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Film policy revisions advanced but drone language tabled for further research
Summary
Morgan County staff proposed updates to the film permitting policy to address increased production activity and public impacts; the board voted to table the item for additional research on drone language and place it on the July 7, 2026 agenda.
Assistant County Manager Mark Williams presented proposed revisions to Morgan County’s film permitting policy and fee schedule on June 16, 2026, citing increased production activity and identified gaps since the last update in September 2019. Proposed changes would strengthen standards on traffic impacts, access to essential services, notifications, protocols for pyrotechnics and firearms use (including blanks), cleanup and restoration, and add clearer drone protocols.
The board did not adopt the proposed revisions at the work session. Instead, Commissioner Nathan Park moved, and Commissioner Ben Riden Jr. seconded, a motion to table the item so staff could conduct additional research on drone language and to place the matter under Unfinished Business for the July 7 Board of Commissioners meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not specify the draft drone provisions under consideration; the board’s directive signals staff will return with refined language and legal guidance for the July meeting.
