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Filming & Production in San Rafael, CA (2026)

1 verified filming & production rules for San Rafael, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Street Closures

San Rafael, California, in Marin County has no dedicated film-permit ordinance; instead it treats any private closure of a public street, including for filming, as a temporary encroachment requiring a minor encroachment permit.

San Rafael Street Closure Permit

Some Restrictions

San Rafael Municipal Code §§ 11.04.020, 11.04.040.010

"Temporary encroachment" means an encroachment which is intended to continue for a specified, limited period of time, not to exceed one (1) year, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:...4.Closure for limited periods of time of public streets, driveways or public areas not under control of the state or the county;...A temporary encroachment or minor continuing encroachment sha...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Rafael city rules.

Filming & Production in Marin County