or public.
No person, firm, association or corporation shall commence filming in the Village unless a permit has been issued by the Village Clerk.
An application for a filming permit shall be submitted on forms provided by the Village Clerk at the Village Office and shall contain the following information:
Name, address and telephone number of the person or entity producing the film.
Name, address and telephone number of the contact person, including cell phone numbers.
Purpose and use of the filming.
Dates and times of the day that each property would be used, including set-up and break-down times.
Written consent of the owner of the property.
The capacity of portable electrical generators, if used, must be specified, as well as any other machinery or equipment that may pose a danger or produce substantial noise. Also, the location of this equipment must be stated.
The Village Clerk may approve or deny the permit or approve the permit with restrictions or conditions.
The proposed date of filming shall not be requested less than seven business days after the date of the filed application. A response to a request for a permit shall be given by the Village within two days of the proposed shooting.
The Village Clerk may deny an application for a filming permit if he/she determines that it will create a dangerous condition, create a safety concern, interfere with the use of the Village streets or public places, create a nuisance to the Village residents, violate any provision of the Village Code and/or interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the community.
No permit shall authorize filming at one location within the Village for more than two days in total.
If a permit is issued for particular dates and filming does not occur on the date(s) specified, then a new application must be submitted with an additional fee of $150 for processing, review and oversight.
The holder of the permit will take all reasonable and prudent steps to minimize interference with the free passage of pedestrians, school buses and traffic, and shall comply immediately with all directives issued by the Village's security force or any officer or official of the Village.
The holder of the permit will minimize any inconvenience to any adjoining property owner to the greatest extent practicable.
Filming may only occur from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during April 1 through September 30 and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 1 to May 31, Monday through Friday, except that no filming should occur on any holiday on which the Village Hall is closed.
No filming shall begin prior to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and must be concluded by 4:30 p.m., and no filming shall be permitted on Sundays.
[Amended 6-18-2014 by L.L. No. 3-2014]
Fees for filming:
Commercial filming: The fee for a filming permit shall be $1,000 for the first day and an additional fee of $1,500 for each additional day of filming, which shall be paid in cash or certified check the business days prior to the issuance of the permit.
Minor commercial filming: The fee for a filming permit of limited duration, size, and extent shall be a one-time fee of $2,500, solely when all of the following provisions are satisfied:
The total crew involves three or fewer members at any time during the filming.
The length of the filming does not exceed eight days, with any filming at all, no matter how short, on a calendar day counting as a full day.
No power lines are run into on the property to allow added electricity for lights.
There is no disruption or inconvenience to the community, residents, and traffic.
Only one commercial truck is parked at or near the premises.
No more than one day of the eight can be used for filming outdoors at the residence.
All other requirements of this statute must be complied with, including, but not limited to, the application provisions in § 78-4, permit restrictions in § 78-5, insurance in § 78-8, bonding in § 78-9, notification in § 78-10, suspension or revocation in § 78-11, and penalties as contained in § 78-12.
The applicant shall pay the actual cost for the incidental use of any Village personnel, service or equipment in connection with the filming.
Security. The applicant shall pay for the number of private patrol cars the Village deems necessary to ensure the safety of the residents who are affected.
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 an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage for 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. The applicant will also sign a statement holding the Village harmless from any and all liability which results from filming.
The applicant shall deposit with the Village Clerk, at least two days prior to the issuance of the permit, cash or certified check in the amount of $2,500 to guarantee any claim, reconstruction or restoration of any public property that may be damaged as a result of the filming. The bond shall be returned if no damage or claim is reported within 10 days after filming occurs.
No less than 72 hours before filming occurs, all adjoining property owners, as well as all homeowners on the street facing the property and on the same side of the street as the property where filming is to occur, must be given notification.
The notification must be placed in the mailbox of the property owner or sent by certified mail and provide the following information:
Name, address and telephone number of property owner, location of shooting and telephone number of the producer or other responsible party.
Time and date of shooting.
Purpose and nature of filming.
The Village Clerk or the Mayor and Board of Trustees may suspend or revoke a filming permit issued for any of the following reasons:
Violation of any law, rule or regulation of the United States, the State of New York, the County of Nassau, the Town of North Hempstead, the Village or any department or agency thereof of any government agency.
Violation of any condition of the permit, or any provision of any local law of East Hills.
Conduct by any party connected with the applicant that is detrimental to the health, safety or well-being of the residents.
Any other reason, which in the Village Clerk's sole discretion is adverse to the best interests of the community.
A decision of the Village Clerk to suspend or revoke a permit shall be appealable to the Board of Trustees, whose decision shall be final. This decision may be reviewed under the New York Civil Practice Rules by an Article 78 proceeding brought within 30 days of the filing of the Clerk's decision in his office.
In the event that a permit is suspended or revoked, the fees paid shall be forfeited and shall not be refunded to the applicant.
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 $7,500 per day. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.
In addition to the penalties set forth in this section, the Village may enforce any provision of this chapter by injunction or by civil action.