§ 2-19-92. Filming activities exempted from permit requirements.

(a)

Film permits are not required for the following types of filming activities:

(1)

Film, video, or still photography which is not done for commercial purposes including product endorsements or advertising, and which involves five or fewer people, using only hand-carried and self-contained equipment, filming in areas normally open for public use, and completing their use of county lands within normal operating hours.

(2)

Sound technicians, photographers, or film or video news crews covering a news event or story.

(3)

Filming or photography by a county or other governmental agency for official governmental purposes.

(b)

In addition to the foregoing, to the extent that the filming activity in question is being conducted in an area subject to the jurisdiction of a superior governmental agency, including, but not limited to, the FAA or United States Coast Guard, any applicable regulations of those agencies shall prevail, to the extent they conflict with any provision of this article.

(c)

Notwithstanding the exempt status of the filming activities above, persons or entities engaged in filming in, on or over county owned or controlled property must comply with all other applicable local, state and federal laws, and shall conduct the activities so as not to interfere with the peaceful use or enjoyment of the property by all others entitled to be present at the time.

(Ord. No. 10-66, § 4, 11-9-10)