§ 36-7. Review by Town Clerk., Chapter 36. Movies and Filming, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

The Town Clerk shall, upon receipt of a complete application for a permit under this chapter, communicate with the appropriate Police Department, Fire Department and Town department(s) for such public lands for which the permit is sought and shall request a written recommendation from each such agency as to whether the proposed filming could be conducted without creating a danger to the public or a public nuisance. Upon written recommendation from said agency(ies) having jurisdiction, the Town Clerk shall have the authority to require one or more on-site police patrolmen, or fire prevention and/or emergency responders, or additional private security, or such other licensed personnel as may be deemed appropriate, the cost of which, in its entirety, shall be borne by the applicant as a cost of production.

The Town Clerk may refuse to issue a permit after a review of the application, whenever a determination is made that the proposed filming would violate any law or ordinance or unduly interfere with normal governmental or Town operations or would unreasonably interfere with the public's use of public lands, unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjoining properties, unreasonably impede the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, would be detrimental to the community because of anticipated excessive noise, illumination or other effect caused by the proposed filming, including but not limited to a potentially dangerous activity or creation of a dangerous condition, such as the use of explosives, the use of stunts, helicopters, firearms or simulated firearms, otherwise endanger the public's health, safety or welfare or unreasonably impede or adversely affect the quality of life of the Town's residents or businesses. Such refusal shall be in writing and shall specify the reasons for the refusal.

After receipt of an application under this chapter, the Town Clerk shall provide notice of the application and the location of filming specified in the application to the Supervisor and to the Councilperson for the district in which the filming is to take place.