Resolution 2024-33196 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33196
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE FILM AND PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES IN ORDER TO
INCORPORATE OPERATIONAL CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has historically been a desirable location for film and
print production and has been the backdrop of many iconic films and TV shows, including Miami
Vice, Burn Notice, Magic City, Bird Cage, the Bad Boys franchise, Iron Man 3, and the Academy
Award-winning Moonlight; and
WHEREAS,through the years, various incentive programs have attracted film productions
to other cities and states throughout the Country; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to attract productions back to Miami Beach, the City has
implemented initiatives and has previously revised the Film and Print Requirements and
Guidelines ("Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2017, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2017-29883, amending the Guidelines to support a more film-friendly landscape for the industry
on a local level and approving through the budget process, via Resolution No. 2017-30023, a
$100,000.00 cash incentive fund to be used to support local film and print productions,
considering the cash incentive moonlighting from the State funding stream; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2018, the Mayor and Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-
30211, accepting the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee and the
City's Production Industry Council, and approving the Film Incentive Guidelines and criteria with
respect to the award of film incentive grants for productions taking place within the City of Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2019-30785, accepting the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee,
made at its February 22, 2019 meeting, to accept the motion passed by the Production Industry
Council to adopt changes to the current Film Incentive Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2021-31704, accepting the recommendation of the Production Industry Council, and approving
the proposed amended Film Incentive Program Guidelines to maximize the Program's impact,
diversity qualifying productions, increase benefits to the local workforce, expand industry related
opportunities, provide COVID-19 support, and foster the development of homegrown talent; and
WHEREAS, continuing the Administration's goal of making Miami Beach more film-
friendly, the City's Tourism and Culture Department(TCD) has worked to amend the current Film
and Print Requirements and Guidelines to revise the language, making the requirements easier
to understand for production companies and including miscellaneous formatting and grammatical
corrections; and
WHEREAS, additionally, TCD led a multi-disciplinary review of the Guidelines with
departments affected by Film and Print, including Building, Code, Fire, Ocean Rescue, Parking,
Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, and Transportation, and the revised Film and Print
Guidelines include edits received from these City departments,with pertinent changes highlighted
below:
• Code Compliance
The Department added examples of Film & Print permit violations to include:
o Violation of the issued film and print permit conditions and use thereof; and
o Operating a special event under the guise of a Film and Print permit and
• Parks and Recreation
The Department added Tennis Centers as possible filming locations for site-specific film
permits; and.
•
• Police
The Department added the following language:
o In the case of Special Events that already have staffing and would like to add a
film/photography/drone etc. component to the event, the film component will be
independently reviewed and staffed by the off-duty film coordinator to ensure
compliance with policy and procedures; and
o Off-duty staffing requests.must include the load-in, production and load-out times
at all times; and
• Public Works
The Department amended the deadline to apply for a street or lane closure permit no less
than 2 weeks prior to the production date. This is in line with current practice, as it allows
for proper review; and
The following language was added based on recommendations from the Public Works
ADA Manager:
o Site plans must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works ADA manager
when cables are placed on public right of ways;
o ADA compliant crossovers with ramp edges must be used to safely cover all cables
placed on streets and sidewalks, and other pedestrian access ways; and
o When filming occurs where pedestrians who are not associated with the production
will be present, proper wayfinding signage and barriers to cordon the space must
be provided by the production company and off-duty officers shall be stationed
throughout; and
As part of the Temporary Structure Sanitation Plan, the following to be included:
o The production shall be responsible for removing all litter and shall be responsible
for removing all refuse and waste generated by their operation. All litter, refuse,
and waste shall be removed from City property for proper disposal at their
expense. The City shall charge for the costs of special clean up necessary should
the applicant fail to reasonably perform;
o Any security deposit collected will be retained to cover repair costs for damages to
various public property amenities such as municipal buildings, bridges,
monuments, ornamental water fountains, swimming pools, beach walks, parks,
lifeguard stands, parking lots, and parking garages. If a permit is issued for
activities on public property and damage occurs, the Facilities Management
Department will assist with quantifying the damage. They will then oversee the
scheduling and management of necessary repair work through vendors approved
by the City; and
o Production applying for a film and print permit to shoot on the beach will undergo
a review to determine if sand sifting services are necessary both before and after
the equipment load-out. They are required to provide proof of sand sifting
confirmation to the Film Office at least five (5) days before the scheduled shoot.
This is to ensure that the beach area is maintained in a clean and presentable
condition before and after filming activities take place; and
• Tourism and Cultural Development
The Department added the following language:
o Drone shows applications must be submitted for review at least 45 days prior to
the show;
o Large-scale productions may be required to provide a security deposit of at least
$5,000.00, which will be refunded following the after-action review;
o Vehicle Beach Access passes are limited to a maximum of 10 per production.
Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the
production's footprint and City resource needs;
o Additional Film permit categories added: Extended City Wide, Site Specific, and
Drone shows; and
o FDOT/street/lane closure timelines have been revised to a minimum of two (2)
weeks for City of Miami Beach requests and three(3)weeks if approval is required
from outside agencies prior to the production start date and
Clarification for Residential shoots (Low impact& Standard)
o Production requests for residential properties within Homeowners Associations
(HOAs) must receive prior approval from the HOA before obtaining the necessary
Signature Survey Forms;
o For residential properties hosting between one (1) and ten (10) consecutive days
of production activity within a 30-day period, the production must obtain signature
approval from abutting properties and may require notification of additional areas;
and
o In cases where a residential location intends to host more than ten (10)
consecutive production days, regardless of the type of activity, the production must
obtain 90% signature approval from properties within 200 feet of the main Picture
House and any Support House(s) used during the duration. Additionally, signature
approval from abutting properties is required before presenting to the Internal
Review Board; and
WHEREAS,the amendments to the Guidelines were presented to the Production Industry
Council (PIC) for their review at their June 27, 2024 meeting, and at the meeting, PIC members
made a motion (LTC 267-2024)to approve the foregoing amendments to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, additional amendments to the Guidelines were presented to the Production
Industry Council (PIC) for their review at their July. 11, 2024 meeting, and at the meeting, PIC
members made a motion to approve the amendments to the Guidelines as listed below:
As part of the Temporary Structure Sanitation Plan, the following should be included:
• The production shall be responsible for removing all litter and shall be responsible for
removing all refuse and waste generated by their operation. All litter, refuse, and waste
shall be removed from City property for,proper disposal at their expense. The City shall
charge for the costs of special clean up necessary should the applicant fail to reasonably
perform;
• The security deposit will be retained to cover repair costs for damages to various public
property amenities such as municipal buildings, bridges, monuments, ornamental water
fountains, swimming pools, beach walks, parks, lifeguard stands, parking lots, and parking
garages. If a permit is issued for activities on public property and damage occurs, the
Facilities Management Department will assist with quantifying the damage. They will then
oversee the scheduling and management of necessary repair work through vendors
approved by the City;and
• Production applying for a film and print permit to shoot on the beach will undergo a review
to determine if sand sifting services are necessary both before and after the equipment
load-out. They are required to provide proof of sand sifting confirmation to the Film Office
at least five (5) days before the scheduled shoot. This is to ensure that the beach area is
maintained in a clean and presentable condition before and after filming activities take
place; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager recommends approving the proposed amendments
to the Guidelines, included in the amended Guidelines attached to the City Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution.
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 proposed amendments to the Film and Print Requirements and
Guidelines in order to incorporate operational changes recommended by the Production Industry
Council and various City departments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this .y day of 1.61 , 2024.
ATTEST: •
Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim Executive Director
DATE: July 24, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
• FILM AND PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES IN ORDER TO
INCORPORATE OPERATIONAL CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission accept and approve the
proposed amendments to the Film and Print Requirements and Guidelines to update various city
department regulations.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach has historically been a desirable location for film and print production
and has been the backdrop of many iconic films and TV shows, including Miami Vice, Burn Notice,
Magic City, Bird Cage, the Bad Boys franchise, Iron Man 3, and the Academy Award-winning
Moonlight.
Through the years, various incentive programs have attracted film productions to other cities and
states throughout the Country. In an effort to attract productions back to Miami Beach, the City
has implemented initiatives and has previously revised the Film and Print Requirements and
Guidelines ("Guidelines").
At the April 26, 2017 Commission Meeting, the Mayor and Commission approved via Resolution
2017-29883 amending the Guidelines to support a more film-friendly landscape for the industry
on a local level. In addition, the Commission approved through the budget process a $100,000
cash incentive fund to be used to support local film and print productions, considering the cash
incentive moonlighting from the State funding stream.
At the March 7, 2018 Commission Meeting, the Mayor and City Commission accepted via
Resolution 2018-30211 the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
and the City's Production Industry Council, and approved the Film Incentive Guidelines and
criteria with respect to the award of film incentive grants for productions taking place within the
City of Miami Beach.
At the April 10, 2019 Commission Meeting, the Mayor and City Commission accepted via
Resolution 2019-30785 the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee,
made at its February 22, 2019 meeting, to accept the motion passed by the Production Industry
Council to adopt changes to the current Film Incentive Guidelines.
At the May 12, 2021 Commission Meeting, the Mayor and City Commission accepted via
Resolution 2021-31704 the recommendation of the Production Industry Council, and approved
the proposed amended Film Incentive Program Guidelines to maximize the Program's impact,
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diversity qualifying productions, increase benefits to the local workforce, expand industry related
opportunities, provide COVID-19 support, and foster the development of homegrown talent.
ANALYSIS
Continuing the Administration's goal of making Miami Beach more film-friendly, the Tourism and
Culture Department (TCD) has worked to amend the current Film and Print Requirements and
Guidelines, to address formatting and grammatical issues. The amendments include revised
language for requirements, making them easier to understand for production companies.
Additionally, TCD led a multi-disciplinary review of the Guidelines with departments affected by
Film and Print, including Building, Code, Fire, Ocean Rescue, Parking, Parks and Recreation,
Police, Transportation, and the revised Film and Print Guidelines include edits received from said
departments, with pertinent changes highlighted below.
Code Compliance
The Department added examples of Film & Print permit violations to include:
• Violation of the issued film and print permit conditions and use, operating a special event
under the guise of a Film and Print permit.
Parks and Recreation
The Department added Tennis Centers as possible filming locations for site-specific film permits.
Police
The Department added the following language:
• In the case of Special Events that, already have staffing and would like to add a
film/photography/drone etc. component to the event, the film component will be
independently reviewed and staffed by the off-duty film coordinator to ensure compliance
with policy and procedures.
• Off-duty staffing requests must include the load-in, production and load-out times at all
times.
Public Works
The Department amended the deadline to apply for a street or lane closure permit no less than 2
weeks prior to the production date. This is in line with current practice, as it allows for proper
review.
The following language was added based on recommendations from the Public Works ADA
Manager:
• Site plans must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works ADA manager when
cables are placed on public right of ways.
• ADA compliant crossovers with ramp edges must be used to safely cover all cables placed
on streets and sidewalks, and other pedestrian access ways.
• When filming occurs where pedestrians who are not associated with the production will be
present, proper wayfinding signage and barriers to cordon the space must be provided by
the production company and off-duty officers shall be stationed throughout.
As part of the Temporary Structure Sanitation Plan, the following to be included:
• The production shall be responsible for removing all litter and shall be responsible for
removing all refuse and waste generated by their operation. All litter, refuse, and waste
shall be removed from City property for proper disposal at their expense. The City shall
charge for the costs of special clean up necessary should the applicant fail to reasonably
perform.
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• Any security deposit collected will be retained to cover repair costs for damages to
various public property amenities such as municipal buildings, bridges, monuments,
ornamental water fountains, swimming pools, beach walks, parks, lifeguard stands,
parking lots, and parking garages. If a permit is issued for activities on public property
and damage occurs, the Facilities Management Department will assist with quantifying
the damage. They will then oversee the scheduling and management of necessary
repair work through vendors approved by the city.
• Production applying for a film and print permit to shoot on the beach will undergo a
review to determine if sand sifting services are necessary both before and after the
equipment load-out. They are required to provide proof of sand sifting confirmation to the
Film Office at least five (5)days before the scheduled shoot. This is to ensure that the
beach area is maintained in a clean and presentable condition before and after filming
activities take place.
Tourism and Cultural Development
The Department added the following language:
• Drone shows applications must be submitted for review at least 45 days prior to the show.
• Large-scale productions may be required to provide a security deposit of at least$5,000,
which will be refunded following the after-action review.
• Vehicle Beach Access passes are limited to a maximum of 10 per production. Exceptions
may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the production's footprint and
city resource needs.
• Additional Film permit categories added: Extended City Wide, Site Specific, and Drone
shows.
• FDOT/street/lane closure timelines have been revised to a minimum of 2 weeks for City
of Miami Beach requests and 3 weeks if approval is required from outside agencies prior
to the production start date.
• Clarification for Residential shoots (Low impact& Standard)
o Production requests for residential properties within Homeowners Associations
(HOAs) must receive prior approval from the HOA before obtaining the necessary
Signature Survey Forms.
o For residential properties hosting between one (1) and ten (10) consecutive days
of production activity within a 30-day period, the production must obtain signature
approval from abutting properties and may require notification of additional areas.
o In cases where a residential location intends to host more than ten (10)
consecutive production days, regardless of the type of activity,the production must
obtain 90% signature approval from properties within 200 feet of the main Picture
House and any Support House(s)used during the duration.Additionally, signature
approval from abutting properties is required before presenting to the Internal
Review Board.
The amendments to the Guidelines were presented to the Production Industry Council (PIC) for
their review at their June 27, 2024, and July 11, 2024, meetings. At each meeting, PIC members
made motions to approve the amendments to the Guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on . See BIE at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission accept and approve the
proposed amendments to the Film and Print Requirements and Guidelines to update various city
department regulations.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
Tourism and Culture
Sponsors)
Co-sponsor(s)
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TOURISM AND CULTURE
DEPARTMENT
FILM AND PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND
GUIDELINES
Tourism and Culture Department
City of Miami Beach, 1755 Meridian Avenue,5m Floor,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Tel:305-673-7577 Email:film@miamibeachfl.gov
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PRODUCTIONS REQUIRING A FILM PERMIT
PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD FILMING
NEWS MEDIA
STUDENTS
CITY SERVICES
MORATORIA
ENFORCEMENT
MISCELLANEOUS
REVISIONS
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XI. COMMUNITY 20
XII. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 20 21
XIII. ASSOCIATION&PROPERTY OWNERS 21
Film&Print Production Guidelines
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All commercial film, television, video, online media, radio, drone filming and photography
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 primarily issued for public property and private residential •
properties on Miami Beach. Most production activities taking place withinee private
commercially zoned property (like hotels, restaurants, stores and night clubs) will not
require permitting. A Film & Print permit can be requested in support of productions that
may have filming or photography inside a private commercial property for the purpose
of renting meters for the production and equipment vehicles parking or for pictureThe
Production can request a Film & Print permit to support filming inside privatc
for picture, use of off-duty police or fire staffing for stunt or pyro work that requires smoke
detectors and fire alarms to be temporarily disarmed, or for taking advantage of special
City rates for crew parking. Another instance where the production may pull a Film and
Print permit for filming on private commercial property is when the property does not yet
have a Certificate of Occupancy, or temporary sets need to be constructed inside that
do not meet building code regulations. In these cases, the permit shall be available for
inspection at the site on which the production is to occur. Café areas that are a
concession on public property will need both approval from the private business and a
Film & Print permit.
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Productions including single cameramen utilizing a film or video camera, hand-held or
with a tripod only, with no assistants, crew or models, who do not assert exclusive use
of City property are exempt from obtaining a Film & Print Permit. News teams under the
"breaking news" waiver do not need a Film and Print permit when covering breaking
news does not allow time to request a permit. Produced pieces, even for news, require a
film permit in accordance with the required timelines per Film & Print permit.
Productions completely contained within private commercial property do not
additionally need to pull a permit with the City, since the activity taking place within
commercial property is a private agreement between the property owner or
management and the Production. Under such circumstances, they will not be authorized
to request any reserved metered parking or reserved garage spaces..
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSs
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The City has the following minimum requirements for all Film and Print applications:
• Valid certificate of insurance for a minimum of one million US dollars (or
currency equivalent) in general liability coverage, naming the City of Miami
Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 as additional
insured and certificate holder;
• Completed Indemnity Agreement that has been signed and sealed
(notary seal or corporate seal), found at Forms, Guides & Resources - City of Miami
Beach (miamibeachfl.qov)
REQUESTS FOR FILM&PRINT PERMITS
Requests should be received at least two (2) business days prior to the start of
production for city wide requests, three (3) business days prior to the start of production
in commercial districts
commercial districts and five (5) 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. Expedited requests can be accommodated, but all the deliverable
elements are the same.
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Locations for Film & Print permits are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis,
regardless of the size or scope of the production.
Please note that the more complex the prcductionyeur-sheet is, the more time will be
required to you will need to secure theme permit. Road closures and use of
residential property takes approximately one week or (7 business days).
week. Citywide requests for first time applicants take about two days on average, faster
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or slower depending on how long it takes the applicant to submit the requested
documents. ,
faster. Please give your team at least 2 business least 2 days for hiring a police officer
(more during peak times) and at least 3 business least 3 days for reserving meters.
Stunts and explosions need coordination with several other departmentsdepts. and
take a minimum of 1 week, more during peak times. ,
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faster. The Film & Print Office makes every effort to accommodate all reasonable
requests that do not meet the above noted minimum time frames.
MIAMI BEACH CITYWIDE PERMITS are used primarily for B-roll, host stand-ups, news and
travel packages, reality shows, and photography, they allow for small film or photo
teams of twelve (12) people or less with handheld equipment that can be quickly and
easily transported (drones not included), to film or shoot on Miami Beach streets,
sidewalks, City beaches and parks without an officer present. (Please note that some
Parks have set rental fees for the use of football or baseball fields, track, tennis or
basketball courts, etc.). Productions using a Citywide permit cannot block pedestrian or
vehicular traffic or impact private businesses or concessionaires, without prior
permission. Equipment allowed includes camera, tripod, reflectors and battery-operated
lights. No generators, grip equipment or cabling allowed with a Citywide permit as
those elements would require an off-duty officer present. No drone shots or driving
shots or use of a picture car. Citywide permits can be requested for up to one (1) month
(30 days maximum) at a time as long as the insurance and indemnity on file is current.
Citywide permits for photo and for ENG teams (video) have a few distinctions as
follows:
EXTENDED CITY WIDE (PHOTO ONLY)
Extended City Wide permits are
issued for pphotography productions with teams larger than 12 members, ,
the team is more than 12, lin those cases, the Production needs to hire an off-duty
officer. Pphotography teams generally need the flexibility to move
locations and are generally less impactful than ENG teams even if they have more crew
members. Parking arrangements for RVs in meters and on the beach (with an officer
escort and vehicle beach access passes) can be made for photography Citywide
permits through the Film & Print Office and with coordination of the Parking
Department. speaking
Generally,- ENG teams (video) using Citywide permits do not require reserved parking,
except when using a satellite truck. ENG teams larger than 12 people will need an
officer and usually need a larger location specific permit which that can may require
notification to affected businesses, accommodations for production parking or
other additional coordination, and would no longer be within
the bounds of a Citywide permit,
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SITE SPECIFIC FILMING
If the production requires support from other city services departments, additional
supporting documents are required, including the following in order to process your
request:
• Detailed description of the activities and access for each requested location.
• A diagram or site plan of the specific area(s) requested, indicating any large
props, set buildout, or support tent placement, generator, cabling, right of way
restrictions, etc.
• A detailed timeline to include load in and load out times.
• Vehicle Beach Access requests
• For drone operation, please refer to our UAS/Drone Film & Print Permit
requirements and FAA— UAS Filming Request Form.
• PD escort will be required for all site-specific permits, please include staffing
requests in your application.
• If applicable, parking must be reserved with a minimum of 48 hours prior to the
production start.
• Notification / signoffs to the affected businesses must be completed with a
minimum of 24 hours prior to the production start. In cases where the production
has a large footprint, contact should be made with the relevant associations at a
minimum of 7 days prior to the shoot.
• For generator use, please provide:
o Specification of the make/model/wattage of generator that will be
used,type and amount of fuel on set, and location of extra fuel storage
including distance from generator. Please note, having a fire extinguisher
on-site will be required for all approved generator use.
o Aerial view of the proposec generator placement and cabling route
(please indicate in your site plan/diagram).
o Safety details (For example — are the exhaust gases at.a safe distance
from the public, keeping a safe distance from trees, enclosed locations,
dunes on the beach), and how the generator cables will be secured from
the public for walking or electrical hazards. Please note, any cables
crossing a public Right of Way (vehicular or pedestrian) must be covered
with ADA compliant cable covers.
o Provide information on how your production plans to keep the public from
accessing the generator (distance, tape runs, fencing, etc)
o If placing the generator on or adjacent to soil, grass or sand, please
include details on how the ground will be protected from fuel spillover.
o Please indicate what the generator will be powering (lights, camera
equipment, cooking setups, etc)
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,
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otherwise known as the "Breaking News" exemption. Any produced pieces that do not
fall under the "Breaking News" umbrella and includes uses that require City
coordination, inclusive of vehicles accessing authorized areas requiring prior written
authorization for access (e.g:, beach and park areas) must request a Film & Print
permit.
STUDENTS
Students must comply with all permitting requirements. Students are to apply under their
school's name and will be asked for their institution's insurance if an active certificate of
insurance is not already on file. To tie them in to the school's insurance, they must
provide a copy of their valid student identifications.d7, and a copy of their course
schedule with the class they are doing the film project for highlighted. Schools and
government institutions are exempt from the Indemnity Agreement requirement.
CITY SERVICES
Upon receipt of the completed permit application or written request, the Film & Print
Office will determine which City services will be required. The City will determine
minimum staffing levels appropriate for proposed Productions. Because no two
production requests are the same, requirements may vary for each Production. In addition,
each Production's requests for City services will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 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.
USE OF OCEAN RESCUE HEADQUARTERS AND LIFEGUARD STANDS
Approval of the Ocean Rescue Chief is required to shoot around the Ocean Rescue
Headquarters at 10th Street and South Pointe Park. Use of active on- duty lifeguard
stands is generally not allowed for life safety reasons with few exceptions_; Lifeguard
stands gh they may be used as a backdrop as long as the Production does not
enter the coned of safety perimeter arounc the active stand or impede the lifeguard's
line of vision in anyway. Water activities and stunts will require the presence of off-duty
Miami Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguard(s). Generally,-speaking if cast and/or crew is in
the water above knee level they will need an off-duty lifeguard present.
USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTERAND CITY THEATERS AND OTHER RENTAL VENUES
A Film & Print permit is not necessary if the production does a rental directly with the
enclosed and managed venue. The production will only need a permit if they have
elements outside on public property, the rental is in a City park, or the Production needs
to secure meters for production parking or picture.
GOLF COURSES/TENNIS CENTERS
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 and tennis centers are not included as part of the "City-Wide"
permit; and are not considered City parks in terms of permitting. The rental of Golf
Courses and tennis centers is up to the discretion of the facility, as they review possible
conflicts with their operations.
AUTHORIZED VEHICLE ACCESS PASSES
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Vehicle Access Policy — If neededeed, for logistical reasons only, to place
Production Vehicles on the beach, in parks or other authorized-access-only areas,
lease go over that req lest with the Film Q Print nine a request may be submitted with
the Film & Print Office. Only production vehicles deemed necessary will be allowed
access providing that all production vehicles entering and exiting the beach or park
must have a Vehicle Access Ppass displayed and an off-duty officer escort present at all
times. Vehicles must travel with the radio off and both the driver side and passenger
side windows down and drive no more than five f5) milesminutes _per hour1s with the
lights on. Vehicles must park in the area pre-approved by the Film & Print Office and
written on the issued passes, and not block the emergency access lane on the hard
packed sand on the beach east and west of dunes at any_time. All restrictions are on
the back of the physical pass. The City is very dedicated to public safety and is
sensitive to vehicles driving in areas that are also open to pedestrians. If the area
requested has a dedicated concessionaire, you will need signature approval from the
concessionaire to park in that area.
Vehicle Access Passes-are have a fee, adjusted annually as
necessary based on CPI (withbut the first pass each day provided is
free of cost as a production incentive) with a purchase maximum of ten (10) Vehicle
Access. Passes and require an off-duty escort at the production's expense for the
duration of the use of the pass. s aAnv amount exceeding the maximum will be
reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the
production's scale and impact on the city's resources. —Vehicle Access Passes are
issued at the Film & Print Office once an off-duty officer has been confirmedsecured.
As another production incentive, during the off-season, from June 1 through September
30, the firstcesf-fer Vehicle Beach Access Pass is cs arc 1st-one-free of cost, and each
additional pass is charqed $That half the price. r4 The off-duty requirement remainsis
the same.
Below are the Vehicle Beach Pass restrictions listed on the back of each issued pass for
your referencel,p Please make sure each of theme drivers reviews the restrictions
before entering the authorized-vehicle-only area:
All operating vehicles on the beach, park or other authorized use area shall follow the
procedures listed herein:
• Due care and caution will be utilized at all times while driving any vehicle on the
beach, park or other authorized use area.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maximum speed allowed on the beach, park or other authorized use area is five
15) MPH.
• Vehicles, SUVs, and trucks are prohibited from driving on the soft sand where
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hard pack sand exists.
• Vehicles, SUVs, and trucks shall stay west of the garbage cans on the hard
pack sand at all times.
• Do not drive over hills or berms (dunes) or near objects that may obstruct your
view.
• As a precaution and situational awa-eness for safety,4 if you stop and exit your
vehicle, walk completely around the vehicle prior to reentering your vehicle and
moving it.
• 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.
• Use of a cellular phone or walkie talkies while the vehicle is in motion is
prohibited.
• Personal vehicles are prohibited on the beach, park or other authorized use area
at any time.
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 & Print permit
and termination of the-production.
HELICOPTER LANDINGS AND/OR HELICOPTER OR UAS (DRONE)AERIAL FILMING UNDER 1000
FEET
• The City of Miami Beach has jurisdictional authority for all aerial filming that
occurs from ground level to 1000 feet above ground. This includes all
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 must be submitted 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 request a Film & Print
permit and submit the following: Pilots license and insurance and the Pilot's FAA
low-fly waiver.
• For drones aka Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) requests for aerial filming over
the City of Miami Beach (in which filming occurs below 1000 feet utilizing a UAS
weighing 55 poundsl.bs 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 Film & Print permit for "Miami Beach Aerials," which
details the proposed date, time, location and flight pattern, to secure this permit
the Production needs to submit the following:
• Proof of insurance from the operating company/UAS owner;
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• 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;
• 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 Film & Print permits for "Miami Beach Aerials" utilizing a UAS are
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 the 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" Elm & Print permits and Productions will be
required to obtain a minimum of one off-duty Miami Beach Police or Ocean Rescue
staffing depending on the site plan and the use.-Mere The number of officers--wilt be
needed depends+ng on the amount of pedestrian and vehicular control requested and
approved.
UAS(DRONE SHOWS)AERIAL GRAPHIC DISPLAYS UNDER 1000 FEET
Drone shows have the same requirements as drone filming with a longer review
period of 45 days as it is an ancillary permit to a Special Event Permit (master).
Drone shows will also require independent PD staffing and vehicle beach access
passes.
STREET OR LANE CLOSURES
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Certain sidewalks, travel lanes, and/or streets within the City of Miami Beach may be
approved by the City Manager to be temporarily closed to restrict or prohibit vehicular
and/or pedestrian traffic prior to, during, and/or after a Production, Depending upon the
location of the Production and the associated closures, additional approvals may be
required from the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works
(DTPW) or the State of Florida Departmen: of Transportation (FDOT), as appropriate,
depending on which agency has jurisdiction over the roadway. Regardless of the
agency with jurisdiction over the roadway; the City's Transportation and Mobility
Department Director, Public Works Department Director, and Chief of Police shall
approve any closure of a sidewalk, travel lane, or street in the City, with final approval
subject to the City Manager's Discretion.
Because the permit needs to be coordinated with several different departmentsts7,
street or lane closure permit requests should be made no less than
two weeks prior to the production date. Should approvals be required from an outside
agency, requests must be submitted no later than three weeks prior to production date.
In addition to the.submission of an MOT plan, the production must survey the directly
affected businesses and residents using the Signature Survey Form found online at
Forms, Guides & Resources - City of Miami Beach
(miamibeachfl.gov), , and secure signature approval
from a minimum of 75% of the directly affected properties that abut the closure. Based
on the location and use, the Film & Print Office will identify which properties, if any, are
to be additionally notified. The Production must submit all the collected Signature Survey
Forms along with a map of approvals and objections (Production can use Google Earth
or hand draw) within the affected area. All meters within the closure must be reserved
through the Miami Beach Parking Department by the Production.
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
of permitted activity. Any costs incurred by the City for removal and disposal of
abandoned signage will be forwarded to the permittee and must be satisfied before any
further permits can be issued.
INTERMITTENT TRAFFIC CONTROL(ITC)AND DRIVING SHOTS
All Productions that require any amount of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic control
during takes, must request approval from the Film & Print Office through the permitting
process. Traffic control, both pedestrian and vehicular, is to be coordinated by off-duty
officers only in accordance with the permit, since only off- duty officers can hold traffic
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(as opposed to crew members or private security). The number of off-duty officers
needed depends on the traffic control requested. The more control requested the more
a.v, �va�aav ,
Productions will be asked to secure signature approval
from any business or residence directly affected by traffic control, to be submitted to
the Film & Print Office as part of the permitting process.
Productions in need of driving shots can include it in their location request
n the Film & Print permit application.
Driving Shots that require a process trailer, Russian arm, any car to carcar-to-car shots,
car mounts and/or any traffic control, require an off-duty police escort or—an a
coordinated traffic bubble, with off- duty officers in the front and the back of the
procession. Each driving shots request is evaluated to determine staffing levels and
safety. The Production also must secure a safe area to pull over and re-rig and stage.
This could be done troughthrough a meter rental or using private lots by private
arrangement. Each road has specific restrictions and may require additional permits in
accordance with County or State law. Use of State roads also requires a permit from
the Florida Departmentt of Transportation.
PARKING
Mest—Productions operating beyondabove a Citywide permit, may require reserved
parking arrangements in order to get essential equipment as close as possible to set
for logistical reasons. A competedcompleted and successful parking plan is necessary
before most permits can be issuedeissued since production vehicles must have a
place to "live" for the duration of the shoot. City street meters can be reserved for
production and picture vehicles;or cleared for picture (when spaces need to be clear for
a scene.-)._Ve- Ccrew ander personal vehicles cannot -be parked in reserved street
meters_ Personal vehicles can park in private garages, eservednon-reserved
metered spaces (with the meter paid) or in pre-paid crew parking spaces in most Miami
Beach owned garages at a set production rate, through a Film & Print Permit and by
arrangement with the Parking Dept.
Before submitting a request to reserve meters, Productions are encouraged to
reviewPlease-ge-over-your production parking plans with the Film & Print Office before
to-offer- to receive suggestions of where to park, as
it can become challenging during high-peak seasons. Gflce-yeur—par-king
found online at Forms, Guides & Rocources City of Miami Beach
own-motorste a All reserved production parking, including crew parking at City-
owned garages, must be done as part of a Film & Print permit, even if the Production is
only filming within private commercial property. All production parking requests require
the approval of the Film Office before an order can be processed by the Parking Dept.
Parking meter requests must be submitted to the Parking Departmentt at least 48
hours in advance to allow time for the meter order to be processed and paid, for the
"No Parking" signs to be installed, and also allow for the 12 hour minimum grace period
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for any parked cars to clear out of the reserved spaces without a violation. Any
production vehicles or crew vehicles not legally parked will be subject to traffic and
parking violations, including towing, as appropriate, just like any other vehicle not
associated with the Production. A Film & Print Permit does not allow for illegal parking.
When requesting meters along or in front of a business or a residence, Productions must
notify the business or residence using the Notification Form found online at Forms,
Guides & Resources - City of Miami Beach ;miamibeachfl.gov).
/ Forms. A copy of the completed €►sled--outNotification Form and a list of all the
businesses and residents that were notified must be submitted to the Film & Print Office
before any meter requests can be approved. Notification is to be done by the Production
no less than 48 hours in advance to give proper notice. This is done since largo
mindful of this and try to Productions are encouraged to park large trucks along a
garage, parking lot, or empty storefront whenever possible, to minimize disturbance to
businesses and parking availability to the public..-
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
prscc;e, The Parks and Recreation Department must be contacted when the applicant
requests the rental or reserved use of a park facility such asl+ke 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. The Film & Print Office can direct you to the
appropriate person for the approval or rental. All park rules must be adhered teto,
including no smoking, no balloons, no alcohol, etc.
PRODUCTION DEPOSITS
For some productions (generally the more impactful ones oin grassy areas, or ones in
the same location for several days) a refundable deposit can be required for filming on
public property. The amount of the deposit is at the discretion of the Film & Print Office,
but no less than $5000 and commensurate with the potential costs of City Services
needed to restore any damage caused by the Production. The Production will receive
an invoice for City Services but in many cases, the Production may contract their
ownaan bring in their own vendor to complete the restoration work up to City
Standards. The deposit on file will be refunded once the work is completed and paid for
(if done by the City). The deposit will be kept by the City if the Production fails to
restore the area, and the Production will not be able to obtainpull future permits until the
resulting work to restore the permitted area is reimbursed.
OFF-DUTY FIRE AND FIRE RESCUE
When a Production requests the use of fire and pyrotechnics, or will be performing
stunts (crashes, jumps, falls) that are considered life threatening or dangerous, or when
a production needs to temporarily disable fire prevention devices in any facility, a
Fire Permit needs to be issued by the Fire Department.
Most times the Fire Permit is requested by the stunt director and will be an auxiliary
permit to your Film & Print Permit. In mos: instances, the presence of off-duty Miami
Beach Fire personnel will be required. The Fire Department will also required a life
safety review to be done when generators exceed the required threshold. An
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administration fee may be incurred for the review services.
OFF-DUTY POLICE
Off-duty police are required on any Film or Print production if the total number of people
in the production is over twelve, or for 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, like "Candid Camera" type
shows that involve the public, or use of a recognizable celebrity that may cause a crowd
or security concerns. Oversized props can also be a hazard to the general public. Off-
duty police officers are required for all Authorized Access uses, for any street and lane
reductions or closures or any activity that could be mistaken as a public danger,
inclusive of stunt work, simulated fighting, simulated gunfire, use of any prop weapons
or actors in a prop police uniform or vehicle. An officer is also required when any grip
equipment or drone is being used even if the crew size is less than twelve.
The Police Off-Duty Film Coordinator determines the minimum number of off-duty police
personnel that will be required for proposed filming and is responsible for the billing and
collection of all related fees. Police Off-Duty Film Coordinators
are used in larger or more impactful shoots requiring throe 3) or more officers.
Requests for staffing ets for a coordinator are made to the Police Off-Duty Film
Coordinator or the to the Off-Duty Office after a Film & Print Permit has been requested.
All other Film using up to 2 officers, requests can be made directly to the Off Duty
assigned. The Film & Print Office gives all the necessary contact information and
guidance once a Film & Print permit request is submitted. Requests for off-duty police
personnel should be received no less than two business days prior to the production
date (more during peak times) to ensure the request can be filled.
• 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.
• 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.
• Off-duty officers working on a Production are empowered to ensure that pre-
approved site plans, traffic plans and/or Film & Print permit are being followed as
specified in the permit. Officers may determine on-site modifications to the permit
when public safety is an issue, and the Film & Print Office needs to be notified
immediately. Any other changes made to the issued permit on- site should be
done directly with the Film & Print Office, who are available by phone orccll, text
and email during off-hours.
• 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.
• 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
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may grant exceptions, based on their discretion.
• Any approved off-duty request that is cancelcancelled by the Production with a
minimum of twenty-four (24) #heurc notisehours' notice, will be fully refunded.
Cancellations denemade less than 24 hours before the officer is scheduled to
arrive will result in the Production being responsible for the four (4) hour
minimum for each off-duty officer scheduled, plus the appropriate administrative
charges.
• In the case of Special Events that already haves staffing and would like to add a
film/photography/drone etc. component to the event, the film component will be
independently reviewed and staffed by the off-duty film coordinator to ensure
compliance with policy and procedures.
• Off-duty staffing requests must include the load-in, production and load-out
times.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
The Film & Print Office will contact the Sanitation Department when the relocation or
removal of dumpsters and trash receptacles areis necessary or when the proposed
production activity interferes with regular trash collection. Please note that any
Production that is found illegally dumping waste will be fined. In addition, any
Production leaving debris or 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. The
Production should take all their garbage with them when they wrap the set each day.
As part of the Temporary Structure Sanitation Plan, the following to be included:
• The production shall be responsble for removing all litter and shall be
responsible for removing all refuse and waste generated by their operation. All
litter, refuse, and waste shall be removed from City property for proper disposal
at their expense. The City shall charge for the costs of special clean up
necessary should the applicant fail to reasonably perform.
• Any security deposit collected will be retained to cover repair costs for damages
to various public property amenities such as municipal buildings, bridges,
monuments, ornamental water fountains, swimming pools, beach walks, parks,
lifeguard stands, parking lots, and parking garages. If a permit is issued for
activities on public property and damage occurs, the Facilities Management
Department will assist with quantifying the damage. They will then oversee the
scheduling and management of necessary repair work through vendors
approved by the city.
• Production applying for a film and Driht permit to shoot on the beach will undergo
a review to determine if sand sifting services are necessary both before and
after the equipment load-out. They are required to provide proof of sand sifting
confirmation to the Film Office at least five (5) days before the scheduled shoot.
This is to ensure that the beach area is maintained in a clean and presentable
condition before and after filming activities take place.
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD FILMING
The only allowable commercial use of Residential propertiesy in Miami Beach is for
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Film or Print work (including drone aerials) through a Film & Print permit. Permits for .
residential private property are issued in Miami Beach in an effort to maintain the
quality of life of residents while also allowing the Film & Print industry to use all the types
of locations they need to,be successful. Film & Print permits are required in all types of
residential propertiesy in Miami Beach, including whether it is a single family homes-ef
multi—residential condo/apartments ander common areas within condo/apartment
buildings such aslike the lobby or pool area, as per City Code. Production uses of a
residential property that must be permitted includes filming or shooting stills, parking,
set- dressing and prep, catering and extras holding, and all load-in and load-out.
Productions that choose to do these activities in a residential property or residential street
without a Film & Print permit are subject to a code zoning violation (a citation) to be
issued to the Production company and/or the homeowner. Detailed below are the
standard logistical requirements for productions of all sizes that request a Film & Print
permit in residential location(s). 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 just the Notification of neighbors can do so up to 48 hours in
advance of the Production start date. If the Production need to collect Neighbor's
signatures using the Signature Survey Form are strongly encouraged to begin
obtaining signatures at least one week in advance, since that process may take a few
days and needs to be completed and turned into the Film & Print Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the Production start date. Both the Notification Form and the Signature
Survey Form can be found online at Forms, Guides & Resources - City of Miami Beach
(miamibeachfl.gov). Please fill out and use the forms
provided by the City, and not your own form. All Forms must be reviewed by the Film &
Print Office before they are distributed or signatures collected. Please see below to
review which level of permitting you will need.
HOMEOWNER AFFIDAVIT FOR USE:
Any resident of the City of Miami Beach wishing to host a 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 & 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. Home OwnerHomeowner Affr sAffidavits are to be
collected and submitted by the Production during the permitting process. The
Production needs to submit a signed affidavit to include the homeowner's contact
number and email -for all homes being used as part of their shoot, inclusive of
additional rented driveways for overflow production parking or homes used for catering
and extras holding_These homes are referred to as Support Houses as opposed to
Picture Houses which is where the actual filming or print shoot takes place. Both
picture and support houses need to be included in the Notification Form or Signature
Survey Form distributed and also included in the Film & Print Permit application, since
both will be permitted. The Owner's Affidavit Form can be downloaded Forms, Guides
& Resources - City of Miami Beach (miamibeachfl.gov), ,
Forms.
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TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTION USES:
• 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 or shoot stills entirely within a Miami Beach single family or
multi-residential property within the s:andard Residential Filming hours outlined
below. Equipment allowed includes camera, tripod, reflectors and battery-
operated lights. Ne-gGenerators ander grip equipment are not allowed. One
motorhome and up to two (2)vans are allowed, and they must fit inside the
permitted private property, but no other commercial class vehicles are allowed,
such as grip or lighting trucks. TheNe use of the street or swale for parking or
other production purposes is not allowed. Notification can be denemade up to 48
24 hours in advance and an officer is not required.
• Standard Residential Production use is defined as any Production that requires
more than twelve total people and/or requires the use of generators or grip
equipment and/or commercial class vehicles beyond a motorhome, or needs to
use support houses and within the standard Residential Filming hours outlined
below- No use of the street or swale for parking or other production purposes
allowed. Notification must be denemade at least 48 hours in advance and an
officer needs to be hired.
If a Production needs to go beyond what is allowed for a Standard Residential
Production, such as filming beyond Residential Filming Hours, having stunts, or pyro,
simulated gunfire, or other special effects, or needing a road closure, lane reduction, or
traffic control, then the production will have to get direct approval from affected
neighbors using the Signature Survey Form, as outlined below.
NOTIFICATION FORM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Notification to affected neighborhood(s) is required for residential Production
uses during Residential Filming Hours, defiled as 7am to 10pm weekdays and 8am to
10pm weekends and holidays. *NOTE: Times denote from the start of load-in to the end
of load out for all production activity (head lights in and taillights out.)
2. Mandatory notification to the affected neighborhood should occur no less than
48 hours prior to commencement of any residential production use, including 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.
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 Film
and Print Office.- for Standard Residential Film and Print use, notification must be
provided to residents within a minimum of 200 feet from any Production activity
including Support house used. For Low Impact Residential Film and Print use,
notification must be provided to all abutting residents. Some locations may require
additional areas of notice.
For Production activity within a multi-dwell ng unit, signature approval will be needed
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from the property owner, manager or condo association, whichever is appropriate,
using the Signature Survey Form. Management of the building will then be responsible
for notifying their residents via email or notices in common areas as they see fit.
Productions may also choose to notify all the residents of the building themselves using
the Notification Form, as well as any affected surrounding properties.
In certain instances, a Production may be required to obtain signatures from the
impacted area during normal production hours (see the Signature Survey Forms section
of these guidelines).
Applicants are required to provide notice by all reasonable means available, including,
{ but not limitedlimited to, e-mail, fax, hand-delivery, mail or any other traceable delivery
service (e.g. FedEx, UPS, courier service or certified mail).
Applicants areis required to provide documentation of all notices, a list of addresses
notified will suffice.
SIGNATURE SURVEY FORM REQUIREMENTS:
The Film and Print Office retains jurisdiction and discretion to issue or deny permits in
residential areas based on the applicable laws and regulations. In an attempt to
preserve the residents' quality of life, the City uses Signature Survey Forms to survey
neighbors for their approval, for those Production uses that go beyond regular
Residential Filming hours, defined as 7am to 10pm weekdays and Barn to 10pm
weekends and holidays, or is otherwise impactful, as described below. Unlike the
Notification requirement, the neighbors do have the right to object to the Production use
of a residential property when signature approvals are required from impacted
residents.
• Signature approval from affected neighborhood residents will be required for
residential production activity between the hours of 10pm and 7am weekdays
and 10pm and 8am weekends and holidays. *NOTE: Times denote headlights in
and taillights out for production activity.
• Production requests for residential properties part of a Homeowners
Associations (HOA) must be presented to the HOA for approval, prior to
obtaining necessary Signature Survey Forms.
• Production requests for residential properties for one (1) to ten (10) Any
onsecutive
days of Production activity within a 3a-day30-day period:
o Production— must provide the City with Signature approval from abutting
properties. Some locations may require additional areas of notice.
• Production requests for residential properties In an-47Ty insttanceG;1herGre—a
'n excess of ten (10) consecutive
production days, regardless of type of activity_r#e
o Production must obtain the 90% signature approval within 200 feet of the
Picture House and any Support Housels) being used for the duration, as
well as signature approval from the abutting properties before coming
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before the Internal Review Board.
• Any -residentiaal proper' `hat wishes t^ h^ Production— requests in
excess for residential properties of ten (10) total days of Production
activity within a 30-dav period must provide the City with Signature approvals
from impacted residents as follows:
o For Standard Residential Film & Print Uses, signature approval must be
obtained from residents within 200 feet from any production activity
and/or equipment parking.
o For Low Impact Residential Film & Print Uses, signature approval must be
obtained from all the abuttirg properties (any property that shares a
•
property line with the house used for Production activity). Some locations
{ may require additional areas of notice.
• For residential Pproduction requests for residential properties in excess
of ten (10) total days of production activity within a 30-day period, or for
extended hours between 10pm and 1am_;s
o Signature approval from 60% of affected residents within the 200 feet
radius must be obtained by :he Production, as well as signature approval
from all the abutting properties.
• AnyProduction requests for residential propertiestesatien
hest in excess of sixty (60) days of production within any twelve (12) month
period will require_
o A-additional review by an Internal Review Board assembled by the City
Manager or his/ her designee (usually the Film & Print Office) to review
the request and set conditions for approval.
o Requests for review must obtain-the 90% signature approval within 200
feet of the residential property hosting Production activity (Picture House),
as well as signature approval from the abutting properties before coming
before the Internal Review Board.
• FProduction requests for residential properties for
extended hours between 1 am and 7am;;
o Signature approval from 75% of affected residents must be obtained by
the Production, as well as signature approval from all the abutting
properties,
{ Exceptional Production Activities
Signature approval for residential production during normal Residential Filming Hours
also will be required in the case of exceptional Production activities (e.g., simulated
gunfire and bullet hits,fire effects, and controlled explosions, stunt car crashes, aerial
filming, etc.), or high-impact Productions (e.g., Productions requiring road closures and
traffic control, use of several homes in the same area) 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.
• 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,
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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.
• The collected Signature Survey Forms must be submitted to the Film & Print
Office before a permit may be issued, and they are to include the resident's
signature, printed name, and address.
• For Production activity within a single-dwelling home, where multi-dwelling units
are affected (like duplexes and town homes), signature approval will be accepted
from the property owner, manager, or condo association, whichever is
appropriate, or can be obtained from each individual unit owner or tenant.
Signature approval from individuals in multi-dwellings units must meet the same
minimum percentages as outlined above.
• For production use within a multi-dwelling unit, signature approval must be
obtained from all affected individual unit owners/tenants, as well as any affected
surrounding properties within 200 feet. Signature approval from individuals in
multi- dwellings units must meet the same minimum percentages as outlined
above.
• A map of the area surveyed with approvals/objections annotated on it, created by
the Production company (using Google Earth or similar or can be hand drawn)
should be included with the original Signature Survey Forms upon electronic
delivery to the Film & Print Office before the permit can be issued. 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 all production activity
including all essential equipment parking, road closures or lane reductions and any
catering plans.
• At those addresses for which signature approval is required, the map submitted
should indicate: non-objections, objections, properties with no response after
three (3) attempts and vacancies or construction sites by address. After the
Production has made at least three (3)attempts to survey an address, they must
document the times and dates of the attempts and then send the resident the
Signature Survey Form via a traceable mail option (e.g. FedEx, UPS, courier
service or certified mail) and submit proof of the mailing to the Film & Print Office
along with the other executed Signature Survey Forms and the documented
attempts.
• Note: If any schedule changes occur after the distribution of original Notification
Forms or collection of the Signature Survey Forms, then in both cases
Productions can notify the affected area of any change of date using the City's
Notification Form.
At any time, the Film & Print Office reserves the right to require the need for signature
approvals as a condition of the permit if it deems the use is impactful enough or the
neighborhood has special needs and requests.
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If one of the abutting property owners or 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 ' , to approve the
Production's request after considering all circumstances including the opinion of the
abutting property owner. If all abutting property owners or tenants object to the
requested use, the Production does NOT have the ability to appeal.
• Signature approval 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.
• Signature approval 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.
• Applicants are required to obtain signature approval from all affected
properties, including abutting properties, by all legal and reasonable means
available, including but not limited to by 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.
• ApplicantsApplicants are required to provide documentation of all notices.
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
cConvened:; Police Department, Code Compliance, City Manager's Office, Film & Print
Office, and the Parking Department. Other City Departments will be brought
fnteincluded in 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 Film' & Print Office
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 his/her approval, the Internal Review Board must consider the following
criteria before determining der netwhether to approve the production's request:
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• History of Code violations at the property;
• Past history of the Production company or applicant;
• Frequency of Film& Print Productons at the property;
• Duration of the production;
• Infrastructure and quality of life impacts (e.g. traffic interruptions);
• Other impacts to adjacent property owners, including exceptional filming
activities (e.g., Simulated gunfire and bullet hits, fire effects and controlled
explosions, stunt car crashes, aerial filming, etc.); and
• Economic impact to the City (long-term, short-term, and indirect effects on
profit and costs to local industries, including but not limited to hotels, restaurants,
entertainment establishments, retail, and the City).
ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATIONPLEAsE NOTE
The Film & Print Office may determine that some locations require additional areas of
notification.
Production may elect to attach an additional letter with further information relating to
their shoot at their discretion.
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 Film & Print Office in a timely manner. Such requests must re-
notify the area immediately; but are not required to again request signature approval
again, if already obtained.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING
3. Production vehicles shall not enter a residential
neighborhood before the time permitted time, and must park in
approved areas one by one, turning off engines as soon as possible.
4. Residential Productions may only arrange for immediate location parking of
essential production equipment. The parking of personal cast and crew vehicles and
production vehicles on public streets is prohibited unless a lane or road closure permit
Isere obtained. Parking on the City-owned swale (grassy area between the property
line and the street) is prohibited. In most instances, arrangements should be made by
the Production to legally park cast/crew vehicles in municipal or private garages and
lots and shuttle personnel to set.
5. 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 Film & Print Office and
Parking Department to self reserve parking for essential vehicles, through signature
approval of affected residents and with police staffing to coif cccuroself-secure spaces
overnight since there are no meter posts to"bag"reserve by the City in most residential
areas with on street curb parking such as the Flamingo Park area and the North Beach
area,
CODE OF CONDUCT
The City of Miami Beach Code of Conduct for Film & Print Productions should be
reviewed by all crew members.
MORATORIA
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The City Manager or his/her 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.
ENFORCEMENT
2. Permits shall be available for inspection on-site. Permits shall be presented on
the request of any police officer or code compliance officer or employee of the Film &
Print Office. 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 first offense within a 1', ;z12-month period la fine of$500;
B. SFor the second offense within a 12—month period - a fine of $1,500;
and
C. For the thirdThird offense within a2—mentR12-month period and
subsequent offenses=a fine of$3,000.
3, 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 Culture
Department . 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.
4. 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 aferwards, 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.
Except for 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
verbal warning and 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: violation of the noise ordinance; violation of the issued film and print
permit conditions and use, operating a special event under the guise of a Film and Print
permit, unauthorized use of public space; use of unapproved and/ or unpermitted
structures, generators or production elements with respect to Florida Building Code;
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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
approval; or inability to effect proper sanitation plan. Any commercial 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.
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.
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) month
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,
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 any
other period as the City Manager deems appropriate.
Each violation shall constitute a separate offense for which a separate fine shall be
imposed.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS
• 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
permitted for filming.
• Residents should never be prevented from accessing their street, driveways
or home as a result of a film production except for brief periods when scenes are
being shot.
• Production shall make every effort to maintain—minimal noise levels at a
minimum at all times. Please make an effort to turn off Vvehicle engines and
generators should be turned off as soon as possible, and generators
placed away from windows. Crew shall refrain from unnecessary shouting and
production radio volumes shall be ccnducive to effecting communication without
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being obtrusive to the surrounding neighborhood. If complaints of excessive
noise levels occur, a representative of the Production shall attempt to identify,
correct and/or modify the noise source.
• Removing, trimming,or cuttings vegetation and trees is prohibited, even on
private property, unless approved by the Film & Print Office through coordination
with the Parks and Recreation and Environmental and Sustainability Department. In
most instances, a County and or State DEP tree trimming, or removal permit will
be required.
• Productions may not impede normal residential services such as garbage
collection and street cleaning without securing prior City approval.
• At no time may the Production disrupt regular mail service.
• Arrangements for the removal of production-generated refuse are the sole
responsibility of the production.
• Site plans must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works ADA
manager when cables are placed on public right of ways.
• ADA compliant crossovers with ramp edges must be used to safely cover all
cables placed on streets and sidewalks, and other pedestrian access ways.
• When filming occurs where pedestrians who are not associated with the
production will be present, proper wayfinding signage and barriers to cordon the
space must be provided by the production company and off-duty officers shall be
stationed throughout.
• Catering may only occur in pre-approved areas; and may not present any
safety hazard or public nuisance;or be set up in active parking lots.
• All smoking refuse must be properly disposed of in marked 'butt-cans' or
other specifically designated receptacles.
• Cast/crew may not bring pets to location, unless part of the production, and
noted by the Film & Print Office on the permit.
• 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.
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.
COMMUNITY
Miami Beach is proud of its community's spirit of giving and cooperation. We invite
production companies who film in Miarri Beach to contribute leftover food and
expendables to local non-profit groups needing assistance. We appreciate any efforts
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.
residential neighborheeds Productions are encouraged to consider assisting in these
neighberheed-initiatives,-If a Production is capable of making lasting contributions to
the community, the City would be happy to help facilitate these efforts.
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OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
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 nay interfere with the regular scheduled
maintenance.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
When filming driving shots, requesting a lane closure, or otherwise controlling traffic 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, productions must additionally request a permit from FDOT
(Florida Dept of Transportation:). Use of City of Miami Beach Police Off-Duty personnel
is mandatory in most cases. (FDOT: 305/170 5368)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TURTLE PROGRAM
Florida State regulations regarding Turtle Nesting Season geo-are in eaffect each
year from April through October on all coastal beaches in the State of Floridan-a
Activities on the beach may be subject to additional conditions and State permitting
and; the Film & Print Office will advise when applicable. i ,
.
TURTLE NESTING SEASON REGULATIONS (April 1st -October 31st1
To report a disorientation or to speak to Miami-Dade County's Sea Turtle Team: 305-
310-3046. To report an injured, dead, or harassed sea turtle: 888-404-FWCC (888-404-
3922).
MIwMI_D GE CAII,ITY TURTI C PROCRwu
IRITIIIII OR�C C7Vo1.1 1 1 O1�ICC7��-
bear 'M y--be ssll ct to additional condiitens and S4taate per . the Film S2 Print
305/310 3046).
ASSOCIATIONS&PROPERTY OWNERS
MERCANTILE ASSOCIATIONS
In some commercial areas the Pproduction may need to contact a mercantile
association 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. The Film & Print Office will advise when necessary.
INDMDUAL/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS
Individual/Commercial property owners are Gcontacted 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
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issued.
Confirmation from these department agendes, associations and property owners must
be obtained by the applicant and submitted during the permitting process as a
deliverable, if directed by the Film & Print Office to do so.
SUMMARY
Because no two requests are the same and due to the creative nature of the
entertainment industry, it may be necessary to impose additional requirements for a
Production. The best guideline is courtesy to the Miami Beach community. Proper
planning and notification is-the key to any successful production. Ale-matterRegardless
of the size of the Pproduction, 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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