Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

Chapter 160, Filming, adopted by the Township Council as Ord. No. 2019:28, does not print a street closure or road closure permit. Street impact is handled through the filming permit itself, in two places.

First, the application. Section 160-2(C)(3) requires every applicant to state the amount of space required on public streets, highways, sidewalks and similar public areas. The application goes to the Township Clerk at least 10 calendar days before the first filming date, with the filming schedule subject to the Clerk's final approval.

Second, the refusal power in § 160-3(A). The Township Clerk may refuse a permit after reviewing the application and a written report from the Police Department and other Township departments involved with the filming site, if filming at the location or time in the application would violate any law or ordinance, would unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjoining properties, or in the opinion of the Police Department would unreasonably impede the free flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise endanger the public's health, safety or welfare.

Third, police staffing in § 160-3(B). The Township reserves the right to require one or more on-site police officers in situations where the proposed production may impede the proper flow of traffic, and the cost of the officers is borne by the applicant as a cost of production. Where existing electrical power lines are used, an on-site licensed electrician can be required if the production company has none on staff.

After approval, § 160-6 sends copies of the permit to the Police Department and the Fire Safety Bureau, and the applicant must notify both 24 hours before filming. Section 160-7 requires reimbursement of lost revenue such as parking meter revenue. A denied applicant has 10 calendar days to appeal to the Township Administrator under § 160-5.