2017-29883 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29883
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FILM
& PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES IN SECTION V,
PARAGRAPH F, ENTITLED "STREET/LANE CLOSURES," TO MODIFY
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIGNED LETTER OF NO OBJECTION
FOR FILM&PRINT PRODUCTIONS TO CLOSE A LANE OR STREET; IN
SECTION V, PARAGRAPH I, ENTITLED "PARKING," TO MODIFY THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR METERED PARKING RENTAL(S) FOR FILM &
PRINT PRODUCTIONS; IN SECTION VI, PARAGRAPHS C AND D,
ENTITLED "NOTIFICATION FORMS/REQUIREMENTS," AND
"SIGNATURE LETTERS OF NO OBJECTION; REQUIREMENTS," TO
REDUCE THE REQUIRED RADIUS FOR SIGNED CONSENT; AND, IN
SECTION XV, ENTITLED "MIAMI BEACH PRODUCTION INCENTIVES
PROGRAM" TO AMEND "BEACH ACCESS" AND "PRODUCTION
COMPANY MOBILE UNIT (PCRV) PERMIT" REQUIREMENTS AND TO
ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR "DISCOUNTED PRODUCTION CREW
PARKING AT MUNICIPAL LOTS AND GARAGES."
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") seeks to maintain its competitive edge as a
premiere location for film and print productions,and be recognized as a"film friendly"destination to
the highly-sought-after entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS,the State of Florida has failed to approve funding for its Film and Entertainment
Production Incentive Program ("State Incentive Program") during the Legislative Session, which
forced many film and television productions to relocate their productions to those states that provide
essential monetary and non-monetary incentives to this industry; and
WHEREAS, the loss of the State Incentive Program has resulted in a 44% reduction in
dollars spent throughout the City,and has resulted in a 36%loss in hotel room nights,in conjunction
with a substantial loss to the area's crew base and infrastructure, which has been compelled to
relocate to states that provide monetary and non-monetary incentives; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission has tasked the Administration with identifying
those circumstances under which the City could ease permitting requirements in order to encourage
more film and print production in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has met with leaders in the local film and print industry,and
has identified those key challenges for attracting more film and print production in Miami Beach,
which challenges are primarily focused upon parking and residential consent requirements; and
WHEREAS, these amendments to the Film and Print Production Guidelines are set forth in
the attached Exhibit A, which will ease those challenges for film and print productions in the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve
the amendments to the Film & Print Requirements and Guidelines in Section V, Paragraph F,
entitled "Street/Lane Closures,"to modify the requirements for the signed letter of no objection for
film & print productions to close a lane or street; in Section V, Paragraph I, entitled "Parking," to
modify the requirements for metered parking rental(s) for film & print productions; in Section VI,
Paragraphs C and D, entitled "Notification Forms/Requirements," and "Signature Letters of No
Objection; Requirements," to reduce the required radius for signed consent; and, in Section XV,
entitled "Miami Beach Production Incentives Program"to amend "Beach Access"and "Production
Company Mobile Unit (PCRV) Permit" requirements and to establish provisions for "Discounted
Production Crew Parking at Municipal Lots and Garages."
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 7, 2017
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FILM &
PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES IN SECTION V, PARAGRAPH
F, ENTITLED "STREET/ LANE CLOSURES," TO MODIFY THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIGNED LETTER OF NO OBJECTION FOR
FILM & PRINT PRODUCTIONS TO CLOSE A LANE OR STREET; IN
SECTION V, PARAGRAPH I, ENTITLED "PARKING," TO MODIFY THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR METERED PARKING RENTAL(S) FOR FILM &
PRINT PRODUCTIONS; IN SECTION VI, PARAGRAPHS C AND D,
ENTITLED "NOTIFICATION FORMS/REQUIREMENTS," AND "SIGNATURE
LETTERS OF NO OBJECTION; REQUIREMENTS," TO REDUCE THE
REQUIRED RADIUS FOR SIGNED CONSENT; AND, IN SECTION XV,
ENTITLED "MIAMI BEACH PRODUCTION INCENTIVES PROGRAM" TO
AMEND "BEACH ACCESS" AND "PRODUCTION COMPANY MOBILE UNIT
(PCRV) PERMIT" REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS
FOR "DISCOUNTED PRODUCTION CREW PARKING AT MUNICIPAL LOTS
AND GARAGES."
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approval of the resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Administration provided an overview to the Mayor and City Commission on February 8,
2017, regarding the continued viability of the film and print industry in Miami Beach. The City of
Miami Beach has historically been a desirable location for film and print production for the better
part of five decades, and has hosted major celebrities and box office and ratings sensations;
which included Miami Vice, Burn Notice, Magic City, Bird Cage, Bad Boys 1 & 2, Iron Man 3
and the recent Oscar winner Moonlight. Regrettably, the State of Florida's Film and
Entertainment Incentive Program has not been funded by the Florida Legislature, and has
resulted in a decline of 44% in dollars spent, and a reduction of 36% in hotel room nights
utilized in Miami Beach. The Mayor and City Commission tasked the Administration identifying
those circumstances in which film and print production may continue throughout the City, and to
further promote the City of Miami Beach as a film friendly destination. The Administration
coordinated meetings with production industry figures, the City's Production Industry Council
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and reviewed processes and local incentive options provided by other communities to evaluate
the City's internal mechanisms. The City reviewed its key constraints towards improving the
approval process and the City's image, and developed options that would potentially bring more
production work to Miami Beach.
The Mayor and City Commission, at the April 26, 2017 Commission meeting, discussed the
following options for encouraging more film and print production in Miami Beach:
• Eliminate the signed consent requirement for reservation of metered parking,
requiring merely notification with all details.
Reduce signed consent for road or lane closures to 75% of directly affected
properties, instead of the current 100%.
Reduce the residential signature consent area to 200' from the production use,
where it currently requires 500'.
Reduce permitted production crew parking to $10 per vehicle (a 50% reduction
from the usual $20 per vehicle) in all municipal lots and garages, where/ when capacity
permits.
Extending the number of free vehicle access passes to productions which
demonstrate Miami Beach room nights, to a scale of 5 passes for 50 room nights; 10
passes for 100 room nights; and 20 passes for 200 room nights.
Reinstate the PCRV pass for motorhome parking allowance in metered spaces
and taxi/ride share spaces.
These changes were supported by the City Commission, and will be accomplished by
amendments to the Film & Print Requirements and Guidelines. If adopted, the Administration
will evaluate the impacts of these changes, and report back to the City Commission in six
months.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Improve Alliance With Key Business Sectors, Namely Hospitality,Arts, & International Business With
A Focus On Enhanced Culture, Entertainment, &Tourism
Legislative Tracking
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
Sponsor
Mayor Philip Levine and Commissioner Michael Grieco
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
a Film Notification Form
CI Attachment- Film& Print Requirements and Guidelines
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❑ Resolution
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
FILMING NOTIFICATION
It may be required that Film and Print productions occurring in the City of Miami Beach distribute a
FILMING NOTIFICATION to identified residents/businesses impacted by a proposed production activity.
Filming activities such as; gunfire, special effects,helicopters etc., may require notification of additional
areas as determined by the Film and Print Office.
Dear Resident/Merchant/Business Representative,
We will be filming scenes of
(project title)
at in your neighborhood.
(filming address)
Proposed date(s):
a.m. a.m.
Hours from: p.m. to: p.m.
Description of scenes and parking:
We are applying for all necessary permits and maintain all legally required liability insurance. Additionally,
all personnel required to ensure public safety will be on location. We will abide by all City filming rules and
any specific guidelines applicable to your neighborhood.
We will make every effort not to disturb you and will treat your neighborhood with the respect it deserves.
Thank you, in advance, for your hospitality and cooperation while we are filming in your area.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project,please contact us at the production office or by
mobile phone/pager.
Production Company:
Production Office Phone#:
Location Manager mobile/pager:
Production Manager mobile/pager:
City of Miami Beach Contact:
Film &Print Division - 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Fl 33139-305-673-7070
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CIUDAD DE MIAMI BEACH
NOTIFICACION DE FILMACION
Durante un projecto de cinematografia realizado en la Ciudad de Miami Beach,un formulario de notification
debe ser distribuido a todos los residentes o gerentes de negocios que seran afectados durante las
filmaciones. Ciertas actividades, tales como el disparo de armas, efectos especiales, o el use de helicopteros,
puede que requieran notification adicional en ciertas areas, seg in sea determinado por la oficina de
filmacion de la Ciudad de Miami Beach.
Use este formulario para notificar a los residents o negocios afectados.
Estimado Residente, Comerciante o Representante de Negocio,
Nosotros estaremos filmando escenas de:
(titulo de proyecto)
en su vecindario, especificamente:
(direction de la filmacion)
Fecha(s) de filmacion propuestas:
A.M. A.M.
Durante las horas de P.M. hasta P.M.
Description de escenas y estacionamiento (parqueo):
Estamos aplicando por los perinisos requeridos y todo lo necesario para cumplir con los aspectos legales
citados por la ciudad de Miami Beach. Tambien cumpliremos con todas reglas y normas que se aplican a su
vecindario, especificadas por la Ciudad de Miami Beach.
Confie que haremos todo esfuerzo por no molestar, y trataremos a su vencindario con el merecido respeto.
Gracias por la valiosa colaboracion y comprension que nos prestara durante la filmacion.
Si tiene alguna pregunta antes o durante la filmacion, comuniquese con el contact local o llame al gerente de
producion.
Compania de Production:
Numero de la oficina de produccion(telefono)
Nombre y numero del contacto local (celular o beeper):
Nombre y numero del gerente de produccion(celular o beeper):
Ciudad de Miami Beach
Division de Filmacion- 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Fl 33139—305-673-7070
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH - FILM AND PRINT OFFICE JO
6. TEL: (305) 673-7070 lie Email: film@miamibeachfl.gov
FILM & PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
I. WHO DOES AND DOES NOT NEED A FILM PERMIT? 1
II. PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1-2
HI. NEWS MEDIA 2
IV. STUDENTS 2
V. CITY SERVICES 2-8
VI. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD FILMING 8-13
VII. MORATORIA 13
VIII. ENFORCEMENT 13-15
IX. MISCELLANEOUS 15-16
X. REVISIONS 16
XI. COMMUNITY 16-17
XII. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 17
XIII. ASSOCIATION & PROPERTY OWNERS 17
XIV. SUMMARY 18
XV. PRODUCTION INCENTIVES PROGRAM 18-19
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I. WHO DOES AND DOES NOT NEED A FILM & PRINT PERMIT?
Individuals utilizing a single film or video camera, hand-held or with a tripod only, who
do not assert exclusive use of City property and/ or are within a residential or
commercial property are exempt from obtaining a Film & Print Permit. Individuals or
businesses with equipment or coordination needs beyond the aforementioned
exemption, wishing to conduct commercial film, television, video, online media, radio
and photography projects (hereafter referred to as "Productions") must obtain a Film &
Print permit from the City of Miami Beach (hereafter referred to as "City").
Film & Print permits are issued for both public and private properties. Production
activities taking place on private commercially zoned property may not require a permit,
as long as those activities (including all support vehicles and equipment) are completely
self-contained within the property. Any production activities that require city services,
including meter rentals, use of off-duty police or fire, etc., require a Film & Print permit.
The permit shall be available for inspection at the site on which the production is to
occur. Upon the request of any police officer or code enforcement officer of the City,
the owner, lessee or representative of the production company shall exhibit such permit.
II. PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Individuals or businesses with equipment or coordination needs beyond the
aforementioned exemption, wishing to conduct commercial film, television, video and
photography projects must provide the City with a copy of the following documents prior
to the issuance of any Film & Print permits:
1. Valid certificate of insurance for no less than one million US dollars (or currency
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equivalent) in general liability coverage, naming the City of Miami Beach as
additional insured and certificate holder;
2. Completed Indemnity Agreement (downloadable on City's website), signed and
sealed (notary seal or corporate seal), with entity matching the insured party; and
3. Completed permit application, with permittee matching insured and indemnified
entity.
A. Requests for Film & Print permits should be received no less than two working
days prior to the start of production in commercial districts and five working days
prior to the start of production in residential areas of Miami Beach, unless
additional time is required due to the nature of the request.
Film permit applicants are issued permits that are date, time, and location
specific, except for "Miami Beach Citywide" permits. Requests for filming on
weekends or holidays are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Locations for Film
& Print permits are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis, regardless of the
size or scope of the production.
B. A Miami Beach Citywide permit allows for small film or photo teams (twelve
people or less in total) with minimal equipment (must be easily and quickly
transported) to film on Miami Beach streets, sidewalks, City beaches and parks
that do not require rental fees, assuming the production does not block
pedestrian or vehicular traffic or impact private business or concessionaire,
without signature letters of no objection in advance from the Film and Print Office
and specific coordination. Equipment allowed includes camera, tripod, reflectors
and battery operated lights. No generators, grip equipment or cabling allowed.
No reserved or authorized parking permitted, including vehicles on beach or
parks. Miami Beach City-wide does not include driving shots, aerial filming
(including UAS/ drone filming uses) or use of residential areas, which require
additional coordination and permitting from the City of Miami Beach.
While application deadlines are considered minimum standards, the Film & Print Office
always appreciates as much notification time as possible and early notice is in the
interest of applicants who wish to secure specific locations, which are booked on a first-
come first-serve basis, or require City services. The Film & Print Office, without
obligation, makes every effort to accommodate all reasonable requests that do not meet
the above noted minimum time frames.
III. NEWS MEDIA: "professional journalists" collecting, photographing, recording, or reporting
"news" as defined in section 90.5015 of the Florida Statutes are exempt from obtaining
a permit - but are encouraged to notify the Film & Print Office if possible. Any uses that
require City coordination, inclusive of vehicles accessing authorized areas requiring
prior written authorization for access (e.g, beach and park areas) must coordinate such
uses with the Film Office.
IV. STUDENTS: Students must comply with all permitting requirements and provide valid
identification, along with proof of current enrollment with relevant coursework for the
production indicated, and may be asked to provide insurance from their educational
institution.
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V. CITY SERVICES
Upon receipt of the completed permit application or written request, the Office of Film &
Print will determine which City services will be required. The City will determine
minimum staffing levels appropriate for proposed film or print productions. The City
assumes no liability arising or resulting from the determinations of respective minimum
staffing levels or the requirements for any production. Because no two production
requests are the same, requirements may vary for each production. The following is a
general list of frequently required services. The Film & Print Office reserves the right to
require additional City Services and/or monetary deposits not listed below.
A. Use of Ocean Rescue Headquarters and Lifeguard Stands
Approval of the Captain of Ocean Rescue is required. Ocean Rescue Headquarters
must notify the Office of Film & Print of their approval prior to the issuance of permit.
Water activities and/or stunts will require the presence of off-duty Miami Beach Ocean
Rescue lifeguard(s).
B. Use of the Convention Center/ City Theaters and rental venues
Film permit applicants must contact the management of these facilities in order to obtain
approval and/or pay any applicable fees for the use of these facilities prior to a Film &
Print permit being issued. Parking arrangements must also be made with the
management of these facilities and the Parking Department for the use of non-metered
parking for these public venues.
C. Golf Courses
All permit applicants must contact the management of these facilities to obtain approval
and/or pay any applicable fees for the use of these facilities prior to any permits being
issued. Golf Courses are not included as part of the "City-Wide" permit.
D. Authorized Vehicle Access Passes
Vehicle Access Policy — Vehicles on the beach, in parks or other authorized areas
require prior written authorization and should only be considered when
absolutely necessary and may only be used for production elements and not
private vehicles for the purposes of loading-in and out of equipment for the
production, and must be removed from such areas immediately thereafter. A
Vehicle Access Permit fee of $150 is assessed per pass. A Vehicle Access
Permit will be issued by the Film & Print Office once payment is made and
coordination is met. Vehicle Access Passes must be displayed on the windshield
of every vehicle on the beach or in such approved authorized areas. For any
beach access, all such vehicles must be escorted on and off the beach by either
City of Miami Beach Police or Ocean Rescue. All other authorized access uses
(i.e. in City parks) may require escort by City of Miami Beach Police, Ocean
Rescue or other designated City employee(s). All vehicles will be restricted to the
location(s) listed on the permit.
All operating vehicles on the beach, park or other authorized use area shall follow the
procedures listed herein:
1. Due care and caution will be utilized at all times while driving any vehicle
on the beach, park or other authorized use area.
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2. All vehicles on the beach, park or other authorized use area shall enter
and depart the area at the nearest authorized access point to the call.
3. Prior to entering the beach, park or other authorized use area, vehicle
headlights and overhead flashing lights (if equipped) or flashers will be
turned on.
4. Drivers must turn off radios and shall roll down both the passenger and
driver's side front windows of their vehicle while operating a vehicle on the
beach, park or other authorized use area.
5. Maximum speed allowed on the beach, park or other authorized use area
is 5 MPH.
6. Vehicles, SUVs, and trucks are prohibited from driving on the soft sand
where hard pack sand exists.
7. Vehicles, SUVs, and trucks shall stay west of the garbage cans on the
hard pack sand at all times.
8. Do not drive over hills or berms (dunes) or near objects that may obstruct
your view.
9. If you stop and exit your vehicle, walk completely around the vehicle prior
to reentering your vehicle and moving it.
10.Traffic cones (orange, 18" high) must be placed at the front and rear of
vehicles when parked on the beach, park or other authorized use area.
11.Use of a cellular phone or walkie talkies while the vehicle is in motion is
prohibited.
12.Personal vehicles are prohibited on the beach, park or other authorized
use area at anytime.
These procedures are to be complied with at all times by anyone operating a
vehicle on the beach, park or other authorized use area. Failure to comply with
these procedures may result in immediate revocation of the vehicle access pass
and the film and print permit and termination of the production.
E. Helicopter landings and/or Helicopter or UAS (Drone) aerial filming under 1000
feet
• The City of Miami Beach exerts authority for all aerial filming that occurs from
ground level to 1000 feet above ground. The aerial filming authority shall
encapsulate all the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Miami Beach, including
waterways, bridges, beaches and any other area that is within the boundaries of
the City.
• A letter of authorization from the City Manager is required for any helicopter
landings on Miami Beach prior to the issuance of the Film & Print permit. A
complete request package should and must be obtained no later than four
working days prior to the production date.
• As part of a piloted helicopter/ low-flight request for aerial filming over the City of
Miami Beach and below 1000 feet, a production must apply for "Miami Beach
Aerials" on the Film & Print permit application and submit the following: proof of
insurance from the company/helicopter owner, proof of pilot's license and
certification for requested activities in addition to authorization (low fly waiver)
from FAA authorities.
• As part of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) request for aerial filming over the
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City of Miami Beach (in which filming occurs below 1000 feet utilizing a UAS
weighing 55 lbs or less), the Production must follow all requirements of the FAA's
UAS Rule (currently Part 107, but may be further amended by the FAA) and must
obtain a "Miami Beach Aerials" Film & Print permit, which details the proposed
date, time, location and flight pattern. The Production must submit the following:
o Proof of insurance from the operating company/ UAS owner;
o Proof of pilot's license or airman certification with a small UAS rating or
remote pilot certificate (per FAA requirements) for pilot or pilot supervisor
to be on site; and
o FAA approved UAS registration (14 CFR part 47 or part 48) and FAA
approved documentation detailing the weight and condition for safe
operation of the aircraft to be used for requested activities.
Requests for "Miami Beach Aerials" Film & Print permits utilizing a UAS must be
subject to the following FAA restrictions:
• UAS flight operation must take place only during daylight hours, defined
as from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes prior to sunset;
• UAS flight operation must remain lower than 400 feet above ground level;
• UAS flight speed must remain lower than 87 knots (100 mph);
• UAS operator must maintain unaided (except by corrective lenses) visual
line of site with the aircraft at all times; and
• UAS operation is prohibited over general public at all times and must be
only within an area contained and populated solely by the production's
cast and crew, with production fully indemnifying the City of Miami Beach
for such use.
UAS requests are not part of"Citywide" Film & Print permits and may be required
to obtain off-duty Miami Beach Police and/ or Fire staffing. Absent further
amendment by the FAA to the UAS Rule, a deviation from these restrictions,
must be obtained through the issuance of a Certificate of Waiver from the FAA,
which must be submitted to the City of Miami Beach with the Film & Print permit
application.
F. Street/ Lane Closures
A street or lane closure permit, including a Right of Way permit, is required prior to the
issuance of the Film & Print permit. A street or lane closure permit is obtained from the
Police Off-Duty Office and requires the signature of Offices of the Chief of Police,
Director of Public Works and the City Manager. The use of Off-Duty police is necessary.
A street or lane closure permit request should be made no less than seven working
days prior to the production date and must include a Management of Traffic (MOT) plan
from a Florida Department of Traffic (FDOT) licensed traffic management company. In
I addition, signed letter of no objection must be obtained from a minimum of 75% 100%
of the directly affected properties within the closure, and/or business/residential
associations in the area, if applicable. Based on the location, the Office of Film & Print
will identify which entities are to be notified. All meters within the closure must be
reserved through the Miami Beach Parking Department by the Production.
G. Signage
Signage to direct cast/crew or any other production elements is permitted only by
specific Film & Print permitted use and must be removed immediately upon completion
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of permitted activity. An invoice for costs incurred by the City for any removal of left
signage will be forwarded to the permittee and must be satisfied before issuance of any
further permits.
H. Traffic Control/ Driving Shots
All productions that require any amount of traffic control must obtain prior approval from
the Office of Film & Print. Traffic control for vehicles and/ or pedestrians requires
specific information to be relayed to the Film & Print Office prior to approval. All traffic
interruption will be directly coordinated on-site by the off-duty officer in accordance with
the permit.
Productions in need of driving shots must apply for a "Miami Beach Driving Shots"
location request on the Film & Print permit application. Driving Shots that require a
process rig, car to car that impedes the flow of traffic, car mounts or any traffic control
require off-duty police escort. Each road has specific restrictions and may require
additional permits in accordance with county or state law. Any driving shots on Ocean
Drive may require notice and/or letter of no objection by the Ocean Drive Association as
determined by the Office of Film & Print.
I. Parking
Most productions require some level of parking arrangements. When an applicant
requires on-street meter rentals or parking spaces in City parking lots/garages,
arrangements must be made with the City Parking Department, in conjunction with the
Office of Film & Print. Due to the high demand for parking spaces in the City of Miami
Beach, the Parking Department will only rent parking meters for vehicles essential to
production and/or to clear parking spaces for the production (no visible vehicles in the
shot). All production vehicles must park in legally designated parking spaces and/or lots.
Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas (e.g., handicapped spaces, loading zones, fire
lanes, alleyways, lanes of traffic, unlicensed lots, residential zones, etc.) without official
authorization will be fined and/or removed. Production vehicles are prohibited from
parking on Ocean Drive.
Requosts forUsage of parking meter rentals that have a direct impact on a business or
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provide notification forms detailing this parking impact to the affected business/property
owner/ manager prior to the meter rental bcing approvedno less than 48 hours before
rental of the meter commences.ln addition, and a list of notified properties should be
provided to the Film & Print Office no less than 48 hours prior to commencement of
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permit being issued. This determination is made on a case by case basis.
Requests for production vehicle parking should be received by the Parking Department
no later than 48 hours prior to the production date and prior to 3:00 p.m. weekdays.
Enforcement of reserved meters requires 24 hours notification.
J. Parks / Recreational Facilities
The Parks Department and/or Park Supervisor must be contacted when the applicant
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requests the rental or reserved use of a park facility (amphitheaters,
basketball/handball/tennis courts, baseball/football/soccer fields, pools, etc.). Approval
and/or payment of all applicable rental fees must be made prior to the issuance of the
Film & Print permit_
K. Production Deposits
For some productions, a refundable deposit will be required for filming on public
property in an amount to be determined by the Office of Film & Print, but no less than
$1000 and commensurate with the potential costs of City Services needed to maintain
and/ or rectify the permitted use, to cover fines in the event violations are issued, or for
any other use permitted by law. Any balance remaining shall be returned to the
applicant. If restoration and/ or cleaning costs exceed the deposit, the permittee shall
reimburse the City for the deficiency, and failing to remit such deficiency shall result in
the permittee not receiving any future permits until the deficiency is satisfied. This
deposit is primarily for those productions that will be in one location for a longer than
usual time period, and with elements of the production left at the site over several days.
M. Off-Duty Fire / Fire Rescue
The Special Events Fire Coordinator must be contacted when the applicant requests the
use of fire, pyrotechnics, or will be performing stunts/activities (crashes, jumps, falls)
that are considered life threatening or dangerous, or when a production needs to
temporarily disable fire prevention devices in any facility. In such instances, the
presence of off-duty Miami Beach Fire personnel is required.
N. Off-Duty Police
Off-duty police are required on any film production if the total number of people in the
production is over twelve, or any production in which the proposed activity is deemed by
the Film & Print Office or the Miami Beach Police Department to present a potential
hazard or inconvenience to the general public. Off-duty police officers are required for
all Authorized Access uses, street and lane reductions or closures or any activity that
could be mistaken as a public danger, inclusive of stunt work, fighting, use of weaponry
or bearing a likeness to a police officer, or involving any of the foregoing.
The Police Off-Duty Coordinator determines the minimum number of off-duty police
personnel that will be required and is responsible for the collection of all related fees.
Requests for off-duty police personnel should be received two business days prior to
the production date to ensure the request can be filled.
1. Off-duty officers will be required for most residential neighborhood filming as
discussed in the Residential Neighborhood Filming section of these regulations.
Low Impact Residential Productions, as defined herein may be exempt from
obtaining an off-duty officer.
2. Off-duty police's first priority will be to address public safety related activities, as
well as providing security needs as they relate to the production.
3. Off-duty officers working on a production are empowered to ensure execution of
the pre-approved site plan, traffic plan and/or film permit. Officers may determine
on-site modifications to the permit when public safety is an issue. Any other
changes made to the issued permit on-site should be done in cooperation with
officer(s) on-site and the Film & Print Office.
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4. Permittees are encouraged to disclose foreseeable labor/management disputes
and other controversial issues as relative to their project as it may affect the
City's ability to provide police services.
5. Requests for off duty police must be received by the Off Duty Office a minimum
of two business days prior to the date of requested service. The Off Duty Office
may grant exceptions, based on their discretion.
6. Any approved off duty requested that is cancelled by the Production must provide
the Off Duty Office with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notice of the
cancellation. Failure to provide twenty-four (24) hour notice will result in the
Production being responsible for the four (4) hour minimum for each off-duty
officer scheduled plus the appropriate administrative charges.
O. SANITATION DEPARTMENT
The Office of Film & Print will contact the Sanitation Department when the relocation or
removal of dumpsters! trash receptacles are necessary and/or when the proposed
production activity interferes with regular trash collection. Please note that any
production that is found illegally dumping debris/trash will be fined. In addition, any
production leaving debris/trash behind at any production location will be billed for the
time, labor and equipment used by the Sanitation Department to clean-up the area.
VI. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD FILMING
Residential Productions in Miami Beach, whether single family home or multi-residential
condo or apartment, requires a Film & Print permit. All such production activity,
inclusive of filming, parking, set-dressing, load-in and load-out in residential areas of
Miami Beach requires a Film & Print permit or shall be cited as a code zoning violation
for the production company and/or homeowner. Detailed below are the standard
logistical requirements for Productions of all sizes desiring to obtain Film & Print permits
in residential locations. No two Productions are the same, and the Film & Print Office
may require Productions to meet additional requirements depending on the nature and
scope of a Production.
Productions that require completed notification and/ or signature forms are strongly
encouraged to begin notifying residents and/ or obtaining signatures at least one week
in advance. Completed signature forms should be provided to the Film & Print Office no
less than 48 hours prior to start of production activity.
English and Spanish language signature and notification forms are available on the Film
& Print Office's website (www.filmiamibeach.com) and are mandatory for use by
production companies. These forms must be used by all Productions, and shall be
reviewed and approved by the Film & Print Office before any distribution or signature
collection.
A. Homeowner Affidavit for use:
Any resident of the City of Miami Beach wishing to host permitted Production in a single
family home, condominium or apartment by a third party (e.g., production company,
location service company, etc.) must sign an owner affidavit, found on the City's
website, acknowledging they have read and understand the Film & Print Guidelines,
specifically as it pertains to residential Production; agrees to follow the City's Film &
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Print Guidelines and City Code; and also acknowledges the residence will not knowingly
be used for other commercial purposes, or for short term rentals as defined in the City
Code. Such affidavits may only be signed by the property owner or his/ her legally
authorized representative.
B. Types of Residential Production Uses:
1. Low Impact Residential Production use is defined as a small team (twelve people
or less in total)with minimal equipment (must be easily and quickly transported) to
film entirely within a Miami Beach single family or multi-residential property.
Equipment allowed includes camera, tripod, reflectors and battery operated lights.
No generators or grip equipment allowed. No production motorhomes or
commercial class vehicles allowed. No use of the street or swale for parking,
loading in or loading out.
2. Standard Residential Production use is defined as any production that requires
more than ten total people and/ or generators or grip equipment and/or
commercial class vehicles or motorhomes and/or wishes to use the street or
public areas for filming, parking or loading in and loading out.
C. Notification Forms/Requirements:
1. Notification to affected neighborhood(s) is required for residential Production
uses between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. weekends and holidays. *NOTE: Times denote from the start of
load-in to the end of load out for all production activity.
2. Mandatory notification to the affected neighborhood should occur no less than 48
hours prior to commencement of any residential Production use, or arrival of any
Production-related vehicles and/or personnel on site for Standard Residential
Film & Print Use and no less than 24 hours prior to commencement of any
residential Production use or arrival of any Production-related vehicles and/or
personnel on site for Low Impact Residential Film & Print Use.
3. Notification forms must be distributed to all affected areas in a neighborhood.
For purposes of the regulations, the affected neighborhood shall be determined
by the Office of Film and Print. Notification must be provided to residents within a
minimum of 500 200 feet from any Production activity including equipment
parking for Standard Residential Film and Print Use. Notification must be
provided to all abutting residents for Low Impact Residential Film and Print Use.
Some locations may require additional areas of notice.
4. For Production activity within a multi-dwelling unit, signature letters of no
objection must be provided from the property owner, manager or condo
association board of directors and/ or notification must be distributed to all
individual unit owners/tenants who are affected, as well as any affected
surrounding properties.
5. In certain instances, a Production may be required to obtain signatures from the
impacted area during normal Production hours (see the Signature Forms section
of these guidelines).
6. Applicants are required to provide notice by all reasonable means available,
including, but not limited, to by cellular phone, other telephonic means, e-mail,
fax, hand-delivery, mail and any other traceable delivery service (e.g. FedEx,
UPS, courier service or certified mail).
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7. Applicant is required to provide documentation of all notices.
D. Signature Letters of No Objection /Requirements:
The Film and Print Office retains jurisdiction and discretion to issue or deny permits
based on the applicable law and regulations. As a courtesy to abutting and affected
homeowners, their impact in the decision-making process is based on signature
forms described herein.
1. Signature letters of no objection from affected neighborhood residents will be
required for residential Production activity between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. weekends. *NOTE: Times
denote load-in and `tail-lights out' for Production activity.
2. Any residential property that wishes to host in excess of five (5) consecutive days
of Production activity within a 30 day period must provide the City with letters of
no objection from abutting properties. Some locations may require additional
areas of notice.
3. Any residential property that wishes to host in excess of ten (10) total days of
Production activity within a 30 day period must provide the City letters of no
objection. For Standard Residential Film & Print Uses, letters of no objection
must be provided to residents within 500 200 feet from any Production activity
and/or equipment parking. For Low Impact Residential Film & Print Uses, letters
of no objection must be provided to all abutting properties (any property that
shares a property line with the house(s) used for Production activity). Some
locations may require additional areas of notice.
4. For residential Production requests in excess of ten (10) total days of Production
activity within a 30 day period, or for extended hours between 10:00 p.m. and
1:00 a.m., signature letters of no objection from 60% of affected neighborhood
residents must be obtained by production, as well as signature letters of no
objection from the abutting properties.
5. For residential production requests for extended hours between 1:00 a.m. and
7:00 a.m., signature letters of no objection forms from 75% of affected
neighborhood residents must be obtained by production, as well as signature
letters of no objection from the abutting properties.
6. Signature letters of no objection for residential Production during normal hours
also will be required in the case of exceptional Production activities (e.g., gunfire,
bullet hits, fire effects, explosions, car crashes, aerial filming, etc.), or high-impact
Productions (e.g., large numbers of crew/talent and/or production
vehicles/equipment present) as determined by the Film & Print Office based on
an assessment of impact to surrounding neighborhood, and/or any situation in
which the activities may present a public safety concern.
7. Any residential location that wishes to host in excess of sixty (60) days of
production within any 12 month period will require review by an Internal Review
Board assembled by the City Manager or his/ her designee to review the request
and set conditions for approval. Requests for review must obtain the 90%
signature letters of no objection within 540-200 feet of the property hosting
Production activity, as well as signature letters of no objection from the abutting
properties before coming before the Internal Review Board.
8. In any instance where a residential location wishes to host in excess of ten (10)
consecutive production days, regardless of type of activity, the production must
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obtain the 90% signature letters of no objection within 500 200 feet of the
property hosting Production activity, as well as signature letters of no objection
from the abutting properties before coming before the Internal Review Board.
9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, with regard to any property which is
located, in whole or in part, within 500 feet of a hospital that is open for business,
there shall be no more than five (5) days of Production activity at that property in
any thirty (30) day period. For purposes of the above, the distance shall be the
shortest distance between the property lot line and the hospital lot line, as
measured by a straight line. A property shall be deemed to be inside the radius if
any portion of its lot line is within 500 feet of any portion of a hospital lot line.
10.Signature letters of no objection must be submitted to the Film & Print Office
before a permit may be issued, which includes the resident's signature, printed
name and address.
11.For Production activity within a single-dwelling home, where multi-dwelling units
are affected, signature letters of no objection will be accepted from the property
owner, manager, condo association board of directors or individual unit
owners/tenants. Signature letters of no objection from individuals in multi-
dwellings units must meet the same minimum percentages as outlined above.
12.For Production activity within a multi-dwelling unit, signature letters of no
objection must be obtained from all affected individual unit owners/tenants, as
well as any affected surrounding properties. Signature letters of no objection from
individuals in multi- dwellings units must meet the same minimum percentages
as outlined above.
13.A map created by the production company should be included with the original
signature letters of no objection upon delivery to the Film & Print Office. This
map should clearly identify pertinent streets by name & block (i.e. 700 block)
indicate all addresses requiring signatures, and clearly show a site plan for
production including all essential equipment parking and any catering plans.
14.At those addresses at which signature letters of no objection are required, the
map submitted to the Film & Print Office should indicate: non-objections,
objections, properties with no response and vacancies by address. In the
instance of a failure to obtain a signature letter of no objection at any given
address, applicant must document to the Film & Print Office as to the number of
attempts at making contact and provide documented attempts using recognized
carriers (certified mail, etc).
15.Note: Production must inform all affected properties of any schedule changes
made after distribution of original notification/signature letters of no objection.
At all times the Film & Print Office reserves the right to require the need for signature
letters of no objection as a condition of the permit.
In recognition that any Production has the most impact on adjacent properties, the Film
& Print office will require a signature letters of no objection from those abutting
properties (any property that shares a property line with the house(s) used for
Production activity, including parking, etc.) when a Production qualifies as a 'signature'
level Production. If one of the abutting property owners/tenants objects to the
requested use, the production may file an appeal requesting that the Film & Print Office
activate the City's Internal Review Board to review the Production's request. The
Internal Review Board will have the authority, based on the guidelines specified in
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Section C herein, to approve the Production's request after considering all
circumstances including the opinion of the abutting property owner. If all abutting
property owners/tenants object to the requested use, the Production does NOT have
the ability to appeal.
1. Signed letters of no objection of the abutting property owners must be obtained
no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the film or print activity is
scheduled to occur.
2. Signed letters of no objection of an abutting property owner shall not be required
if the Applicant has provided notice to the property owner and the owner has
failed to respond to the notice for a period of at least twenty-four (24) hours from
the date and time that notice was provided.
3. Applicants are required to obtain signature letters of no objection from all affected
properties, including abutting properties, by all legal and reasonable means
available, including but not limited to by cellular phone, other telephonic means,
e-mail, fax, hand-delivery, mail and any other traceable delivery service (e.g.
FedEx, UPS, courier service or certified mail). Federal law does not permit
distribution in mailboxes.
4. Applicant is required to provide documentation of all notices.
E. Internal Review Board
For the purposes described above, an Internal Review Board composed of
representatives from the following City of Miami Beach departments will be convened;
Police Department, Code Compliance, City Manager's Office, Office of Film & Print, and
the Parking Department. Other City Departments will be brought into the Internal
Review process as determined based on the scope & impact of a particular project
(Parks and Recreation, Beach Patrol, Fire Department, Building Department etc.). A
Board Member from the Production Industry Council and a member of the subject
area's City-recognized neighborhood or homeowner's association will also be included
on the Internal Review Board. If the area does not have a City-recognized
neighborhood or homeowner's association, a member of the Planning Board may serve
on the Internal Review Board.
When the activation of an Internal Review Board is required, the Office of Film & Print
shall organize the meeting. Recognizing the often-short timeline productions must work
within, all efforts will be made to ensure the process is completed quickly and with full
representation of all parties involved.
If the Internal Review Board is activated because an abutting property owner has
declined to sign a letter of no objection, the Internal Review Board must consider the
following criteria before determining whether or not to approve the production's request:
1. History of Code violations at the property;
2. Past history of the production company and/ or applicant;
3. Frequency of Film & Print Productions at the property;
4. Duration of the subject Production;
5. Infrastructure and quality of life impacts (e.g. traffic interruptions);
6. Other impacts to adjacent property owners, including exceptional filming activities
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(e.g., gunfire, bullet hits, fire effects, explosions, car crashes, aerial filming,
etc.);and
7. Economic Impact to the City (long-term, short-term, and indirect effects on
profit/costs to local economic industries, including but not limited to hotels,
restaurants, entertainment establishments, retail, and the City).
Please Note
1. The Office of Film & Print may determine that some locations require additional
areas of notification.
2. Production may elect to attach an additional letter with further information relating
to the shoot at their discretion.
3. If a Production is unable to use their permitted Production day due to rain or
inclement weather, the Production may request one additional day for each day
lost if properly communicated to the Office of Film & Print in a timely manner.
Such requests must re-notify the prescribed area immediately, but are not
required to obtain signature letters of no objection, if already obtained.
G. Residential Parking
1. Production vehicles arriving on location in or near a residential neighborhood shall
not enter the area before the time stipulated in the permit, and notification/signature
forms, and must park in approved areas one by one, turning off engines as soon as
possible.
2. Residential Productions may only arrange for immediate location parking of essential
production equipment. The parking of private cast/crew vehicles on public streets is
prohibited unless lane or road closure permits are obtained. Use of City-owned
swale (area abutting the street) is prohibited. In most instances, arrangements
should be made by the Production company to legally park cast/crew vehicles on
private property, legally available spaces or shuttle personnel to set.
3. All Production vehicles on location must have a copy of the approved Film and Print
permit or window placard on dashboard identifying the production company and/or
project name.
Several areas in Miami Beach are restricted to Residential Permit parking only,
Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m., and 24 hours Saturday and
Sunday. Productions in these areas must make arrangements with the Police
and Parking Departments to demarcate and secure the necessary sites.
H. CODE OF CONDUCT
The City of Miami Beach Code of Conduct for Film & Print Productions must be
distributed with all notification or signature letters of no objection, and crew should also
be copied and made aware of the Code of Conduct.
VII. MORATORIA
The City Manager or his designee has sole discretion to place a temporary moratorium
on locations and neighborhoods that have experienced `burn-out' as a result of previous
high volume or large impact filming.
VIII. ENFORCEMENT
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1. Permits shall be maintained at the site on which the photography or filming
occurs. Permits shall be presented on the request of any police officer or code
compliance officer or employee of the Office of Film & Print. A violation of these
Film and Print Guidelines shall be considered a violation of the City Code,
enforceable as provided herein. Persons engaged in a Film & Print Production
without a permit, or otherwise in violation of the guidelines herein, shall be
subject to enforcement by City police or Code Compliance officers, through the
issuance of immediate cease and desist orders, the violation of which may
subject the offender to the following immediate fines and/or partial or full default
of security deposit:
A. For the first offense within a 12 month period a fine of $500;
B. For the second offense within a 12 month period a fine of $1,500;
and
C. For the third offense within a 12 month period and subsequent
offenses a fine of$3,000.
2. Enforcement may include arrest for violation of Section 12-5 of the City Code,
and/or enforcement as provided for in section 1-14 of this Code, and/or notices of
violation referred to Special Masters, who have authority to issue fines or enforce
compliance, as provided for in Chapter 30 of the City Code. Police or Code
Compliance officers will coordinate enforcement with the Department of Tourism
and Cultural Development. As an alternate and supplemental remedy, the City
may enforce these Guidelines by injunctive relief in any court of competent
jurisdiction and, in such circumstances the City shall be entitled to recover its
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
3. Violations of a Film & Print Permit
An issued Film & Print Permit will have terms and conditions intended to be
followed by the Production, unless specific arrangements are made only by the
City Manager or his/her designee, in writing, after the event permit is
issued. Should such conditions and/or arrangements be violated by the
Production, his or her vendors or participants, whether witnessed by City
personnel or established by photographic or other evidence or testimony
afterwards, the Production would be in violation of the Film & Print permit and be
subject to enforcement proceedings as provided by City Code and/or these
guidelines.
With the exception of violations for which no correction is possible (e.g. noise
violation, production without a required permit, etc.), if the violation is observed
by City staff during the active production, the Film & Print producer/permittee will
be given a time-certain opportunity (30 minutes or other time period as specified
by the City Manager or designee) to correct the violation. Notwithstanding, the
City retains discretion to proceed directly to the issuance of a notice of violation if
the violation is egregious and/or violates conditions expressly provided for in the
permit, or if a prior verbal warning for a violation of the Film & Print Permit has
already been provided. Multiple violations shall be treated as one instance when
simultaneously observed. Examples of Film & Print permit violations may
include, but are not limited to the following, unless specified by the special event
permit: violation of the noise ordinance; unauthorized use of public space; use of
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unapproved and/ or unpermitted structures, generators or production elements
with respect to Florida Building Code; improper utilization of the Vehicle Access
Pass policy; violation of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),
Miami-Dade Environmental Resource Management (DERM) or Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) conditions; unauthorized use of branding,
promotional activities or sampling; damaging public property without prior
approval; or inability to effect proper sanitation plan. Any film or print activity that
takes place without a Film & Print permit cannot by its nature be corrected and
must be cited and shut down immediately.
The City may issue a verbal warning for first time violations in lieu of a first
offense fine.
Such fines are in addition to and separate from any violations issued by the City
for noncompliance with other sections of the City Code. Imposition of fines shall
be subject to appeal to the Special Master. The City reserves its rights to pursue
alternate enforcement proceedings and penalties as provided for and allowed by
law.
4. The following penalties shall be imposed in addition to any fines for violations
specified above or of Section 12-5 of the City Code:
A. If the offense is the fourth offense within the preceding 12 month period of
time, in addition to the fine, the property and/or Film & Print Production will be
restricted from receiving a Film & Print permit for a three (3) month period of
time.
B. If the offense is the fifth offense within six (6) months following the fourth
offense, in addition to any fine, the property and/or Film & Print producer or
and/or permittee will be restricted from receiving a Film & Print permit for an
additional six (6) months period of time. Furthermore, the property and/or the
Film & Print Production shall be considered to be a habitual offender.
C. Notwithstanding the above, for repeat and/or habitual offenders, the City
Manager may decline to issue future Film & Print permits to such person or
entity for one year, or such other period as the City Manager deems
appropriate.
Each violation shall constitute a separate offense for which a separate fine
shall be imposed.
5. An offense shall be deemed to have occurred on the date the violation
occurred. Restrictions imposed pursuant to this section shall be imposed by
City Administration after finding an offense warranting suspension or
restriction has occurred.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Cast/crew may not trespass onto other neighbor's or merchant's property. All
personnel should remain within the boundaries of the property that has been
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permitted for filming.
2. Residents should never be prevented from accessing their street, driveway or
home as a result of film production except for brief periods when scenes are
being shot.
3. Production shall make every effort to maintain minimal noise levels at all times.
In the performance of the filming activity, vehicle engines and generators shall be
turned off as soon as possible, crew shall refrain from unnecessary shouting and
production radio volumes shall be conducive to effecting communication without
being obtrusive to the surrounding neighborhood. If complaints of excessive
noise levels occur, a representative of the production company shall attempt to
identify, correct and/or modify the noise source.
4. Removing, trimming and/or cutting of vegetation or trees are prohibited unless
approved by the Film & Print Office and coordinated with City Parks Department.
In most instances, a County and or State DEP tree trimming or removal permit
will be required.
5. Productions may not impede normal residential services such as garbage
collection and street cleaning without securing prior City approval.
6. At no time may production disrupt regular mail service.
7. Arrangements for the removal of production-generated refuse are the sole
responsibility of the production.
8. When blockage of pedestrian right of way is anticipated, productions must submit
a site plan to the Office of Film & Print for approval.
9. ADA compliant crossovers must be used to safely cover all cables placed on
streets and sidewalks.
10.When filming occurs where pedestrians who are not associated with the
production will be present, proper wayfinding signage must be provided by the
production company and off-duty officers shall be stationed throughout the set in
order to direct pedestrians politely and safely through or around set.
11.Catering may only occur in pre-approved areas, and may not present any safety
hazard or public nuisance.
12.All smoking refuse must be properly disposed of in marked 'butt-cans' or other
specifically designated receptacles.
13.Cast/crew may not bring pets to location, unless part of the production, and noted
by the Film & Print Office on the permit.
14.Signs utilized for the direction of cast/crew must be identified by location in
advance and removed immediately upon completion of permitted use. Signs that
are not removed promptly after production may be subject to a fine.
X. REVISIONS
The Mayor and City Commission may adopt by resolution Film and Print regulations and the
City Manager or the Manager's designee will administer the regulations as they pertain to film
and print productions working within the city. The Manager may authorize amendments to the
regulations proposed by the administration, and shall present such amendments to the City
Commission for approval, by resolution.
Xl. COMMUNITY
Miami Beach is proud of its community's spirit of giving and cooperation. We invite
production companies who film in Miami Beach to contribute leftover food and
expendables to local non-profit groups needing assistance. We appreciate any efforts
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you make to assist our community in better understanding the production process. The
Film & Print Office will assist in facilitating appointments for members of your cast or
crew to talk to students in local schools and meet with members of our community.
The City of Miami Beach is undergoing an extensive effort to improve quality of life in
our residential neighborhoods. Productions are encouraged to consider assisting in
these neighborhood initiatives. If a production is capable of making lasting contributions
to the community, the City would be happy to help facilitate these efforts.
XII. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
A. Miami-Dade County Beach Maintenance
Miami-Dade County Beach Maintenance must be contacted when the applicant
requires the beach to be raked and cleaned prior to the regular scheduled
maintenance or when the applicant's presence on the beach may interfere with the
regular scheduled maintenance. (Beach Maintenance: 305/868-7075)
B. Florida Department of Transportation
Contacted when the applicant will be filming on State roadways (MacArthur
Causeway, Arthur Godfrey Road, Julia Tuttle Causeway, Alton Road, Fifth Street,
Collins Avenue north of 5th Street, Indian Creek Drive) that are within the City's
boundaries but are under the jurisdiction of the State. If the applicant will be
interfering with the normal flow of vehicular traffic on these roadways, a State permit
must be obtained in addition to the City's permit and the use of City of Miami Beach
Police Off-Duty personnel is mandatory. (FDOT: 305/470-5368)
C. Miami--Dade County Turtle Program
It is turtle nesting season each year April through October and activities on the
beach may be subject to additional conditions. (For more information, please
contact r' A •- • _ _ _ e - :-__• - Teal Kawana, 305/947-3525310-3046).
XIII.ASSOCIATIONS& PROPERTY OWNERS
A. Mercantile Associations
Contacted when the applicant requires the use of any portion of a city block in such
a manner that may interfere with daily business operations and/or
pedestrian/vehicular rights-of-way.
B. Individual/Commercial Property Owners
Contacted when the applicant requests the use of public property (e.g., sidewalk,
curb, loading zone, parking meter, alleyway, park area, median, roadway, etc.)
directly in front, behind, across or next to a specific parcel of non-public property
and/or when the individual/commercial property will appear in the production. When
an individual/commercial property will appear prominently in any production, written
approval from the property may be required before a permit is issued.
Confirmation from these departments, associations and property owners must be
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obtained by the applicant. All confirmations and/or additionally required permits will
be verified by the Film & Print Office prior to the issuance of any permit.
XIV. SUMMARY
Because no two requests are the same, due to the creative nature of the entertainment
industry, it may be necessary to impose additional requirements. The best guideline is
courtesy to the Miami Beach community. Proper planning and notification is the key to
any successful production. No matter the size of the production, all parties are
encouraged to contact the Film & Print Office as soon as they know about any projects
scheduled in the City of Miami Beach.
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PRODUCTION INCENTIVES PROGRAM
The Film & Print Office of Miami Beach offers the following incentives to productions
shooting in Miami Beach. To take advantage of this program productions can contact
us by phone: 305/673-7070, by email: film aamiamibeachfl.gov, or visit the website at
www.filmiamibeach.com. We encourage any production wishing to take advantage of
these incentives to contact to the City's Film & Print Office as far ahead of the
production date as possible.
FILM,VIDEO AND PHOTO PRODUCTION INCENTIVE
This program is available to all permitted productions:
• A free permit option is available to all users.
• One free vehicle beach access pass per day
(an off-duty Miami Beach police officer is required to be on site with any
production brining vehicles on to the beach)
• Waiver of all administrative fees related to the hiring of police off-duty officers for
film, video and photo productions.
Beach Vehicle Access Passes
• During the months of June through October, vehicle access passes
(above and beyond the one free each day) shall be reduced by 50% to
$75.00 (per vehicle/per day).
• Productions which demonstrate no less than 100provide the Film Office
verification of Miami Beach hotel room nights (via manifest or letter from
property) may receive ten vehicle access passes for free with any
additional passes issued at the reduced rate of$75, per the following
requirements:
• Five (5) free passes for no less than 50 Miami Beach hotel room
nights.
• Ten (10) free passes for no less than 100 Miami Beach hotel room
nights.
• Twenty 20) free passes for no less than 200 Miami Beach hotel
room nights.
Discounted Production Crew Parking at Municipal Lots and Garages
Crew parking for permitted productions at all municipal parking lots and qaraqes where/
when capacity permits at a reduced daily rate of$10 per vehicle entry, representing a
50% discount on the average daily rate of$20 per vehicle.
Scouting Permits
Temporary scouting permits are available on a per project basis at the direction of the
Film & Print Division. The permit will allow cars to park at legal metered parking at no
cost and within all residential zones. It also allows a maximum of 20 minute parking in
(marked) loading zones. Scouting permits are limited in time (typically not for more than
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one day), and are $25 per day.
Production Company Mobile Unit (PCRV) Permit
A PCRV pass allows production units (RVs) to park in metered spaces without
advanced reservation or "feeding" the meters/ paying the master meter while
t-hereparked during a permitted production. This pass applies to legal parking spaces
and designated taxi/ ride share spaces only, and does not apply to Residential Parking
Zones. The PCRV pass is available for $50 per month/per vehicle and must be
prominently displayed in the front windshield of the vehicle, along with a copy of the
active permit for which it is being employed, for inspection. Failure to display the PCRV
and the active permit may result in Parking and Film Permit violation.
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