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Catalina is an unincorporated community (population 7,551) in Pima County, Arizona. Because Catalina is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Pima County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The street closures rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Street closures for film production on Pima County roads require an encroachment permit from Pima County Department of Transportation. Productions must provide traffic control plans, insurance, and advance public notice. State highways through unincorporated areas require separate ADOT permits.
Film productions requiring street closures on county-maintained roads in unincorporated Pima County must obtain an encroachment permit from the Pima County Department of Transportation (PCDOT). The application requires a traffic control plan prepared by a qualified professional, proof of general liability insurance (typically $1 million minimum naming Pima County as additional insured), and an indemnification agreement. PCDOT reviews the proposed closure for impact on emergency access, school routes, transit service, and general traffic flow. Partial closures with flagging may be approved more readily than full closures. Productions must provide advance notice to affected residents and businesses, typically 72 hours minimum. State routes through unincorporated Pima County (such as SR-86, SR-77, and portions of Oracle Road) require separate Arizona Department of Transportation permits. Closures near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base require military notification. PCDOT may require off-duty sheriff deputies or certified traffic control personnel during closures. All temporary signage, barricades, and traffic control devices must meet MUTCD standards.
Unauthorized road closure: Class 2 misdemeanor. Failure to follow traffic control plan: permit revocation, fines, and liability for any resulting accidents. ADOT violations on state routes: separate penalties.
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