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ORD2026-005 Public Hearing - ORD2026-005 for a Code Amendment to Chapter 22 - Businesses, Article IX, of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Film Industry , Section 22-323 regarding the requirements for processing applications for film production permits and Section 22-328 regarding appeals of application denials and suspension and revocation of film production permits, and other provisions and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide

2026-03-16 · approved · minutes

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PositionCountPublished names
aye7Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay0None
recuse0None
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    Public Hearing - ORD2026-005 for a Code Amendment to Chapter 22 - Businesses, Article IX, of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances, Film Industry , Section 22-323 regarding the requirements for processing applications for film production permits and Section 22-328 regarding appeals of application denials and suspension and revocation of film production permits, and other provisions and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide

    Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item ORD2026-005

Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Latonia P. Hines · Seconder: Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould

Recorded roll call
PositionCountPublished names
aye7Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay0None
recuse0None
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