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Belmar council weighs 'film ready' ordinance; members want local control and cost protections
Summary
Councilors discussed a proposed New Jersey 'film ready' sample ordinance that would standardize fees and permit rules. Members were interested in attracting off-season filming but raised concerns about fees, local reviewing authority, insurance, public disturbance, and recouping municipal costs for police and DPW services.
Belmar — Councilors on April 28 discussed whether to adopt a sample statewide "film ready" ordinance intended to make towns easier to market to film and TV productions.
Some council members said a formal film-ready designation could boost off-season business for local restaurants and hotels. "When I talk to businesses in town, what that's bringing in particularly outside of the summer, I think that is a net good for Belmar," one council member said during the workshop discussion.
Councilors focused on…
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