Section 2: Location and construction of cinemas

Within the framework of the principles defined in article L. 212-6, the commission départementale d’aménagement cinématographique decides on the following two criteria: 1° The potential effect on the cinematographic diversity offered to spectators in the area of cinematographic influence concerned, assessed using the following indicators : a) The programming project envisaged for the cinema that is the subject of the application for authorisation and, where applicable, compliance with any programming…

Applications for authorisation are examined by local government departments.

I.-The Commission départementale d’aménagement cinématographique authorises projects by an absolute majority of the members present. The minutes shall indicate the vote cast by each member. The State representative in the département does not take part in the vote. II – The Commission départementale d’aménagement cinématographique (Departmental Cinematographic Development Commission) makes its decision within two months of the referral. After this period, the decision is deemed to be favourable. The members…

A cinema development licence is issued prior to the issue of planning permission, if required, or prior to the completion of the project if planning permission is not required. Authorisation is granted for a specific number of screens and seats. A new application for authorisation is required if the project undergoes substantial changes to the number of auditoria and spectator seats. The same applies if the sign or signs designated…