COMMISSIONERS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE SUPPORTING TEMPORARY USE OF CONSERVATION LAND; INCLUDING FILM PRODUCTION AND TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENTS FOR ‘BAD MONKEY’ FILMING ON BIG PINE KEY

​MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes the temporary use of county conservation lands that do not detrimentally impact native vegetation or endangered species. The ordinance was crafted to ensure environmental protections remain in place while allowing the county to respond efficiently to unique, time-sensitive requests. Commissioners also approved two license agreements with Proximity Productions, LLC, for the temporary use of county property in Big Pine Key related to the production of “Bad Monkey.”
 
Commissioners emphasized the importance of maintaining flexibility in county policies to accommodate future filming opportunities, noting that these approvals do not establish permanent use rights or limit the county’s ability to evaluate future requests on a case-by-case basis. The board also highlighted that allowing temporary uses for film production helps the county capitalize on economic and promotional opportunities.

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