1) All conditions imposed by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, applicable city police departments, the California Highway Patrol, and other responsible agencies concerning traffic and public safety shall be observed as though fully stated herein. Filming on a state highway or other Caltrans property requires a Caltrans film permit obtained through the California Film Commission and may require California Highway Patrol services. Filming or related activity within a County road right-of-way requires an encroachment permit from the Nevada County Department of Public Works. Filming within Grass Valley, Nevada City, or the Town of Truckee may require a separate permit or approval from that jurisdiction.
2) Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation of Permittee’s liability. Permittee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Nevada, including its elected officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers, from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages, losses, and expenses, including defense costs and attorney fees, resulting from the negligent act, willful misconduct, error, or omission of Permittee in connection with activities authorized by this permit, except for loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the County or its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers. Permittee also waives all claims against the County of Nevada, including its elected officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers, for loss or damage arising from Permittee’s activities under this permit, except for loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the County or its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3) Permittee shall maintain commercial general liability insurance covering all preparation, filming, and breakdown activities, with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 general aggregate. Automobile liability insurance shall be required when vehicles are used in connection with the permitted activities, in an amount approved by the County. Workers’ compensation insurance shall be maintained at statutory limits when required by law. The commercial general liability policy shall name the “County of Nevada, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers” as additional insureds, as evidenced by an endorsement acceptable to the County. If an encroachment permit is required, the insurance documentation shall also identify the County of Nevada Department of Public Works as required by that permit. Permittee shall provide certificates of insurance and all required endorsements before issuance of the film permit. Cancellation or material reduction in coverage shall be subject to the notice requirements established by the County’s Risk Management Office.
4) Permittee shall not conduct filming or related activity on private property without the prior written consent of the property owner or lawful occupant. Permittee shall retain documentation of that authorization and provide it to the County upon request. Permittee shall obtain any additional government permits or approvals required for the location or activities described in the application.
5) Permittee shall not discharge any toxic or hazardous substance into the environment and shall be solely responsible and liable for all identification, cleanup, remediation and removal to a proper disposal facility of any substances or materials determined to be classified as a hazardous or toxic material.
6) Authorized County representatives may inspect locations and activities covered by this permit at reasonable times during preparation, filming, and breakdown to verify compliance with the permit and its conditions.
7) This permit is issued only to the permittee identified in the approved application and may not be assigned or transferred to another person or entity without the County’s prior written approval.
8) County may immediately suspend or terminate activities authorized by this permit if permittee violates any permit condition, if operations create an imminent threat to public health or safety, or when suspension is necessary because of an emergency, road closure, wildfire condition, or lawful order of a responsible public agency. Except in an emergency or when immediate action is necessary to protect public safety, County will not unreasonably exercise this authority.
9) The parties hereto agree that the permittee, its officers, agents and employees, in the performance of this permit shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees or agents of the County.
10) No alteration or modification of this permit or its conditions shall be valid unless approved in writing by the County.
11) Permittee shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment and in the provision of services.
12) Permittee shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of any facility or institution used under this permit.
13) A copy of the approved permit shall be kept at each filming location and made available for inspection throughout all preparation, filming, and breakdown activities.
14) Permittee shall remove or leave in place any temporary or permanent improvement as directed by the County or property owner. When removal is required, Permittee shall restore the property to at least the condition that existed before the permitted activities began. Permittee shall remove all debris, trash, equipment, and other materials resulting from its activities on public or private property.
15) When authorized filming affects Old Highway 40/Donner Pass Road, Permittee shall maintain public access as directed by Nevada County Public Works, the California Highway Patrol, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, or another agency having jurisdiction. Traffic control shall be performed only under an approved traffic-control plan by personnel approved or authorized by the agency responsible.
16) Permittee shall comply with all applicable fire restrictions and all directions of the fire authority having jurisdiction. Permittee shall obtain all required permits or approvals for pyrotechnics, open flames, special effects, generators, hot work, or other activities presenting a fire risk. The County or responsible fire authority may suspend or prohibit any activity because of wildfire conditions, Red Flag Warnings, emergency-response needs, or other public-safety concerns. Permittee shall be responsible for required fire-prevention measures and for damages caused by its operations to the extent permitted by law.
17) If law-enforcement services are required, Permittee shall make arrangements and obtain approval in advance from the agency having jurisdiction. Contact the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 265-1471 or, for the Truckee area, at (530) 582-7838.
18) The approved application, including all maps, schedules, supporting documentation, agency approvals, and disclosed activities, is incorporated into and made part of this permit. Permittee shall not conduct any activity, including drone operations, use of animals or weapons, pyrotechnics, stunts, or special effects, that was not disclosed in the application and specifically approved by the County and, as applicable, any other agency having jurisdiction.
For questions or more information, contact the Nevada County Economic Development Office at 530-470-2795 (o), 530-913-1354 (c), or kimberly.parker@nevadacountyca.gov. Physical address: Nevada County Government Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959.