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Crestview advances photography ordinance that allows commercial shoots and sets youth-sports vetting requirements

Crestview City Council · December 8, 2025
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Summary

Council approved Ordinance 2,013 on first reading to permit certain commercial photography on city recreational properties while creating a Parks & Recreation registration and background-check process for youth sports photographers; residents questioned scope, licensing and why background checks would apply specifically to photographers.

The Crestview City Council approved on first reading a revision to the city code that clarifies where commercial photography is allowed on city recreational property and directs staff to develop a registration and background-check policy for photographers working with youth sports.

Staff told the council the amendment retains prohibitions in some areas of city recreational property but creates exceptions for commercial photography generally, for special events, and for activities permitted by franchises or city…

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