§ 65-4. License applications.
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A.Applications may be submitted to the Town Administrator and must contain the following information:(1)The name of the applicant;(2)The location of the property where filming is to take place;(3)The dates and times when said filming is to take place, including potential rain dates (where filming is to take place outdoors);(4)A statement concerning whether the applicant is the owner or tenant in possession of the subject property, and if the applicant is not the owner, the name of the owner of the property and the property owner's authorization;(5)The name of the person or entity the applicant wishes to allow to film, if other than the applicant; and(6)Such other information as the Town may require.B.The applicant shall mail copies of its application, use plan and all supporting documents, simultaneously with its filing with the Town Administrator, to the owners of all properties within a radius of 250 feet of the location of filming. Proof of mailing shall be submitted to the Town Administrator no later than five business days after submission of an application pursuant to this chapter.C.The applicant shall submit a use plan with its application, which plan shall show:(1)The streets or sidewalks that will need to be closed, if any;(2)The location of any vehicles or equipment that will be stored on location during the course of the filming;(3)The location and construction of any temporary structures to be placed or constructed in connection with the filming;(4)Parking plans, if applicable;(5)Measures intended to mitigate potential temporary adverse impacts, if applicable; and(6)The name, local address and local telephone number of a person who will be available 24 hours a day during the activity and who shall have control of and responsibility for the direction of all participants in the permitted activity and for the property for which the activity is permitted.D.The Town Administrator shall seek the advice of the Chief of Police, Building Inspector and the Highway Department in reviewing such application.E.The Town Administrator may attach conditions and safeguards ensuring the orderly conduct of the activity and the minimization of impacts of such uses and may specify the duration and hours of operation of such activities. The Town Administrator may require as a condition of any license that the applicant utilize the services of a Town of New Castle police officer or officers at the rate set forth in the Town Fee Schedule.F.The Town Administrator may require the applicant to deposit with the Town Clerk money sufficient to cover the anticipated cost of police services or any other charge incurred by the Town in connection with a proposed film project. Unused portions of such deposit shall be returned to the applicant within five business days following completion of filming, and if conducted wholly or partly on public property, restoration of the film location to its prior condition. Any unpaid balance for such charges not covered by the deposit shall be paid in full to the Town no later than five business days after completion of filming.G.Where filming shall take place wholly or partly on public property, the Town Administrator may require the applicant to post reasonable bond to assure adherence to the permit conditions set forth. The Town Administrator may further require an applicant to furnish the Town with a hold harmless and indemnification agreement, together with a certificate of insurance relieving the Town from any potential liability by virtue of the applicant's activities.H.The Chief of Police shall have the power to cause the conditions set by any special license granted under this section to be enforced.