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Knowlton adopts filming rules, seeks Film Ready NJ certification and appoints liaison
Summary
The Committee adopted a new Chapter 25 establishing a film‑permit regime (insurance, bonds, notification, potential off‑duty police) and passed resolutions to pursue Film Ready New Jersey certification, adopt a filmmakers' code of conduct, and appoint Committeewoman Adele Starrs as liaison.
Knowlton Township adopted Ordinance 2026‑11 to add Chapter 25 (Filming) to the municipal code and approved a package of resolutions to pursue Film Ready New Jersey certification. The new chapter creates a three‑member Film Commission (Mayor or designee, Municipal Clerk or deputy, and a Committee member) empowered to issue permits for filming on public lands and sets application requirements including minimum insurance limits, a $2,000 cash bond, notification of adjacent owners, and potential off‑duty police where required.
The Committee also adopted resolutions to seek Film Ready New Jersey certification, to adopt a filmmaker code of conduct and permit forms, and to appoint Committeewoman Adele Starrs as the Township’s Film Ready New Jersey liaison (conditioned on completion of the required certification course). The package passed as part of the consent agenda and on roll-call votes; the Committee said the steps are intended to promote organized filming while protecting public safety and municipal property.
