§ 2.11.053. Permit requirements for commercial motion picture and television productions and still photography—Exemptions.

(a)

Charitable films produced by public entities or nonprofit organizations, as defined in Section 2.11.051(a) of this chapter, and news media, as defined in Section 2.11.051(e) of this chapter, are exempt from any permit fees established pursuant to this chapter.

(b)

Any applicant who submits a letter written on school letterhead by a school administrator or instructor stating that the applicant is currently enrolled in a recognized United States educational institution and that the film, video tape or photograph is not for commercial release is exempt from any permit fees established pursuant to this chapter.

(c)

The ordinance codified in this chapter does not apply to the filming or video taping of motion pictures or the taking of still photographs solely for private use.

(d)

The ordinance codified in this chapter does not apply to reporters, photographers, cameramen or other persons engaged in on-the-spot broadcasting of news events for the news media.

(Ord. 2431 § 1 (part), 1989)