HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-007 ORDINANCE NO. 2011-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.44.025 TO THE ARLINGTON
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING FILM PERMITS UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for
the general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Arlington Municipal Code are outdated and require
revision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has requested a new section be
added to Chapter 5.44, requiring film permits under certain circumstances;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 1. A new Section 5.44.025 is hereby added to the Arlington Municipal Code,
as follows:
5.44.025—Production of Motion Pictures—Permit Required.
1. Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in
the business or activity of the filming, videotaping or otherwise producing motion
pictures for television, internet, or public exhibition at any place within the City, other
than at or in an established motion picture, television or photography studio, unless
such person has first been issued a film production permit by the City Clerk.
2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the filming, videotaping, or the
photographing or otherwise preserving of motion pictures:
a. Solely for private or family use;
b. For use in a criminal investigation or civil proceeding;
c. For news purposes;
d. For charitable or government purposes.
Section 2. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title
shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force
five (5) days after the date of publication.
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PA SED by the City Council o the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor
this - day of ' ; Lr�V , 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Margare arson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristin nfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
St ven J. et , Cff�Attorney
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CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
I, Kristin Banfield, being the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance
#2011-007 was approved at the February 22, 2011 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE #2011-007
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.44.025 TO THE ARLINGTON
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING FILM PERMITS UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 23rd day of February 2011.
I I DtJ
Kristin anfield
City Cler for the City of Arlington