Highland, CA Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

Section 5.21.070 of the Highland Municipal Code sets three filing deadlines for commercial filming, counted in full working days before the desired filming date: five if no special traffic control, road closures or outdoor stunts or special effects are involved, six if special traffic control measures, outdoor stunts or special effects are involved, and twelve if road closures are necessary. Road closures carry the longest lead time in the chapter.

The coordinator's answer takes longer as well. Under § 5.21.090(C), the film permit coordinator gives the decision and conditions in writing within ten full working days when road closures are necessary, against two full working days for a basic shoot and four when traffic control, stunts or special effects are involved.

Section 5.21.090(B)(4) covers the street itself. The applicant must get approval from the coordinator to park equipment and vehicles in restricted street parking zones, vehicle weight limits must be strictly observed, and the permittee posts temporary parking control signs at locations the city approves at least 24 hours before filming begins. A condition requiring law enforcement officers can be applied to any filming that will impair the normal flow of traffic, the permittee must obtain permission from the coordinator for any road closures, and the permittee must take reasonable safety precautions so that motorists and pedestrians are adequately warned of special or modified traffic conditions.

Neighbors get notice too. Under § 5.21.100(A), the applicant notifies owners and occupants of properties affected by street closure, temporary restricted parking or other actions that affect access or parking in front of the property, at least 48 hours before filming, on a city form. If filming exceeds two days, or takes place in a residential zone between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., the notice extends to properties within 200 feet of the affected properties unless the coordinator waives it. The permit fee can include a deposit for city services such as law enforcement and traffic control (§ 5.21.080).