§ 8-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 8-02
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Sponsor” or “applicant” means the person named in an application for a Premiere Permit.
(b)“Extra large event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of 5,000 or more people; and (2) that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and/or on vehicular/pedestrian traffic, in that they include obstructions or structures such as any temporary platforms, bleachers, reviewing stands, outdoor bandstands or similar structures, or tents or canopies that require a Department of Buildings permit. This may involve, but is not limited to, significant coordination by other City agencies, including permitting agencies; a large and/or complicated permitting role by the Department of Buildings; full closure of streets and/or sidewalks; and extensive coordination among the Film Office, the Office of Citywide Events Coordination and Management (“CECM”), the Police Department, the Fire Department, and other City agencies as appropriate.
(c)“Large event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 5,000 people; and (2) that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and/or on vehicular/pedestrian traffic, in that they include obstructions or structures such as any temporary platforms, bleachers, reviewing stands, outdoor bandstands or similar structures, or tents or canopies that require a Department of Buildings permit. This may involve, but is not limited to, coordination by other City agencies, including permitting agencies; full closure of streets and/or sidewalks; and coordination among the Film Office, CECM, and other City agencies as appropriate.
(d)“Medium event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 1,500 people; and (2) that has an impact on pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and may include the presence of an obstruction such as a press riser, stage, table, or other structure. Such events require coordination among the Film Office, CECM, the Police Department, and the Department of Transportation, but would require minimal involvement of the Department of Buildings or the Fire Department.
(e)“Small event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 1,000 people; and (2) that has moderate impact on pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. Such events require some degree of coordination among the Film Office, the Department of Transportation, and the Police Department.
(f)“Extra small event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 500 people; and (2) that has low or no impact on pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. Such events require little or no coordination among the Film Office and other City agencies.
(g)“Film Office” means the office or division of an agency with authority to issue permits pursuant to 43 RCNY Chapter 8 formerly known as the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting. (Amended City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)
