Street closures for filming in El Monte require approval through the EMMC Chapter 5.64 film permit administered by the Police Department. Productions must reimburse the city for traffic control officers and notify all affected residents and businesses in advance.
Under EMMC Chapter 5.64, any film production that involves closing or partially closing a public street, parking restrictions, or rolling traffic control must obtain explicit approval as part of the film permit. The El Monte Police Department determines required officer staffing on a cost-recovery basis (overtime rate). Productions must distribute written notice to every residence and business along the affected route at least 72 hours in advance. Closures of state-owned streets (segments of Garvey Avenue and Valley Boulevard intersections with state routes) additionally require Caltrans encroachment permits. Emergency-vehicle access lanes must be preserved at all times. Closures generally are not approved between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. in residential areas due to noise rules in EMMC §8.36.040.
Closing a street without authorization is a violation of EMMC Chapter 5.64 and Vehicle Code §21465 (obstruction of public way). Administrative citations begin at $100 and escalate to $500; production may be ordered to immediately cease, and police cost recovery is billed regardless. Future film permits may be denied.
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