Film productions closing Raleigh streets, sidewalks, or metered parking must obtain a Right-of-Way permit from Raleigh Transportation Services in addition to the film permit, post no-parking signs 48 hours in advance, and hire off-duty Raleigh Police officers for any closure involving a thoroughfare or intersection.
Street closures for filming in Raleigh are governed by City Code Chapter 11 Public Works and Chapter 12 Streets, which require a Right-of-Way Use Permit coordinated through Transportation Field Services. Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days before the planned closure and include a traffic control plan stamped by a certified traffic engineer for any closure lasting more than two hours or affecting a major thoroughfare like Fayetteville Street, Hillsborough Street, or Glenwood Avenue. Downtown closures are additionally reviewed by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance to avoid conflicts with First Friday, Hopscotch Music Festival, and NC State Fair shuttle routes in October. Productions must post temporary no-parking signs at least 48 hours before the shoot, notify CAT and GoRaleigh transit of any bus stop relocations, and compensate the city for lost parking meter revenue at the posted hourly rate. Off-duty Raleigh Police officers, hired at prevailing overtime rates, are required for rolling closures, intersection control, and any shoot involving pedestrian traffic redirection. Bond or insurance coverage of at least $1 million general liability, naming the City of Raleigh as additional insured, must be on file. Closures affecting fire station access require Raleigh Fire Department sign-off.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Raleigh code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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