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A Commercial Media Filming & Photography Permit is required for any organization or individual (Event Host)
planning to take photos or record film for commercial purposes at Memorial Waterfront Park (MWP). Please
note: It is the Event Host’s responsibility to read, understand and abide by the Town of Mount Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park Special Event Rules & Regulations. All TOMP ordinances must be adhered to in the production of
any event.
Town of Mount Pleasant events have priority in use of any Town property. Events renting a facility from the Charleston
Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau take precedence (permit typically not required with facility rental unless event
will impact areas outside of the contracted rental). Special Event Permit applications are processed in order of receipt
in accordance with considerations the Town Administrator uses in deciding on the issuance of a permit.
EVENT PRIORITY
Town of Mount Pleasant, SC
MEMORIAL WATERFRONT PARK
COMMERCIAL MEDIA FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
PERMIT APPLICATION
PERMIT PROCESS
The MWP permit application process begins when the
Event Host calls the Special Events Manager (SEM) to
check date availability. A temporary hold will be placed
on the applicant’s requested date if there are no conflicts.
The applicant must submit a completed Permit Application
to TOMP in a timely manner or the date hold will be
released. Acceptance of your application should in no
way be construed as final approval or confirmation of
your request.
Please submit the appropriate application for your event
type along with all requested documents and fees via
email. During the application review process, you will
be allowed time to provide us with all pending documents
(e.g. certificate of insurance, secondary permits, etc.)
These items must be received before a Special Event
Permit will be issued. Delays in providing these items
will hinder our ability to finish our review process and
approve your application in a timely manner.
SEM reviews permits and facilitates processing through
all appropriate TOMP departments. Should there be any
specific questions or concerns about your event, TOMP
staff will contact you. During the review process you
will be notified if your event requires any additional
information, permits, licenses, certificates or fees.
Depending on the size and type of event, TOMP may
require personnel including Police and/or Fire and/or
Public Services to work the event. All Town personnel
involved during the day(s) of the event will be charged
back to the organizing agency. The Town shall determine
the number necessary to ensure the safety of participants,
minimize the inconvenience to our residents and reduce
the public liability exposure to the organizing agency,
as well as the Town. The bill will be transmitted to the
organizing agency within sixty (60) working days after
the completion of the event.
COMPENSATION FOR TOWN STAFFING
The Town of Mount Pleasant does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability
status or age in provision of services.
NON–DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Commercial Media Filming & Photography Permit
applications are due 15 days prior to scheduled filming/
photographing date(s). In some cases TOMP may
be able to process applications with shorter notice;
processing time depends on the complexity of the
shoot as well as the thoroughness of the application.
TOMP understands weather limitations to filming/
photographing dates and will make every effort to
accommodate the need for a date change on this permit.
Fees are per day and are non-refundable.
Commercial Film/Photography Fee: $200
APPLICATION DEADLINE and FEE
ExperienceMountPleasant.com
