Palmdale, CA Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

030(A) makes the permit mandatory for 'any public or private property, public right-of-way, facility or residence' used for taking motion pictures, television pictures, or still photography, which reaches student and independent shoots on city streets as well as commercial productions on private lots. 030(B) lists the only four exemptions: news media covering spontaneous, unplanned events; City-produced public access films; family video shot solely for private or family use; and filming conducted inside an established commercial studio. 020(E) to administer the chapter. 040. A denial or unfavorable condition is final unless the applicant requests a hearing in writing from the City Manager or the Manager's appeal officer within five working days, and that appeal must be heard within five working days of the request.

070 layers on liability requirements before a permit issues: general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 naming the City as an additional insured, vehicle insurance for any car operated in the right-of-way, worker's compensation coverage, a signed hold-harmless agreement, and, at the City's discretion, a refundable security deposit or performance bond to guarantee cleanup and site restoration.