Denton, TX Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

An applicant for a film permit must apply for a street closing permit as provided herein if, during any portion of the filming, access to public rights-of-way are to be obstructed or denied. Any permit issued under this section may be incorporated into a film permit issued under section 16-181 of this Code.

(a)Application. An applicant must submit a request for a street closing permit at least fourteen (14) working days prior to the requested closing. The fourteen-day requirement may be waived at the discretion of the city manager.(b)Barricade plan. Upon application, the applicant must simultaneously submit a sketch indicating the area to be closed and the location of all properties adjacent to the area being closed. A traffic control plan must be submitted to the city for review and approval. The barricade plan, provided by a professional barricade company, must indicate placement of barricades, types of barricades, warning and detour signs, and shall conform with the requirements of the Barricade Manual adopted by section 25-92 of this Code, all applicable laws, regulations, and city policies, and must be consistent with good engineering practice.(c)Street closing petition. The applicant must circulate a petition and obtain signatures, names and addresses from all abutting property owners, tenants, and merchants potentially affected by the street closing.