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

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

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

Key Facts

Permitting authority
Film Permit Officer (city manager designee)
Minimum filing notice
2 business days
Liability insurance
$1,000,000 minimum, city as additional insured
Cleanup deposit
Up to $1,000
Exemptions
Private use, legal proceedings, news
Governing chapter
City Code Ch. 12.42

Summary

Commercial filming, videotaping and still photography anywhere in Redlands outside an established studio requires a permit from the Film Permit Officer before shooting begins. Private, criminal-investigation, civil-proceeding and news-gathering filming are exempt.

12.42.030: PERMIT REQUIRED: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to engage in the business or activity of filming, videotaping or otherwise producing motion pictures, television or still photography for commercial purposes or public exhibition at any place within the city, other than at or in an established motion picture, television or photography studio, unless such person has first been issued a photography/filming permit by the film permit officer.

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Full Breakdown

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Violations & Fines

Filming, videotaping or photographing for commercial purposes without a permit, or continuing to film after a permit is suspended or revoked, is unlawful under Sections 12.42.030 and 12.42.120(D). Permits may be revoked for material misrepresentation in the application or for conducting activities outside the permitted scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to film in Redlands?
Yes, unless you are filming solely for private or family use, for a criminal investigation or civil proceeding, or for news purposes, Section 12.42.030 requires a photography/filming permit from the city's Film Permit Officer before any commercial filming, videotaping or still photography outside an established studio.
How much notice does the city need for a filming permit?
Applications must be filed with the Film Permit Officer at least two business days before the proposed filming date under Section 12.42.060, though the city manager may need more lead time to schedule police, fire or other personnel under Section 12.42.050(B).
What insurance does a Redlands filming permit require?
Section 12.42.100 requires a certificate of insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 general liability limit naming the City of Redlands as an additional insured, plus a fully executed agreement to indemnify and hold the city harmless before the permit is issued.
Can the city charge me for police or fire coverage during filming?
Yes. Section 12.42.080 requires the applicant to reimburse the city for the actual cost of police, fire and other personnel and equipment the filming activity requires, and the city manager can demand a deposit for those estimated costs up front.

Sources & Official References

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