Huntington Beach, CA Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

54 of its Municipal Code, administered by the City Manager's office. 020. 070 puts the decision through a three-agency review: the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Director of Public Works must investigate the request and report back to the City Manager on five specific factors before the closure can move forward. Reviewers must determine whether the closure's timing, duration and size will substantially disrupt safe traffic flow; whether the crowd drawn by the shoot will interfere with fire, police or ambulance response to nearby areas; whether it will unduly interfere with parks, hospitals, churches, schools or other public institutions nearby; whether parking should be restricted or prohibited; and whether the closure covers all or only part of a street, including whether an intersection is involved.

Once approved, the permittee must supply barricades and warning lights acceptable to the Director of Public Works, at the permittee's expense. 050, with amounts set by City Council resolution. A refundable cleanup deposit may also be required. 060 if the permittee notifies the City Manager at least five working days before the original start date. 080 exempts government employees, network or bona fide news photographers, and aerial/aero-mapping photography from the whole chapter.