Moorpark, CA Special Events & Permits: Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way (2026)
Key Facts
- Buffer distance
- 300 feet
- Time window
- 1 hr before-1 hr after
- Covers filming
- named explicitly
- Also covers
- farmers' markets, parades, fairs
Summary
Moorpark prohibits sidewalk vending within 300 feet of any city-permitted special event, including filming, from one hour before through one hour after the event.
No sidewalk vending is allowed within 300 feet of a city-permitted special event within the time period commencing one hour before until one hour after the special event. Permitted events include certified farmers' markets, and any event that requires an encroachment permit or special event permit, filming, parades, outdoor concerts, street fairs, arts shows, crafts shows, or any other permit or authorization required by the city.
B. Stationary sidewalk vendors shall be prohibited from vending in a park if the operator of the park has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or goods or merchandise by the concessionaire.
C. The city may by resolution adopt additional requirements consistent with Government Code Section 51038(b)(2)(B) for city-owned or operated parks, effective after signs are posted giving notice of such additional requirements. (Ord. 523, 7/17/2024)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978490; v10 updated 2026-07-01).
Full Breakdown
Moorpark Municipal Code § 5.62.100(A) creates a 300-foot no-vending buffer around city-permitted special events, expressly naming filming alongside certified farmers' markets, parades, outdoor concerts, street fairs, arts and crafts shows, and any activity requiring an encroachment or special event permit. The buffer runs from one hour before the event through one hour after it ends, so a film shoot with a city permit displaces sidewalk vendors from the surrounding area for its full window plus a one-hour cushion on each side.
Violations & Fines
Vending inside the 300-foot event buffer violates the sidewalk vending chapter and is enforced through its administrative citation and fine schedule, up to $1,000 for repeat offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Moorpark's vending buffer apply to film shoots?
How long does the vending buffer last around an event?
Sources & Official References
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