Naperville, IL Special Events & Permits: Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way (2026)

The special event application shall consolidate applications for licenses and permits that may be needed for such event, including but not limited to: (a) temporary signage; (b) amplifiers; (c) tents; (d) fireworks; (e) raffles; (f) right-of-way; (g) circuses; (h) carnivals; (i) carnival rides; and (j) filming, except that applications for a liquor license shall be applied for separately as provided by this Code. The requirements and fees for issuance of each such permit or license shall remain as otherwise provided for in the Code.1.1.Submission of Special Event Application: All applications shall be accurately and completely filled out prior to submission.

All applications for a special event permit shall be submitted to the City's Special Events Coordinator a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the proposed event. A special event permit for film production must be submitted a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the proposed filming. Applications submitted late will be considered on a case by case basis, but may be rejected for untimeliness, and/or if the annual Special Events Calendar is closed.