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Roswell, GA Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Closure approval: Chief of police + director of transportation
Application notice: 2 business days before shoot
Insurance: $300,000 injury / $100,000 property
Appeal window: 5 business days to city administrator
Max penalty: $2,000 fine or 180 days jail
Exempt: News crews, students, city productions

Summary

Roswell, Georgia allows temporary road closures for approved media production permits, but Code of Ordinances Section 15.2.6 makes closure discretionary: it may be granted only 'upon approval of the chief of police or his/her designee and the director of transportation or his/her designee.' Applications need two business days' notice and $300,000/$100,000 insurance.

Road closure(s) may be granted temporarily for media production permits issued pursuant to this article upon approval of the chief of police or his/her designee and the director of transportation or his/her designee... A complete application for a media production permit shall be submitted to the community development department not less than two (2) business days prior to the date production is to begin... Reasons for denial of a media production or portrait photography permit include: The activity will disrupt traffic within the city beyond practical solution; The activity will interfere with access to fire stations and fire hydrants... In addition to or in lieu of revocation of a permit, violation of any of the sections of this article or any part thereof may be punishable as provided in section 1.1.3 of this Code.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).

Full Breakdown

1); a permit is required before any such shoot on public property, though pure portrait photography sessions under two hours are treated separately. 3 requires the media-production application, filed with the community development department at least two business days before the shoot, to list the road closures requested along with projected crew and vehicle counts and any special effects or stunts. 6 is the specific road-closure authority: 'Road closure(s) may be granted temporarily for media production permits issued pursuant to this article upon approval of the chief of police or his/her designee and the director of transportation or his/her designee,' meaning both public-safety and traffic-engineering sign-off are required before any street can close for a shoot. 5. 10). 12).

Violations & Fines

There is no separate fine for an unauthorized street closure; Section 15.2.16 punishes any violation of Article 15.2 'as provided in section 1.1.3 of this Code,' the general penalty of up to $2,000.00, up to 180 days' imprisonment, or up to 180 days of community service. The city can also revoke the underlying media-production permit and closure approval under Section 15.2.11 for noncompliance or a public-safety threat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who approves a street closure for filming in Roswell?

Section 15.2.6 requires sign-off from both 'the chief of police or his/her designee and the director of transportation or his/her designee' before any temporary road closure tied to a media production permit can be granted, so both public-safety and traffic-engineering officials must approve before a street can be closed for a shoot.

How far in advance must a Roswell filming permit be filed?

Section 15.2.3 requires a complete media-production permit application, including any requested road closures, to be submitted to the community development department 'not less than two (2) business days prior to the date production is to begin.' Portrait photography permits may be filed anytime during business hours, though historic-home shoots need a reservation.

What insurance does a film crew need to close a Roswell street?

Section 15.2.7 lets the city require a surety bond or liability insurance of at least $300,000 for personal injury and $100,000 for property damage, naming the City of Roswell as an additional insured. Higher-risk productions must obtain additional coverage beyond those minimums, and the applicant must also sign a save-harmless agreement under Section 15.2.8.

Can the city revoke an approved street closure permit?

Yes. Section 15.2.11 lets the director of community development revoke any media production permit, including its closure approval, if the application had false information, the applicant violates the permit terms, fails to pay fees or provide insurance, a disaster or emergency arises, or the shoot threatens public safety, health or welfare.

Sources & Official References

[1]Roswell Code of Ordinances - Article 15.2, Media Production Permits

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