Film location permits in San Leandro, CA — sometimes called film shoot permits, production permits, or filming authorizations — cover commercial photography, video shoots, and motion picture production.
San Leandro Administrative Code Title 32 requires a film permit for any filming activity within City limits except news gathering. Applications must be submitted at least seven (7) working days before the planned shoot date.
Title 32 of the San Leandro Administrative Code governs film, video, and still photography production permits. The City's Film Liaison reviews each application for traffic, noise, parking, fire, and public-safety impacts. Filming in residential areas requires written notice or written permission from affected property owners or tenants when the shoot involves noise, lights, parking, or street closures near their property. Residential filming is restricted to 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; setup before 7 a.m. or any activity after 7 p.m. requires special approval. All permits require proof of general liability insurance (typically $1M minimum) naming the City as additional insured, plus payment for any required San Leandro Police or Alameda County Fire personnel before the permit is issued.
Filming without a required permit is a violation of Administrative Code Title 32 and SLMC general penalty provisions. Police may shut down the production, issue citations, and refer the producer to the City Attorney for civil action to recover City costs.
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