St. George, UT Special Events & Permits: Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Filming event permit
- Lead time
- 20 calendar days minimum
- Reviewed by
- Events Review Committee (ERC)
- Exempt
- News broadcast filming
- Decision deadline
- 10 days before event
Summary
St. George requires a filming event permit for commercial or educational filming beyond personal use, processed through the same events review committee that handles special events.
Any person who intends to engage in a filming event shall first obtain a filming event permit, location agreement, facility use agreement, and/or other permit or agreement as necessary for locations and facilities needed for or in association with the event... Once submitted to the ERC, the review and approval process for a filming event permit application shall be as described in section 3-10-4C for special events.
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 shooting a motion picture, TV broadcast, or digital media production in St. George must get a filming event permit, location agreement, and/or facility use agreement before filming. News broadcast filming is exempt. Applications go through the special events coordinator to the Events Review Committee (ERC) at least 20 calendar days before the shoot, and the review and approval process follows the same procedure the city uses for general special events under section 3-10-4C.
Violations & Fines
Filming without a permit, location agreement, or facility use agreement can lead to denial of future applications and removal from city property; applications submitted less than 20 days out are rejected outright.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a news crew need a filming permit in St. George?
How does filming review relate to special events in St. George?
Sources & Official References
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