St. George, UT Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Nonconstruction encroachment permit
- Application deadline
- 45 calendar days before event
- Decision issued
- At least 10 days before event
- Owner notice
- From Washington County Recorder records
- Reviewed by
- Events Review Committee (ERC)
Summary
St. George requires a nonconstruction encroachment permit before closing or restricting any public street, right-of-way, trail, or other public property, including for filming events.
Any person who intends to close or restrict any public right-of-way, trail, or other public property for nonconstruction purposes shall first obtain a nonconstruction encroachment permit... A completed electronic application on the city form... shall be submitted to the city at least forty-five (45) calendar days before the event is scheduled to take place...
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Anyone planning to close or restrict a St. George street, right-of-way, trail, or other public property for a nonconstruction purpose, including a film shoot, must obtain a nonconstruction encroachment permit under City Code section 3-11-6. The complete electronic application, with fees, is due at least 45 calendar days before the event; late submissions are not accepted. The applicant must supply a full list of property owners along the closure segment, pulled from the Washington County Recorder, so the city can notify residents and occupants. The Events Review Committee reviews the application, and the city issues a written approval, conditional approval, or denial at least 10 days before the event.
Violations & Fines
Applying less than 45 days before the event means the application is rejected outright; proceeding without an approved permit exposes the closure to enforcement as an unpermitted street obstruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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