Newport Beach, CA Special Events & Permits: Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way (2026)

46," meaning a production does not apply for a special event permit even though filming can trigger comparable street, parking, and safety impacts. 010 requires anyone using residentially zoned property, public property, or a public facility to stage, shoot, or record images for a commercial or business purpose to first obtain a film permit from the City Manager or Film Liaison. 030 sets a 14-day advance filing deadline (waivable by the City Manager or Film Liaison), requires a verified application naming the responsible person, dates, hours, locations, headcount, and equipment list, and requires an application fee plus a daily permit fee, both set by City Council resolution; student films are exempt from the application and permit fees.

040 lets the City Manager or Film Liaison approve the permit only after finding the activity will not unduly interfere with traffic, pedestrians, nearby residents' quiet enjoyment, City operations, or police protection of other areas, and will not create a fire hazard. 045 requires the permittee to indemnify the City, comply with all other laws, and deposit estimated City costs, with reimbursement due within ten days of any additional billed cost. 020. 060.