Street Closures
Filming & Production
Rules for closing streets or sidewalks for filming, including advance notice requirements, alternative access provisions, and compensation to affected businesses.
How Street Closures Rules Differ by Place
Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Film Permit Required to Close Streets
Some RestrictionsPhoenix requires a City Manager permit before any motion picture or TV production can use public streets, right-of-way, or property, with permit rules set by traffic, safety, and…
Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Filming Street Closure Rules
Some RestrictionsFilming that closes or partially closes a Berkeley street needs at least three business days' notice, or seven days if a major or collector street closes or public transit must be…
Brentwood, CA: Brentwood Street Closure Permits For Filming
Some RestrictionsBrentwood has no permit written specifically for film shoots, but a production that needs a public street closed goes through the same encroachment permit process as any other…
Carson, CA: Carson Filming Traffic Control Limits
Some RestrictionsCarson caps interim street closures for filming at three minutes at a time, no more than once every 20 minutes on major streets or 10 minutes on minor streets, under CMC § 63127.11.
Chino, CA: Chino Filming Permit Street Impact Rule
Some RestrictionsChino requires filming permit applicants to disclose expected impacts on streets and alleys and to reimburse the city for any police, fire, or public works personnel used for traffic…
Contra Costa County, CA: Contra Costa County Filming Road Closure Rules
Some RestrictionsFilming permits that require closing a county road take longer to process: Section 56-8.410 gives the Department of General Services up to ten working days to issue a permit requiring…
Cities & Counties with Street Closures Rules
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Location Permits
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Noise restrictions for film and television productions, including generator limits, amplified sound, and permitted hours of operation in residential areas.
Student Filming
Reduced-fee or fee-waiver permits available to students enrolled in accredited film programs, including documentation requirements and use limits.