§ 22-500. Film making.

(a)

Purpose. The state has adopted legislation that encourages the production of movies and television shows, the creation of film industry infrastructure, and the hiring of Michigan workers for the wide range of jobs that exist in the film making industry. The goal of the legislation is to benefit the economy statewide.

The city encourages the production of motion pictures and television within its boundaries. This article provides the rules and regulations governing filming, videotaping and related activity within the city. This article is intended to ensure that filming/videotaping is done consistent with public health and safety and the protection of property.

(b)

Waivers. The director, at his/her discretion, may wave the requirements of this article and may authorize the use of any city street, right-of-way, park, public area, or public building/structure, for use in the filming, taping, or production of any film project, including, but not limited to, movies, television, commercials or training films.

(1)

The director shall have full control over the general location, hours, and use of public streets, buildings, equipment, and personnel while being used for filming, taping, or production purposes.

(2)

The director shall the full and absolute right to prohibit and/or order the cessation of filming, taping and/or the production of any project if such acts are determined to be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare.

(3)

The director may negotiate charges for direct and reasonable costs incurred by the city to provide additional police, fire, public safety, public works, or any other services needed or deemed necessary by the director to respond to the filmmaking request.

(c)

The director shall have the right to impose additional regulations under this section for the protection of public safety and welfare.

( Ord. No. 414, § I, 2-22-11 )