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Moreno Valley, CA Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Film location permits in Moreno Valley, CA, sometimes called film shoot permits, production permits, or filming authorizations, cover commercial photography, video shoots, and motion picture production.

Key Facts

Permit issuer
City film permit coordinator
Minimum notice
3 working days
Extended notice (traffic/safety impact)
5 working days
Required insurance
Liability + workers' compensation
Fee
Set by city council resolution
Exempt categories
7, incl. news media, studios

Summary

Moreno Valley requires a film permit from the city's film permit coordinator before anyone uses public or private property, a facility, or a residence to shoot a commercial motion picture or television production, under Municipal Code Section 5.24.030(A). Applications need at least three working days' notice, insurance, and a fee set by council resolution.

Film Permit Required. No person shall use any kind of public or private property, facility or residence for the purpose of taking commercial motion pictures or television pictures without first applying for and receiving a film permit from the coordinator designated by the city.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4887234; v10 updated 2026-04-07).

Full Breakdown

020 identifies as the city manager's office. 050 spells out what the application must contain: the production company's name and owner, the address and specific location of the shoot, the inclusive filming dates and hours, a description of the activity, the name and contact information of the person in charge, headcount for personnel, any animals or pyrotechnics involved, and the type and number of vehicles and equipment. The applicant pays a film permit application fee set by council resolution to cover processing, plus additional charges for law enforcement, traffic control, fire safety, and trash hauling, and no permit issues to an applicant who still owes the city money on a prior permit.

070(B) requires the application at least three working days before the activity, extended to five working days if the shoot will interfere with traffic or create a public safety hazard. 060 conditions issuance on a certificate of liability insurance naming the city, the Moreno Valley Community Services District, and the redevelopment agency as coinsured, a workers' compensation certificate, a signed hold-harmless agreement, and, if required, a refundable cleanup and restoration deposit. 030(B), including news media, personal-use video, and qualifying studio filming.

Violations & Fines

Filming without the required permit, or filing a materially false application, is punishable under Sections 1.01.200 through 1.01.230 per Section 5.24.100, and a false application is separately grounds for revocation under Section 5.24.080(A). The film permit coordinator can revoke a permit for noncompliance with the chapter or the permit's own conditions, and police or fire officers on site can suspend it immediately if filming poses an immediate hazard the location manager won't correct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to film a commercial project in Moreno Valley?
Yes, in nearly all cases. Section 5.24.030(A) requires a film permit from the city's film permit coordinator before using any public or private property, facility, or residence to take commercial motion pictures or television pictures. Only the seven exempt categories in Section 5.24.030(B), such as news media and qualifying studio filming, are excused.
How far in advance do I need to apply for a Moreno Valley film permit?
At least three working days before the shoot under Section 5.24.070(B). If the filming will interfere with traffic flow or create a public safety hazard, the coordinator can require the application at least five working days ahead instead.
What insurance does Moreno Valley require before issuing a film permit?
Section 5.24.060 requires a certificate of liability insurance, in an amount set by the city's risk manager, naming the city of Moreno Valley, the Moreno Valley Community Services District, and the redevelopment agency as coinsured, plus workers' compensation coverage for everyone working under the permit and a signed hold-harmless agreement.

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