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

B bars conducting, establishing, or operating filming activities without a valid Filming Permit. A Short-term Filming Permit, decided by the Film Liaison without a public hearing, covers filming at the same location for six or fewer days per quarter (up to 24 days a year) in residential, open space, public, and semi-public districts, or 15 or fewer days per quarter in all other districts. 76 notice mailed and posted within 300 feet of the filming location at least 14 days before any requested hearing; the permit runs up to 90 days, with one administrative extension and a further hearing-based extension available.

, extendable only on a showing of necessity that would not disturb the public, and bars noise-creating devices like bullhorns, sirens, and PA systems in violation of the city's Noise Ordinance, subject to Police and Fire Department review. 2 exempts filming for personal use or entertainment, news gathering, investigative reporting, and public or municipal access programming. B separately bars flying a drone over an active filming permit location during the permit period absent written, three-party approval.