§ 2-19-93. Permitting standards, procedures and fees.

(a)

All filming activity on county owned or controlled property which is subject to permitting must, at a minimum, provide for the following:

(1)

A fully executed and signed application form along with any required attachments. The film commissioner shall endeavor to automate the application process so that it may be completed on line to the fullest extent possible.

(2)

Proof, as relevant to the activities applied for, of legal status, insurance coverage, and financial, legal and technical capability to conduct the applied for activities.

(b)

Permit applications for filming activities may be denied for the following reasons:

(1)

The activity requested represents an unreasonable threat to the land, property or other assets or resources of the county.

(2)

The activity requested will create an unreasonable danger of death, injury or disruption of wildlife, or of damage or destruction to trees or similar plant life.

(3)

The activity will require an unreasonable burden on county staff or staff of other governmental agencies to supervise the activity. At the discretion of the film commissioner, this restriction may be excepted if the applicant agrees to pay for the additional staff supervisory costs.

(4)

The activity will unreasonably deprive average visitors or patrons of the use of the county property or facility for an extended period of time.

(5)

The activity would require entry into or access to areas of county property or facilities which are closed to the general public, or which would allow activities not permitted to the average visitor or patron. At the discretion of the film commissioner, this restriction may be excepted if the applicant agrees to pay for additional staff supervisory costs, and/or complies with such other terms or conditions the film commissioner determines are necessary to safely allow the activity to occur while not damaging county property or facilities.

(c)

In light of the time constraints and costs of delay associated with filming activities, the film commissioner shall ensure that all permit applications receive expedited review. The film commissioner shall determine, based on the nature and extent of activity applied for, the relevant departments, divisions or other government agencies to seek review from in deciding whether to approve the application, and what, if any, non-standard terms may be required as a condition of permit approval.

(d)

The county commission shall from time to time and by resolution establish fee schedules for such levels of permitted filming activity and other related county fees or charges as it deems appropriate. To the extent the film commissioner collects such fees or charges for filming activities on municipally or district-owned or controlled lands, or as compensation for the use of municipal or district staff or resources, such funds shall be paid over to the municipality or district.

(Ord. No. 10-66, § 5, 11-9-10)