Any commercial film project must apply for a Film Permit.

This permit does not apply to:

(a) Private use. Film made for private and not commercial use and which does not adversely impact adjacent properties. This includes amateur photography or videography.

(b) News media. Reporters and related crew in the employ of a newspaper, news service, radio or television broadcasting station, or similar entity engaged in on the spot broadcasting, reporting or photographing of current news of general public interest.

(c) City business. Film made for the city by city personnel or a nonprofit 501(c)3 and film made for use in a criminal investigation or court proceeding.