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Crestview council advances photography-permit ordinance after public objections

Crestview City Council · October 20, 2025
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Summary

The council approved Ordinance 20 13 on first reading to create production permits for commercial photography on public property; public commenters and at least one council member warned the rules may be too broad or burdensome for small photographers. The ordinance returns for a second reading with staff asked to refine scope and vendor vetting.

The Crestview City Council voted to advance Ordinance 20 13 on first reading, creating a production-permit framework for commercial still and motion photography on city-owned public property.

City staff told the council the draft permit would apply to activity ranging from youth-sports photography to larger motion-picture productions and would set application requirements, a 90-day permit duration and tailored terms and conditions depending on the scale of the activity. Staff…

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