Agenda — Menlo Park City Council, July 26, 2022 (part 4 of 4)

Chapter 8.70 – Film Permit
Sections:

8.70.010 – Definitions.

8.70.020 – General provisions.

8.70.030 – Film permit application.

8.70.040 – Review process.

8.70.050 – Denial/revocation of film permit.

8.70.060 – Permit fees.

8.70.070 – Reimbursement and compensation for City services and use of City facilities.

8.70.080 – Appeals.

8.70.090 – Indemnification and insurance requirements.

8.70.100 – Display of film permit.

8.70.110 – Administrative regulations.

8.70.120 – Penalties.

Section 8.70.010 – Definitions.

The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed as defined in this Chapter:

1. “Applicant” means any person who seeks a permit under this Chapter for Filming Activity in the City.

2. “City property” means all real property and improvements owner, operated or controlled by the City within the City’s jurisdiction. City property includes, but is not limited to City Hall, police and fire facilities, recreational facilities, parks, libraries, streets and sidewalks, and public right-of-way.

3. “Film” shall include motion pictures, television shows or programs, commercials, digital media in any medium including film, tape, or digital format.

4. “Filming Activity” shall mean and include all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial motion pictures, television shows, or programs, commercials, digital media, still photography in any medium including film, tape, or digital format.

5. “News Media” shall mean the photographing, filming or videotaping for the purpose of spontaneous, unplanned television news broadcasts (“breaking news”) or reporting for print media by reporters, photographers or camerapersons.

6. “Permit” means a film permit issued by the City of Menlo Park Public Works Department consistent with the provisions of this Chapter.

7. “Small Operations” shall mean filming activity that: (i) involves fewer than 10 persons, (ii) does not require the closure of any portion of streets, sidewalks, public passageways, or any public property, and does not create any obstruction to free the passage of pedestrians and vehicles, and complies with all vehicle and pedestrian traffic laws, (iii) does not involve the use aerial vehicles (manned or unmanned) or any vehicles, as defined in the Vehicle Code, during Page K-2.6 Ordinance No. XXXX

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filming; (iv) does not involve any pyrotechnics, simulated or actual gunfire, or animals, except for domestic animals and/or service animals that are kept in compliance with applicable leash laws, and (v) does not require use of any city services.

8. “Studio” shall mean a fixed place of business certified as such by a local fire authority having jurisdiction where filming activities (motion or still photography) are regularly conducted upon the premises.

Section 8.70.020 – General provisions.

1. Permit Required. Except as provided by the terms of a permit, lease, or contract which has been specifically authorized by the City Council, no person shall use any City property or private property for Filming Activity without first applying for any receiving a Permit from the public works director or designee.

2. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following:

A. News Media, including reporters, photographers or camerapersons employed by a newspaper, news service, or similar entity engaged in on-the-spot print media, publishing or broadcasting, of news events concerning those persons, scenes, or occurrences which are in the news and of general public interest; or
B. Small Operations; or
C. Filming activities (motion or still photography) conducted at a Studio; or D. Photographers conducting still photography; or
E. City produced government access films.

Section 8.70.030 – Film permit application.

1. To receive a Film Permit, an applicant must complete and file an application with the public works director or designee on a form approved by the city manager or designee. The Applicant must provide the following information:

A. The name of the person, firm, or corporation employing the persons who will be performing in the Film; and
B. The name of the person(s) who will be responsible for the filming crew on location in the City; and

C. The specific location(s) where Filming Activity will take place, including a logistics plan or map showing the property to be used for the Filming Activity, including bus zones, no-parking areas, any structures to be installed as part of the Filming Activity; and D. The specific hours and dates that the Filming Activity will take place; and

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G. A description of any activity which may cause public alarm, such as the use of any animals, gunfire or pyrotechnics, low flying helicopters and/or unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”); and
H. If unmanned aircraft systems will be used, all applicable documentation (i.e., remote pilot certificate, UAS registration certificate, waivers, detailed flight plan, etc.); and I. The exact type and number of vehicles and equipment to be employed, along with a parking plan sufficient for the vehicles and equipment; and J. The extent to which permission is desire for the obstruction of or interference with normal use of public property to be used; and
K. Proof of insurance in an amount of at least $2,000,000 that will remain in effect through the duration of the Filming Activity in the City; and L. UAS pilots planning to fly under four hundred (400) feet in controlled airspace around airports must receive an airspace authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before they fly.

2. The public works director or designee shall review and issue or deny the application within 28 days of receipt of a completed application.

Section 8.70.040 – Review process.

1. Subject to the criteria for denial set forth in Section 8.60.060, the public works director or designee shall issue a Film Permit if it is determined that all of the following criteria have been met:

A. The preparation for or the conduct of the proposed Filming Activity will not unreasonably burden City resources necessary, significantly interfere with the provision of governmental services to the public, interfere with the City’s provision of public services to the public, or prohibit access to City property to the public for an extended duration while the property used for the filming activity; and
B. The preparation for or the conduct of the proposed Filming Activity will not unduly impede, obstruct, or interfere with the operation of emergency vehicles or equipment in or through the particular permit area or adversely affect the City’s ability to perform municipal functions or furnish City services in the vicinity of the permit area; and C. The proposed Filming Activity does not otherwise present a substantial safety, noise, environmental, or traffic hazard, which cannot be mitigated with the imposition of reasonable traffic control or safety measures.

2. In deciding whether to approve an application, no consideration may be given to the message of the event, the content of speech, or the identity or associational relationships of the Applicant.

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Section 8.70.050 – Denial/revocation of film permit.

The public works director or designee may deny any application for a Film Permit or revoke such a permit if the public works director or designee finds any of the following:

1. The Applicant has knowingly made a false, misleading or fraudulent statement of fact to the City in the application process; or

2. The application does not contain the information required by this Chapter; or

3. The application does not satisfy the requirements of this Chapter; or

4. The Applicant fails to comply with any conditions of approval including, but not limited to:

A. Remittance of fees, charges or deposits; or
B. Submittal of an indemnification agreement and/or proof of insurance for the Film Permit as required by the City; or
C. Timely receipt of all required approvals.

5. The Applicant has damaged City property and has not paid in full for such damage or has other outstanding and unpaid debts related to a prior film permit issued by the City.

6. The filming would occur at a location and time in conflict with another event or other activity already permitted or that can be permitted to another applicant that submitted an application first in time.

7. The filming activity would be in conflict with applicable provisions of any federal, state and/or local laws.

Section 8.70.060 – Permit fees.

Film Permit application fees for Filming Activity pursuant to this Chapter shall be established by separate resolution of the City Council.

Section 8.70.070 – Reimbursement and compensation for City services and use of City facilities.

1. The Applicant shall reimburse the City for any personnel provided to the Applicant (i.e. police, traffic safety) for the purpose of supporting Film Activities.

2. The City shall be compensated for the use of any City property or facilities to the extent that such use constitutes a cost to the public.

3. Fees for services, municipal expenses, and rental of facilities may be established by resolution of the City Council.

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Chapter 8.70.080 – Appeals.

An Applicant may appeal the denial or revocation of a permit by providing the city manager or designee written notice of appeal within five (5) days of the denial or revocation. The city manager or designee shall hold a hearing within ten (10) days of the filing of a notice of appeal, at which time the applicant may present any and all evidence, testimony, and information relevant to the city manager’s decision. The city manager or designee, within five (5) days following the appeal hearing, shall issue a decision. The decision of the city manager or designee shall be mailed or delivered to the applicant and shall be final and binding.

Section 8.70.090 – Indemnification and insurance requirements.

1. Indemnification. Each permittee shall execute a hold harmless agreement in a form approved by the City agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless and the City against losses and liabilities incurred from the willful or negligent acts or omissions of the permittee or its officers, employees, and agents.

2. Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the permittee shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of a policy of insurance from a reliable insurance company authorized to do business in the State. The policy shall be in an amount of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and shall be endorsed naming the City, its boards, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers an additional insureds for protection against claims of third persons for personal injuries, wrongful deaths, and property damage. Higher liability limits or separate aerial coverage shall be required for the use of helicopters, aerial equipment, or UAS.

3. Workers Compensation Insurance. Permittees shall conform to all applicable federal and state requirements for workers’ compensation insurance for all persons operating under a film permit.

Chapter 8.70.100 – Display of film permit.

A copy of the Film Permit shall be displayed at the filming site and shall be exhibited upon demand of any City official.

Chapter 8.70.110 – Administrative regulations.

The city manager or designee, may adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with and that further the terms and requirements set forth within this Chapter. All such administrative regulations must be in writing.

Chapter 8.70.120 – Penalties.

Any person who intentionally violates any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Violations of this chapter may enforced pursuant to any laws and remedies available to the City including but not limited to enforcement as a misdemeanor and/or public nuisance pursuant to Chapters 1.12 and 8.04 of this Code.

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1 Herren, Judi A
From: Eric Klosterman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2022 11:24 AM
To: Herren, Judi A
Cc: Burke, Tamar M.; Doherty, Nira F; Leigh Flores
Subject: Film Permit Ordinance City of Menlo Park
Attachments: 30 Mile Zone Chart.pdf
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Hi Judi,
I have reviewed your proposed film permit ordinance. My notes are as follows:
1) Only filming on City property requires a permit – many jurisdictions require a permit for public and private property, but this is up to you. Does parking on a city street while filming all on private property trigger the need for a permit? Productions often want to post “NO Parking” signs to insure they have a place to park their equipment. I would think that would trigger the need for a permit. 2) Small Operations – you define a “small operation” as fewer than 25 persons – this seems to allow fairly large groups to film without a permit – suggest reducing this to less than 10, but again, it is up to you. 3) Permit application timeframe – you say that the City manager or designee will review and approve or deny permits within 28 days. Does that mean that all applications must be submitted at least 28 days in advance? That seems like a very long time. Can this be reduced to 5 or 10 business days? Otherwise, the ordinance follows our guidelines. I am interested to know what your fee schedule will be. I have attached a copy of our 30‐mile Zone chart, which shows the fees and requirements for cities in the Los Angeles area, for comparison. Thanks.

Eric Klosterman
Permit Team Manager
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 900 | Hollywood, CA 90028
(323)817‐4105 [Office]
(213)610‐1170 [Mobile]

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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 1

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Alhambra Micky Xin
Finance Department
[email protected]
5-10 Business Days Application Fee:
$79-nonrefundable
$344 per day filming
Varies Alhambra Police
$100 per hour (4 hr min)
Alhambra Fire
Required at all times
$100 per hour (4 hr min)
p. 596 Alhambra Film Permit
Contact Public Works Department for
street closures
Ph:626.570.5021
Student Filming
Fee: $54
Ph:626.570.5138
Ph:626.570.5190 STUDENT FRIENDLY
Fax: 626.308.4868
Anaheim Film Permit
Film / Photography Regulations
Filming at ARTIC
Arcadia Diana Loli Business
License Department
[email protected]
Ph: 626.574.5430
7 Business Days Film Permit Fee:
$292.30 for first day
Still Photo Fee:
$281.10 - $84.30 each
additional day
Varies Arcadia Police
Traffic Control & Public Property
$127.00 per hour (6 hr min) Police
Officer
Ph: 626.574.5151
Arcadia Fire
$140.00 per hour (6 hr min) Fire
Fighter
Ph: 626.574.5100
p. 567 Arcadia Film Permit
Filming on Santa Anita, Baldwin, and
Huntington during racing season OctApr subject to approval Fax: 626.447.9173 $87.80 each additional
day and location for
Filming
10pm filming limit in residential areas
No Saturday or Sunday filming in
residential areas.

Processing Fee:
$10.00 & $4.00 SB1186
p. 558 Agoura Hills Film Permit
All information can be found on
website.

Anaheim
Orange County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Paul Dominguez/Assistant
Engineer
TE Department / Public
Works
[email protected]
Ph: 714.765.5099
Ph: 714.765.5183
Fax: 714.765.4667
7-14 Business Days Application Fee:
$68 Processing: $35
$10 per employee
Ph: 714.765.5194
Varies for city
property
Anaheim Police
$81.62/hr Police Officer
$100.17/hr Police Sergeant
Ph: 714.765.1893
Anaheim Fire
$100 per hour (4 hr min) fees vary -
Contact Anaheim Fire Special Event
Inspector
Ph: 714.765.4040
OR/SD
p. 768
Agoura Hills Agoura Hills Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 805.495.7521
Fax: 805.495.7621
3 Business Days
Additional days
required for more
difficult permits
No Business License
Required
Fees based upon type
of shoot. Visit city
website for more
information.

For Parks
Department
only.

L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 2

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
p. 766 No film permit information available
online
Azusa Liz Cortez Development
Services Assistant
[email protected]
Ph: 626.812.5249
Fax: 626.334.5464
7-14 Business Days Application Fee:
$193.00
Business License Tax:
$353.00 per day
City Property:
$1580.00 per
day
Azusa Police
See Film Permit Applications and
Special Provisions link for details
Ph: 626.812.3200
p. 568 Azusa Film Permit
Site inspection fees vary case-by- case
Office CLOSED on Fridays
Artesia Micah Weichbrodt
Management Analyst
mweichbrodt@cityofartesia
.us
Ph: 562.865.6262
ext. 262
Fax: 562.865.6240
1-10 Business Days Film Permit:
$400 per day
None unless
traffic control
required
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 3

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Baldwin Park Police Case-by-case
Ph: 626.960.4011
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 598 Baldwin Park Film Permit
No permit application online
Proof of insurance and business license
required
Efforts coordinated with various
departments depending on needs of
shoot
Office CLOSED on Fridays
Bell Jo-Anne Burns Associate
Planner
[email protected] g
Ph: 323.588.6211
ext. 2609
Fax: 323.771.9473
Filming Fees
Film Deposit:
$500
Processing Fee:
$172
$72 per day
Filming Fees New:
$391.00 as of

2.10.2018
Varies Bell City Police Case-by-case Ph:
323.585.1245
p. 675 No film permit information available
online
Applications to be submitted in office at
City Hall
Baldwin Park Patty Jaime
Finance Department
pjaime@baldwinpark.
com
Ph: 626.813.5210
Fax: 626.962.2625
12 Business Days Business License Fee
$165 filming permit fee
for first day
$138 for each day
thereafter
Fees include cost of
Business License
No fees paid until
application approved by
Police Department
Varies
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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 4

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
30 Business Days Film Permit Flat Rate
Fee:
$500
Business License:
$136
$200 per day NonProfit:
$100
Refundable Deposit:
$1500
Varies for cityowned
properties;
otherwise - none
Bell Gardens Police
$50 per hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 562.806.7600
p. 705 Bell Gardens Film Permit Email or mail
in application Office CLOSED on
Fridays
Bellflower Eric Nichols
Pacific Productions
Services, Inc.
[email protected]
Ph: 323.260.4777
3 Business Days Permit Fee:
$321 and $213/day for
subsequent days
Business License: Fee
waived
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 736 Bellflower Film Permit
Film friendly and committed to helping
filming industry

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Bell Gardens Erika Gutierrez Planning
Department
egutierrez@bellgarde
ns.org
Ph: 562.806.7722
Fax: 562.806.7720
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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 5

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Beverly Hills Magdalena Davis Scott
Lipke Hillary Villeno
Filming and Special Events
Office
cbhfilmpermits@beve
rlyhills.org
Ph: 310.285.2408
Fax: 310.273.0972
2-4 Business Days Film Permit Fee: $115
per day
Student Permit Fee:
$70
Schedule of
Fees
Beverly Hills Police
$111 per hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 310.550.4951
Beverly Hills Fire
$156 per hour (4 hr min) FX &
Generator
Ph: 310.550.4900
p. 632 Beverly Hills Film Permit Residential
filming restrictions STUDENT

FRIENDLY
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Brea
Orange County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Jason Killebrew City
Planner
Planning Department
[email protected]
Ph: 714.990.7143
Fax: 714.671.3694
14 Business Days
Minimum
Fees Vary
Permit Fee:
$500
Business License fee
for each day of filming -
fees may vary
Varies Brea Police Varies
Ph: 714.990.7685 ext.34
Brea Fire Varies
Ph: 714.990.7655
OR/SD
p. 709
Brea Film Permit
Scroll down to Film Permit
Check permit fees before filing
application
Deposit for clean-up may be required
Bradbury Claudia Saldana City Clerk
csaldana@cityofbrad
bury.org
Ph: 626.358.3218
Fax: 626.303.5154
2-3 Business Days License Fee:
$1030 per day
(reduced in certain
cases by City Manager
depending on
production)
Varies
Homeowners
Association Fee
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 568 Bradbury Film Permit Film day ends at
sunset.

Night filming requires additional
$1000 per day

STUDENT FRIENDLY
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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 6

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Burbank Film Permit
Office CLOSED alternate Fridays

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Ph: 818.238.5317
Burbank Unified School District
Area Requirements
permitted by FilmL.A., Inc.
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
Burbank Unified School District
Buena Park
Orange County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Rebekah Lovejoy Finance
Department
[email protected]
Ph: 714.562.3736
Fax: 714.562.3728
5-10 Business Days -
with street closure
Business License Fee:
$41.50
Permit Fee:
$300
None Buena Park Police Case-by-Case Ph:
714.562.3992
p. 767 Buena Park Film Permit
Office CLOSED alternate Fridays
Burbank James Marshall Film
Permit Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 818.238.3105
Fax: 818.238.3109
2 Business Days
Minimum - depending
on the request
Film Permit Fee:
$707 per week
$398 each day
Student:
$100 student per week
$25 student each day
City Property:
$200 per day
Contact Parks
Department for
rates
Burbank Police
$140.00 per hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 818.238.3005
Burbank Fire
$110.00 per hour (4 hr min) Fire
Safety Officer
Ph: 818.238.3473
p. 533
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30-Mile Studio Zone Chart 7

JURISDICTION CONTACT ADVANCE
NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Calabasas Teal Pacyna Building
Assistant, Calabasas Film
Permit Office
[email protected]
om
Ph: 818.224.1736
Fax: 818.224.1600
2 Business Days
(additional days
required for more
difficult permits)
Motion and Still Photo
Application:
$114
No Business License
Required
Motion Picture
Location Fee:
$455.00 per day
Still Photography
Location Fee:
$171.00 per day
Other Fees May
Apply
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 559 Calabasas Film Permit
Provide standard $1,000,000 insurance
with endorsement
Signatures required for filming outside
original hours
Earliest entry 6am / latest out 12am
Filming Hours 7am-7pm 20 Filming
Days Maximum
Film Office Hours: 7am-4pm
Carson Cristine Gaiennie Business
License Department /
Revenue Division
[email protected]
Ph: 310.952.1748
Fax: 310.830.8023
14 Calendar Days
Before Filming
Film Permit Fee:
$650.00 per week
$500.00 each additional
week
+ $100.00
refundable clean-up
deposit
Still Photography:
$100.00
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 764 Carson Film Permit
Office CLOSED on Fridays STUDENT

FRIENDLY
Fees waived for student films with
letter and ID from school
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NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Compton Triphenia Simmons,
Assistant City - City
Manager's Office
tsimmons@comptoncity
.org
Ph: 310.605.5585
Fax: 310.761.1429
1 Week - possibly
more if the permit
requires county
property. Specific cityowned property will
also determine length
of time for approval.

Film permits expire
every 2 weeks and
must be renewed
$300 1-3 days
$1000 4-6 days
$1500 7+ days
Varies if city
owned property
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
Compton Fire
$513 Fire Permit
$25 per hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 310.605.5670
p. 734 Compton Film Permit
Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs 7am-6pm Office CLOSED
on Fridays
Cerritos Mariel Angeles,
Department of Community
Development
[email protected]
Ph: 562.916.1201
2-4 Business Days Application Fee:
$50.00 (for commercial
filming on public
facilities only)
Use Charge:
$200.00 per day - to be
waived if activity
causes no disruption to
a facility
City Property:
$200/day, not
including facility
fees
(waived if no
disruption to
facilities caused
by activity)
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 767 Cerritos Film Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Commerce Rachel Baltierra Film
Location Staff Ph:
323.722.4805
ext. 2801
Maria Villasenor Film
Permit Staff Ph:
323.722.4805
ext. 2325
Fax: 323.887.4441
[email protected]
rce.ca.us
7 Days Minimum
14 Days Street
Closure
Film Permit Fee:
$500
Only for city
facilities
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 675 Commerce Film Permit
Office CLOSED on Fridays
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NOTICE

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BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Covina
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Angel Carrillo Assistant to
City Manager
[email protected]
Ph: 626.384.5410
Fax: 626.332.5427
5-7 Business Days Film Permit and
Business License:
$300 per day
None Covina Police
$85.00 per hour
2 Officers Recommended.

Ph: 626.331.3391
p. 599 Covina Film Permit
Must have business license Downtown
area has restrictions
Cudahy Sal Lopez (interim)
Planning Department
[email protected]
v
Ph: 323.773.5143
Fax: 323.771.2072
10 Business Days Application Fees:
$450
3 day limit OT varies
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 705 Cudahy Film Permit
Scroll down to Temporary Use Permit
under Planning Applications
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
Sergeant Leon Lopez
Police Department/ Film Permit
Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 310.253.6212
Fax: 310.253.6220
Cypress
Orange County
Judy Aquino
Assistant Planner
[email protected]
5-10 Business Days Film Permit Fee:
$584
Varies Cypress Police
Eileen Sweeney
$58.36 per hour
Ph: 714.229.6629
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
OR/SD
p. 767
Cypress Film Permit
May need to get a Temporary Use
Permit through the Planning
Department
Ph: 714.229.6723
Downey Lee Kirby
Fire Prevention/Permit
Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 562.904.7345
Fax: 562.869.3994
7 Business Days
10 business days for
public safety hazards
(e.g., FX /
Pyrotechnics)
Film Permit Fee:
$251
Business License Fee:
$36
Varies
$1,000 -
refundable
cleaning deposit
Downey Police
Actual cost for officers TBD
Ph: 562.861.0771
Downey Fire
$76.76 Fire Safe Officer per hour (4 hr
min)
Apparatus Standby:
$198 per hour
p. 706 Downey Film Permit
$2 million liability insurance
$10 million if it involves public right-ofway

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Ph: 562.904.7345
Waived permit fee for student films
Student productions must still pay
business license fee and refundable
deposit
Culver City FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Full Business Days
Closure requests may
require 5 days
FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)*
Rider: $137*
Still Photo: $82*
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
Varies for city
property
$400-$1500
per day
Culver City Police
Contact FilmLA first
Traffic or Crowd Control
$55 per hour (8 hr min)
Ph: 310.253.5900
Culver City Fire
Contact FilmLA first
FX & Interiors
$56 per hour (8 hr min)
Ph: 310.253.5900
p. 672
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NOTICE

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BUSINESS

LICENSE

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REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
El Segundo Hank Lu, Risk Manager
City of El Segundo
[email protected]
Ph: 310.524.2317
Fax: 310.640.0489
5 Business Days
10 business days with
street permits
Film Permit Fee:
$1310 non-refundable
application fee
Daily Film Permit Fee:
$112.00
Varies
4-hour minimum
for all locations.

See fee
schedule in
application
packet
El Segundo Police Case-by-case
Ph: 310.524.2298 $275 per hour
El Segundo Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 310.524.2845 $240 per hour
p. 732 El Segundo Film Permit
Public Right-of-Way Fee:
$802.00 per day/per area
Revisions: $203.00
Office CLOSED on alternate Fridays

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Duarte Nick Baldwin Associate
Planner
filminduarte@access
duarte.com
Ph: 626.357.7931
ext. 238
14 Business Days Public / Residential
Property:
$1300 per day
$500 refundable
deposit
$30-55 per hour
day use on a city
property
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 568 Duarte Film Permit
Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs 7:30am-6pm Office
CLOSED on Fridays
El Monte Sgt. Roger Cobian Police
Department
[email protected]
Ph: 626.580.2134
Fax: 626.454.3220
10 Business Days Film Permit Fee:
$100
Varies El Monte Police Special Officer Cost
per hour $128.22 Ph: 626.580.2110
p. 637 No film permit information available
online
$1 million insurance policy requirement
Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm Office CLOSED
on Fridays
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FilmL.A., Inc. Online Permit
Business license fee required if
production company in town for
more than 3 days
City Hall CLOSED on alternate
Fridays

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
Gardena Film Permit
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Fullerton
Orange County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days
5 business days if
reviewed by Traffic
and Engineering
FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)*
Rider: $137*
Still Photo: $82*
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
Varies Fullerton Police
Contact FilmLA first
Approx. $100 per hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 719.738.6800
Fullerton Fire
Contact FilmLA first
Approx. $106 per hour (2 hr min / Fee
during Business Hours (MondayFriday 7am-5pm, except Fridays when the city is closed.)
Approx $211 per hour (2 hr min / Fee
outside Business Hours (MondayFriday 5pm-7am, Weekends, Holidays and Fridays when the city is closed.)
Ph: 714.738.6500
OR/SD
p. 738
Gardena FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
10 Business Days
5 business days if
filmed on private
property only and the
entire activity does not
impact parking or any
other services
FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)*
Rider: $137*
Still Photo: $82*
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
None on public
property
Gardena Police Case-by-case Ph:
310.217.9670
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 733
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BUSINESS

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LOCATION FEE

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MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Solene Manoukian
Glendale Film Office City of
Glendale - Management
Services
solmanoukian@glend
aleca.gov
Ph: 818.548.4844
Fax: 818.241.5386
3 Business Days Glendale Film Permit
Filming welcome in residential and
business districts with prior approval

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Ph: 213.977.8600
Glendale Unified School District
Area Requirements
permitted by FilmLA
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
stevemspa@gm
ail.com
Ph: 818.259.5195
Ph: 818.646.2880
Glendale Unified School District
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Glendale Application Fee:
$367
Students with letter
from school:
$170
$454 per day for
street /
sidewalks
$2,288/per day
for buildings as
locations
Glendale Police Review Fee $117
Officer $147 per hour (4 hr min) when
assigned
Ph: 818.548.3115
Old Glendale PD/Jail building
available for filming
Glendale Fire Review Fee $117
Officer $135 per hour (4 hr min) when
assigned
Fire Inspection $157 per hour
Ph: 818.548.4814
p. 564
Matt Acosta
Parks Film Coordinator
[email protected]
v
Ph: 818.937.7442
Steve Pierce Film
Liaison Montrose
Shopping Park
Association -
MSPA
Sherri Servillo
Staff Services / Film Permits
[email protected]
Ph: 818.548.6452
Ph: 818.548.4911
Glendora
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Linda Lopez
Film Liaison & Senior Acct.

Tech.
[email protected]
Ph: 626.852.4811
5 Business Days Permit Fee: $750
Application Fee: $77
+ $4 for CA SB1186
Case-by-case Glendora Police
Supervisor Officer $233.99 per hr (3hr)
Officer $175.90 per hour (3 hr min)
Non Peace Officer $68.83 per hour (3
hr min)
Ph: 626.914.8273
p. 569 Glendora Film Permit
Certificate of insurance required to film
on city property
City manager reserves the right to
waive any parts of the filming policy
Filming allowed on city streets
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NOTICE

PERMIT FEE

BUSINESS

LICENSE

LOCATION FEE

POLICE REQUIREMENT FIRE REQUIREMENT
MAP
REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Hawthorne Film Permit
Office CLOSED alternate Fridays

STUDENT FRIENDLY
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Hawaiian Gardens Kevin Nguyen Planning
Technician Community
Development
[email protected]
Ph: 562.420.2641 ext.
246
Fax: 562.420.8521
30 Business Days
10-30 days expedited
permitting available
Case-by-case
$500-$1000
Temporary Use:
$107
Film Permit:
$580
Expedited: + 50%
permit cost
Encroachment:
$51
Varies
Interior / Exterior
deposits $500-
1000
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 766 Temporary Use Permit & Fees –
SEE fillable Film Permit
application, info & fees - Page 4
Hawthorne Yesenia Knight Licensing
Permit Technician
permit@cityofhawthorne.
org
Ph: 310.349.2935
Fax: 310.978.9858
10 Full City Business
Working Days
Application Fee:
$250
Film Permit:
$150/day
Stills: $150/$150
Student & non- profit:
$175
Expedite Fee: $250
less than 5 days
All fees non- refundable
Public / City
Property: $200
deposit per day
Non- refundable
cancellation
deposit if notice
less than 4
working days
Hawthorne Police
$88 per hour (4 hr min) Non-refundable
Ph: 310.349.2700
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

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BUSINESS

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
[email protected]
Ph: 818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
Kerry Kallman City
Manager
kerry@hiddenhillscity
.org
Deana Graybill City Clerk
staff@hiddenhillscity.
org
Ph: 818.888.9281
Fax: 818.719.0083
[email protected]
Ph: 818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Hermosa Beach Kambria Diers Community
Resources Department
[email protected]
Ph: 310.318.0280
Fax: 310.372.6186 ----------
- They will be making
staff changes in the near
future but currently same
contact
7 Business Days Application Fee:
$588
Still Photo:
$246
Student Fee:
$122
Business License Fee:
$4.00
City Property:
$1372-$3,078
per day
/ location
Still Photo:
$238 (first day)
$122 (each
additional day)
Hermosa Beach Police
$104 per hour per Officer
Ph: 310.524.2750
p. 762 Hermosa Beach Film Permit
$1.25 per hour (8am-8pm) $1.50 per
hour (8pm-8am)
No weekend filming
Office CLOSED on Fridays STUDENT

FRIENDLY
Hidden Hills 30 Business Days Processing Fee:
$300
Administrative
Reimbursement Fee:
$1,000 per day
City Property:
$2,500 first day
$1,000 each day
after
Parking:
$500
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 559 No film permit information available
online
City Hall has additional requirements
No large crews allowed STUDENT

FRIENDLY
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NOTICE

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BUSINESS

LICENSE

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REF

FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Huntington Beach
Regional Film
Office
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Sophia Valdivia Film
Commissioner
[email protected]
Ph: 714.969.3492
ext. 214
Ph: 714.969.3492
ext. 211
Fax: 714.969.5592
10 to15 Business
Days
Application Fee:
$150
Business License:
$123.25
Student (with Student
ID or other):
$50
Permit Issuance
Charges: Vary
Film Permit Revision
Charge:
$120
Case-by- case
(daily fees not
required for
students)
Huntington Beach Police Case-by-case
basis Marine Safety PD
Case-by-case
Ph: 714.960.8811
Huntington Beach Fire Case-by-case
basis Ph: 714.536.5411
p. 857 Huntington Beach Film Permit
City property on sliding scale based on
crew size
$1 million liability and additional
insurance required

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Hidden Hills
Community
Association Private
Gated Community
Stefany Tristan Operations
Manager
[email protected]
Ph: 818.227.6657
Fax: 818.888.6113
90 Business Days Varies Fees Vary
$10,000 -
$25,000 per day
Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff Station Case
by case basis
Ph: 818.878.1808
p. 559 No film permit information available
online
Permission must be granted by city and
HOA board members' approval must be
met

PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY
Filming hours vary

TWO DAYS OF FILMING ALLOWED

PER CALENDAR YEAR
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Huntington Park Police
Captain Al Martinez
[email protected] Ph:
323.826.6649
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
FilmL.A., Inc. Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Huntington Park Jordan Martinez Assistant
Planner
[email protected]
Ph: 323.584.6283
Minimum 14 Business
Days depending on
complexity
Permit Application Fee:
$265 + $10 each
additional day
Varies L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 675 Huntington Park Film Permit
Film permit packet cancellation fee for
less than 2 working days notice
Office CLOSED Fridays
Industry
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
$50/+ per
location
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 678
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Shalonda Stringer Financial
Supervisor 310-412-5500
sstringer@cityofin
glewood.org
Inglewood Police
Staffing levels / city personnel
determined based on security, traffic
control and production request. Fees
for city staffing will be determined at
time of application submission.

Detective Luis Jaramillo
[email protected] g
Ph: 310.412.5464
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Inglewood 2 Business Days Permit Fee:
$635 (fee waived for
students with school ID
and letter)
Public Property:
$220 first day
$110 each additional
day
Private Property:
$44 1st day
$22 each additional day
Staffing fees calculated
upon submission of
application
Parks, City Hall:
$1,500 per day
and location
Public Right of
Way: $1032 per
day and location
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 703 Inglewood Film Permit Scroll down to
Film Permit
Production changes or cancellations
must be submitted to Film Permit
Coordinator 24 business hours prior to
scheduled start of filming

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student film productions are exempt
from the permit fee, depending upon
the film activity
Other fees may apply for city
services/personnel
Maria Heaney Finance
Department
mheaney@cityofingle
wood.org
Ph: 310.412.5500
Fax: 310.330.5711
Irwindale Jesus Hernandez
Community Development
[email protected]
ov
Ph: 626.430.2252
Fax: 626.962.2018
10 Business Days Film Permit Fee:
$400 if submitted with
10 days advance
notice. If less than 10
business days the
permit fee is $750. If
less than 5 business
days the permit fee is
$1500.

Business License:
$459
Varies Irwindale Police
Must speak with Sergeant Gatto to
obtain fees
Ph: 626.430.2244
p. 598 Irwindale Film Permit Scroll down to
Film Permit
Certificate of insurance required
Office CLOSED on Fridays
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
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Christina Nguyen
Administration Department
[email protected]
Ph: 818.790.8880
Fax: 818.790.7536
La Canada-Flintridge Film Permit
No filming on Sundays and holidays -
Only 6 days of filming allowed. If more
days are requested a letter must be
sent to the City Manager to approve or
deny.

Thomas Dang
Film Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 818.583.4310
La Canada-Flintridge Unified
School District Area Requirements
permitted by FilmL.A., Inc.
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
La Canada Unified School District
La CanadaFlintridge5 Business Days Non refundable
Application Fee:
$200.00
Permit Fee:
$100.00
Neighborhood
Notification Fee: $1 per
mailing of each
envelope
Public Right of
Way/City Property Use
Fee: $1,500 per day
Traffic Engineer Review
(if applicable): $175 per
hour
$1500 per day
for public right of
way including
parking on street
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph:
213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 535
La Habra
Orange County
David De Leon Community
Services - until mid
August of 2022 / retiring
[email protected]
Ph: 562.383.4206
Ph: 562.905.9708
Fax: 562.905.9603
7 Business Days Application Fee:
$87
Administrative Fee:
$124.56
Per Car Fee:
$15.00
Traffic Administrative
Fee:
$135.00
None La Habra Police
$110 per hour
Ph: 562.383.4300
OR/SD
p. 738
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
La Habra Film Permit
$1 million insurance liability required
Food wagons require business license
+ O.C. help permit

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FilmLA Online Permit System
City Hall CLOSED on Fridays

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
La Mirada Film Permit
Office CLOSED on Fridays
Norwalk - La Mirada Unified
School District Area Requirements
permitted by FilmLA
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Norwalk - La Mirada Unified
School District
La Habra Heights
Los Angeles
County
FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
4 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
La Habra Heights Fire
Contact FilmLA first
Case-by-case
Ph: 562.694.8283
p. 708
La Mirada Temporary as of 6.1.2022
Emma Leon Business
License Desk
eleon@cityoflamira da.org
Ph: 562.943.2350
Fax: 562.943.3666
4 Weeks Permit Fee:
$374
Deposit:
$1000
Business license varies
based on gross
receipts
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 737
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La Palma
Orange County
Scott Hutter Community
Development
scotth@cityoflapalma
.org
Ph: 714.690.3340
ext. 3336
Fax: 714.523.2141
3 Business Days for
Application
10 business days for
an application with
street closure
Business License Fee:
$14 per day
Reimbursement of
direct costs for all city
personnel used (Police,
Building, and/or Public
Works), based on the
current year’s budget (6
hr min)
Public Property:

Varies
Private Property:

None
La Palma Police Case-by-case Ph:
714.690.3370
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
LA/SD p.
767
La Palma Film Permit
Scroll down to Film Permit under
Planning Applications
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from
7:30am until 12noon
Special permit committee issues
special permits
Any filming requiring a street closure
will require written consent from 75% of
the property owners on the block(s)
affected by the closure

STUDENT FRIENDLY
To be exempt, students and nonprofits provide letters proving non- profit status
L.A County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
La Puente Juan Galvan Assistant
Planner
[email protected]
Ph: 626.855.1558
10 Business Days
Special traffic control
measure: 14 business
days
Permit Fee:
$424
Business License:
$145
Plus $5 per employee
No location fee
for city property
Parks Fee:

LA County Sheriff
$109.73 Bonus Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility: 4 hrs.

Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 638 La Puente Film Permit
Scroll down to Film Permit under
Planning
Indemnification and insurance must be
provided for the city
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FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Lawndale Film Permit Insurance
required
Office CLOSED on Friday

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Lawndale Elementary School
District Area Requirements permitted
by FilmLA
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Lawndale Elementary School District
Lakewood Joan Banfield Senior
Account Clerk
[email protected]
Ph: 562.866.9771
ext. 2622
Fax: 562.866.0505
10 Business Days
Prior to Filming
Business License:
$85
+$5 additional each
cast and crew member
Amplified Sound Fee:
$25
Permit Application
Processing Fee:
$255
State Fee: $4
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 766 Lakewood Film Permit Scroll down to
Film Permit
Application under Miscellaneous
Permits and Forms
Certificate of insurance required
Lawndale Joshua Aasness
Accounting Specialist
jaasness@lawndalecit
y.org
Ph: 310.973.3246
Fax: 310.970.2183
10 Business Days Motion: $515 per day
Business License Fee:
$148 + $10 per
employee
Still Photography:
$258 per day
Varies L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
L.A. County Sheriff p. 733
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
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FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Long Beach Tasha Day Manager/Film
Commissioner
tasha.day@longbeac
h.gov
Ph: 562.570.5333
Fax: 562.570.5335
3 Flexible Business
Days
Non-refundable
Application Fee: $368
Filming $525 per day
Still Photography
Application Fee: $132
$158 per day
Student Application
Fee:
$35
Park/Beach:
$800-$815
Long Beach Police
$129.62 Lieutenant
$115.01 Sergeant
$88.71 Officer
Ph: 562.570.7260 or 5273
Long Beach Fire
$107 per hour (4 hr min)
$130 Spot Check
Ph: 562.989.7206
p. 795 Long Beach Film Permit
Proof/certificate of insurance required

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Los Alamitos
Orange County
Ron Noda Development
Services Director
rnoda@cityoflos
alamitos.org
Ph: 562.431.3538
Fax: 562.493.0678
45 Business Days Permit Fee:
$250
Business License Fee:
$75
Case-by-case Los Alamitos Police Case-by-case
Ph: 562.594.7234
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
OR/SD
p. 797
Los Alamitos Film Permit
Office CLOSED alternate Fridays
Open Fridays until 4pm
Lomita Laura Macmorran City
Planner
[email protected]
m
Ph: 310.325.7110
ext. 120
Fax: 310.325.4024
3 Business Days from
completing application
10 business days for
traffic closure
Permit Application Fee:
$188.50
Business License Fee:
$97 per day
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 793 Lomita Film Permit Insurance required

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FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
FilmL.A., Inc. Online Permit System
Also issues permits for:

LAX - Los Angeles World Airports
/ Los Angeles Community Colleges LA
Pierce & LA Harbor
Filming welcome in
FilmLA Offices

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Offers altered fees for students / nonprofits
Student Filmmakers
Los Angeles Unified School
District Area Requirements permitted
by FilmLA
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles
City
3 Business Days
4 business days if
posting required
FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
City Property:

Varies
City Parks:
$450/film & day
Prep & Strike
$150 LA
City Park Film
Office
Ph:
323.644.6220
Fax:
213.847.6056
L.A. City Fire Film Unit
$118 an hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 213.978.3820
L.A. County Sheriff p. 634
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
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FilmLA Online Permit System
Beaches and Harbors - Filming

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Los Angeles Community
College District
Los Angeles
County
FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
County Property:
$400 per day
Prep/Strike:
$100 first 3 days
$400 per day
after
Dept. of Parks
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 634
Filming welcome in
FilmLA Offices
Los Angeles Community College
District Area Requirements permitted
by FilmLA
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FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Malibu
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Manhattan Beach Janeth Medina
jmedina@manhattanbeach.
gov
Ph: 310.802.5410
15 Business Days Application Fee
Film:$528
Still Photography: $208
(fees waived for
students upon proving
non-profit with school
letter and ID)
Film:
$2500 major
impact
$1500 minor
impact
Still:
$500 major
impact
$300 minor
impact
Manhattan Beach Police
$154.19 per hour for officer
$191.44 per hour for sergeant
Ph: 310.802.5140
Manhattan Beach Fire
$237.79 per hour and/or fire code
permit
Ph: 310.802.5200
p. 732 Manhattan Beach Film Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Lynwood Anel Zarate Community
Development
[email protected]
.us
Ph: 310.603.0220
ext. 256
Fax: 310.639.6957
3 Business Days Application:
$100-$200 per day
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 705 No film permit information available
online
Office CLOSED on Fridays
Malibu Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 805.495.7521
Fax: 805.495.7621
2 Business Days
(additional days
required for more
difficult permits)
Fee based upon the
size and type of shoot
No business license
required
For Parks
Department
only.

L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 629 Malibu Film Permit
Provide standard $1,000,000 insurance
with endorsement
Signatures required for filming outside
original hours
Earliest entry 6am / latest out 12am
Filming hours: 7am-10pm No Sunday
filming
20 filming days maximum
Film Office Hours: 7am-4pm
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FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Heather Gibson Film Office
[email protected]
s
Ph: 626.303.6609
Monrovia Permit
Certificate of insurance required Film
liaison required for filming
$30/hr STUDENT FRIENDLY
City Hall CLOSED on Fridays
Heather’s back up: Tina
Cherry Ph: 626.256-8226
[email protected]
Montebello Michael Chee
Deputy Director of Public
Affairs
[email protected]
om
Ph: 323.887.1200
ext. 201
Fax: 323.887.1464
3 Weeks Minimum Business license
requirement
Film Permit Fee -
$1,465
Fire Inspection - $448
(based on 4hr
minimum)
Business License
application - $80
Business License Fee:
$165.82/day
Varies Montebello Police
Contact: Cpt. Louis Lopez for
requirements and fees.

Phone: 323-887-1285
Montebello Fire
Filming Permit: $1,465 (includes
permit review and 2 hrs of inspections
- during business hours)
$116.00 per hr (4 hr min) after- hour
inspections and/or stand-by FSO
Special permit required for
pyrotechnics, special effects, etc.

Fire Marshall Dan Sifuentes
Ph: 323.887.1211
p. 676 Montebello Film Permit
You need to fill out a business license
application for filming permit. There’s a
film permit fee plus fees charged for
actual costs incurred by the city staff.

For more information please call
Business License Division at 323- 887-
1449
Maywood Calvin Ko Building &
Planning
calvin.ko@cityofma
ywood.org
Ph: 323.562.5723
Fax: 323.773.2806
3 Business Days Permit Fee:
$450
Flat Rate Business
License:
$50
Still Photography:
$45
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 675 Maywood Film Permit
Off duty police officers required when
fire officers needed
Residential filming restrictions
Office CLOSED on Fridays
Monrovia Minimum 5 Business
Days
Non-refundable
Application Fee: $772
for first day and $515
for each day after
(application fee waived
for students)
Fee for filming in
Old Town:
$1545 per day
Historic
Preservation
fee: $75
Monrovia Police
$113.00 per hour for Monrovia Police
Officer (4 hr min)
Only required for traffic control or
closures
Captain Heath Harvey
Ph: 626.256-8095
[email protected]
Monrovia Fire
$87.00 per hour for Monrovia Fire
Officer (4 hr min)
Only required for special effects or
filming in the Mountain Fire Zone
Laura Bednar, Inspector
Ph:626-256-8110
[email protected]
p. 567
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FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
Norwalk Film Permit Residential filming
restrictions
Office CLOSED on alternate Fridays
Norwalk - La Miranda Unified
School District Area Requirements
permitted by FilmLA
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600 ext. 616
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Norwalk - La Miranda Unified
School District
Monterey Park FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
Varies Monterey Park Police
Contact FilmLA first
$101 an hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 626.573.1311
Monterey Park Fire
Contact FilmLA first
$101 an hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 626.307.1262
p. 636
Norwalk Martha Robles Finance
Department Clerk
[email protected]
Ph: 562.929.5713
Ph: 562.929.5356
Fax: 562.929.5056
2-7 Business Days -
depending on
production size
Permit Fee: (non- street
closure)
$519
Permit Fee: (with street
closure)
$910
Road Use Permit:
$180.50
Business License:
$37.50
$6 per employee +
processing fee
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 736
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FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Pasadena Rochelle Branch Film
Commissioner - Cultural
Affairs Manager, Planning
Department
rbranch@cityofpasad
ena.net
Ph: 626.744.3964
ext. 6915
Ph: 626.744.7062
ext. 7311
3 Business Days
5 business days for
city hall and lane
closure
Public: $1031.18 per
day
Private: $809.58 per
day
Stills: $67.72 per day
Handheld video, crew
and cast fewer than 20:
$435 per day
City Streets:
$252 per hr
City Facilities:
$167 per hr
Pasadena Police
$95 per hour (6 hr min) Police Officer
$115 perm (6 hr min) Police Supervisor
$120 police vehicles/per moter
$71.70 per hour (6 hr min) Film Monitor
Ph: 262.744.4241
Pasadena Fire
$226.00 per hour (4 hr min) Fire
Officer $214 Fire Safety Spot Check/
per spot check
Ph: 626.744.4655 ext.75
p. 565 Pasadena Film Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Office Hours
Mon -Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm Fri 8am5pm
Office CLOSED alternate Fridays
Palos Verdes
Estates
Briana Laszlo Finance
Analyst
[email protected]
Ph: 310.750.9809
Fax: 310.378.7820
7 Business Days
Minimum
Flat rate per permit:

Motion $575 Still
$250$1000 per day -
private
$2500 per day -
commercial
$1000 per day -
parklands
$1000 per day - coastal
Varies Palos Verdes Estates Police
$750 deposit per officer
Ph: 310.378.4211
p. 792 Palos Verdes Estates Film Permit
Scroll down and to your left apply for a
commercial film permit
Paramount John Carver Community
Assistant Development
Director
jcarver@paramountci
ty.com
Ph: 562.220.2048
Fax: 562.220.2051
1 Business Week
(flexible)
Business License:
$131
$1 per employee over
25 in crew
$2500 refundable
deposit for FX/Pyro
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 735 Paramount Film Permit Application
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Georgette Contreras
Filming Coordinator
gimpecoven@picorivera.org
Ph: 562.801.4329
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
Hector Hernandez Sr.

Planner
Ph: 562.801.4340
hhernandez@picorivera.org
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Pico Rivera 5-10 Business Days Application Fee:
$350/ simple shoot
$700/ complex shoot
Processing Fee:
$100 simple -$200
complex per day
Use Fee:
$100-$200 per
day
(use of city
facilities)
Plus required
personnel costs
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 676 Pico Rivera Film Permit
Office CLOSED on alternate Fridays
Rancho Palos
Verdes
Mary Hirsch
Parks & Recreation
[email protected]
Ph: 310.544.5260
Fax: 310.544.5294
3 Business Days -
Private Property
10 Business Days -
City Property
10 Business Days -
Road Closures /
Traffic Control
Application Fee:
$275 on private
property
$654 on city property
Rush Processing Fee:
$407 Extended-Hours
Fee: $177 per hr
Business License:
$152 for calendar year
(prorated quarterly)
+ $4.00 SB 1186
Fee
Daily Use Fee:
$500 -
$2500 on city
property
$25/hour city
staff monitoring
charge on city
property
no daily charge
for private
property
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 822 Rancho Palos Verdes Film Permit
As of 6.2.2018 Cancellation Fees apply
equal to the Film Permit Application
Fee
Filming only 7am-7pm

STUDENT FRIENDLY
All fees waived for student films except
city staff monitoring charge (for city
property only)
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Redondo Beach Curt Mahoney Deputy Fire
Marshall
curt.mahoney@red
ondo.org
Ph: 310.318.0663
Fax: 310.376.3407
7 Business Days Business License Fee:
$342 per day
Flat Rate Film Fee:
$735
Varies Redondo Beach Police
Varies Depending on the Activity
Ph: 310.379.2477 ext. 2493
Redondo Beach Fire FSO $90 per
hour
Engine Company $960 (4 hr min)
$240 each additional hour
Ph: 310.318.0663 ext. 4338
p. 762 Redondo Beach Film Permit
$1000 refundable deposit required
Residential filming restrictions

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Fees waived with school letterhead,
school ID, and school's insurance
Office CLOSED On Fridays
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Rolling Hills Private
Gated Community
John Signo Planning
Director
[email protected]
Ph: 310.377.1521 ext. 200
Fax: 310.377.7288
None No Fee
Permission to access
community granted by
home owner only
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 793 No film permit information available
online
Guard gated community with
Homeowner Association (HOA)
entrance via guest list only
No permit required
Filming is granted by individual
homeowner permission Entrance via
HOA guest list only
Ph: 310.544.6222
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$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Rosemead Annie Lao
Planning Department
[email protected]
4 Business Days (may
vary based on extent
of filming)
Permit Fees: $100 per
working day
Commercial Filming:
$400 per working day
+ $800 per night
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 596 Rosemead Film Permit
Kinson Wong
[email protected]
g
Ph: 626.569.2140
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
San Fernando FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
15 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
Varies San Fernando Police
Traffic & Crowd Control
$77 an hour Sergeant $98 an hour Ph:
818.898.1250
L.A. City Fire Film Unit
$118 an hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 213.978.3820
p. 482 FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
City manager has the right to waive
fees for non-profit projects and student
films
Rolling Hills Estates Carol Corea Administrator
Assistant
[email protected]estates.ca.us
Ph: 310.377.1577
ext. 105
Fax: 310.377.4468
At least two weeks
advance notice
Additional notice
recommended and
may be required for
larger productions
Permit Fee: $350
Motion Picture Private /
Residential: $500 per
day
Motion Pictures Private
Public Property or any
Non-Residential:
$1000 per day
Still Pictures on Private:
$100 per day / Still
Photography on public
$200 per day
City Business License:
$154 + $4 SB1186
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 793 Rolling Hills Estates Film Permit
Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm Fri
7:30am-4:30pm
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San Gabriel Jackie Wong Community
Development Department /
Executive Assistant / Film
Permit Coordinator
[email protected]
10 Business Days Application:
$130
Filming Fee:
$580 per day
City Employee:
$93 / hr
Street Closure:
$250
*Arranged by Janet Sherman
San Gabriel Police Traffic & Crowd
Control
$123 an hour (2 hr min)
*Arranged by Janet Sherman
San Gabriel Fire
$123 an hour (2 hr min)
p. 596 San Gabriel Film Permit
No film permit required for personal use
still photography

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Ph: 626.308.2806 ext.
4621
Fax: 626.458.2830
*other facility usage and
personnel fees may
apply
Ph: 626.308.2828 Ph: 626.308.2880 Daily fee waived for student productions, application fee still applies
San Marino Nicole Cuadros
City Manager's Office
ncuadras@cityofsanm
arino.org
Ph: 626.300.0781
10 Business Days
(20% of permit fee if
less than 10 business
days' notice)
Permit Processing
Fees: Stills:
$135 per day Motion:
$270 per day
Depends on
Location
San Marino Police
Traffic Control and Public Prop
$60 an hour + 20% Admin Fee (4 hr
min)
San Marino Fire Interiors only
$70 per hour (2hr min) + 20% Admin
Fee
p. 596 San Marino Film Permit
Lacy Park $2000 per day Huntington
Library $1000
Office Hours:

Fax: 626.300.0709 Permit Fees: Stills
Public:
$1000 per day Movie
Private:
$500 per day Movie
Public Streets:
$2,500 per day Public
Parks & Buildings:
$2000 per day
No overtime rates
Ph: 626.300.0720
No overtime rates
Ph: 626.300.0735 ext. 37
Mon, Wed-Fri 8am-12pm Tues 8am4pm
or by appointment
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Santa Clarita Colleen Brutz – Film
Program Specialist
Matthew Curran – Film
Permit Technician
Jennifer Jzyk – Film Permit
Technician
Evan Thomason –
Economic Development
Associate film@santaclarita.com
Ph: 661.284.1425
Fax: 661.286.4001
3 Business Days -
Private Property
5 Business Days (with
confirmed location) -
City- Owned
Properties
5 Business Days - for
any requests with
SFX, gunfire, aerial
activity, or that
necessitate a
signature survey
Motion Picture Permit:
$390
Movie Ranch Motion
Picture Permit: $156
Still Picture Permit:
$120
Road Use- Parking:
$319 per day and
location Road Use
(ITC/Driving): $256 per
day and location
Road Closure:
$709 per day and
location
Private Property:
contact owner
directly
City-owned
Properties:
contact film
office for
property and
monitor rates
*Contact Film Office
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 4550 Santa Clarita Film Permit
Insurance naming city as additional
insured required Primary and noncontributory language required Special endorsement required

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Permit fee and review fee waived for
students with appropriate
documentation and insurance
Notification charge can also be waived
if the student distributes them
themselves
Non-profits: Permit fee and review fee
waived with a 501c3 letter
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Santa Fe Springs Maribel Garcia
City Manager’s Office
maribelgarcia@santafes
prings.org
Ph: 562.868.0511
ext. 7569
Fax: 562. 863.3741
7 Business Days - for
normal
filming
10 Working Days - for
road closures and
SFX
Film Permit Fee without
Special Effects: $625 +
Cost + $57 per day for
shoots longer than 3
days
Film Permit Fee with
Special Effects: $910 +
Cost + $57 per day for
shoots longer than 3
days
Varies Santa Fe Springs Police
Manpower determined by Police
Department
Ph: 562.409.1850
Santa Fe Springs Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 562.944.9713
p. 706 No film permit information available
online
Need insurance at $1 million per
occurrence
Contact city manager’s office for
application
FilmLA Online Permit System
Signature surveys required from
businesses for afterhours filming
Separate fees for pier and promenade
City Hall CLOSED on alternate Fridays

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
Seal Beach
Orange County
Only part of
Tim Kelsey Community
Services Manager
[email protected]
v
3 Weeks*
*depending on
production size
Seal Beach Police
Traffic & Crowd Control: Case-by-case
Orange County Fire
Case-by-case
LA/OR p.
826
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city in 30-Mile
Studio Zone Ph: 562.431.2527
Life guard: Case-by-case Ph: 714.573.6000 Parking on beach lots charged at regular rate - contact Aamco Parking
Mr. Terry Turner
ext. 1341 Ph: 562.799.4100
Fax: 562.493.9857 Ph: 949.252.0678
Santa Monica FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
5 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
Beaches and
Pier:
$1,086.35-
$1,323.52;
City Hall:
ext. $1,588.22
int. $2,647.04
Parks: from
$1,058.82 to
$1,323.52
(based on crew
size)
Santa Monica Police
Contact FilmLA first
Traffic & crowd control public property
$217.26 an hour (8 hr min)
Plus a $94.43 per day for additional
vehicle
Ph: 310.458.8474
Santa Monica Fire
Contact FilmLA first
Interiors & pier (with a generator) &
F/X $224.58 an hour (8 hr min)
Fire vehicle of $66.40 per day/ per
Officer
Ph: 310.458.8652
p. 671
Application Fee:
$157
Still Photography:
$104
Expedited Application
Fee:
$314
Business License Fee:
$25 - one day shoot
$30 per day or
$219 per year
$500 refundable deposit
General
Location:
$422
Pier/Park:
$314
Lifeguard
Station:
$209
City Hall:
$209
City Jail:
$524
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Sierra Madre Lawren Heinz Film Monitor
lheinz@cityofsierram
adre.com
Ph: 626.355.7135
ext. 704
Fax: 626.836.6656
5 -10 Business Days
(varies with special
effects)
Film: Refundable
Deposit $2222
less than 5 cast/crew:
$300 per day
6-50 cast/crew:
$1000 first day
$750 each additional
day
50 or more cast/crew:
$1783/+ first day
$1,428/+ each
additional day
City Property:
$1,096/+ per day
Business License:
$42
Photography:
$300/+ per day
Varies
$1000 per day
- city property
$90 per day -
stills
$1500 -
overnight
Business
License: $35
Sierra Madre Police
Traffic control
$121 an hr (4 hr min)
Ph: 626.355.1414
Sierra Madre Fire
Fire Permit (If needed) $73 per day
Fire Safety Office: $121 an hr
Ph: 626.355.3611
p. 567 Sierra Madre Film Permit
Fee schedule in place Business district
filming restrictions
$2000 deposit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Fees may be waived for student
productions, but staffing fees will still
apply. If the production uses a
generator or requires ITC, the PD or
FSO must be scheduled.

L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Signal Hill Martha Baez Community
Service Department
mbaez@cityofsignalh
ill.org
Ph: 562.989.7374
Fax: 562.989.7393
15 Business Days Permit: $265 Varies Signal Hill Police Traffic and Crowd Control (varies by
location)
Ph: 562.393.7200
p. 795 Signal Hill Film Permit
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Ventura County Fire
Review Fee Filming: $228 Review
Fee Still: $152 Review Fee Student:
$228
Additional Permit Required from
VCFD for Pyro/FX: $266
Simi Valley Film Permit
$75 per 100 ft of city posted no parking
signs
$288 Encroachment Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Lori Ross
Filming Fire Safety Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 805.947.8535
Ph: 805.389.9710
Fax: 805.383.4766
Rancho Simi Recreation and
Park District
Nikki Davy Administrative Secretary
Ph: 805.584.4415
Rodrigo Pelayo, Interim
Planning Supervisor
rpelayo@soelmont e.org
Ph: 626.579.6540
ext. 3247
Fax: 626.579.2409
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
Colby Cataldi
Director of Community
Development and Public
Works
[email protected]
(626) 579-6540 x3218
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Simi Valley
Ventura County
Myana Barajas and Josh
Terry Customer Services
Representative - Film
Permits
City of Simi Valley
locationfilmingpermit
@simivalley.org
Ph: 805.583.6736
Fax: 805.583.6399
7-10 Business Days
2 Business Weeks
- for street closures
Permits: Business Tax
Fee $100 per day
$295 Temp Use Permit
Major $755 /2 days
Minor $360 /2 days
None Simi Valley Police
Officer $101 Sergeant $123 Lieutenant
$143 per hour (2 hr minimum)
Ph: 805.583.6950
LA/VN p.
478
South El Monte 2 Business Weeks Film Permit: $1368 None L.A. County Sheriff $109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 637 No film permit information available
online
Contact Enforcement for permit
application
Office CLOSED on Fridays
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FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
South Pasadena Joan Aguado Film Liaison
jaguado@southpasad
enaca.gov
2 Business Days Permit Fees:

Commercial/City/ Res
Prop
$729.50 per day
$144.50 stills
For public
property only
$150 per hr city
facilities
South Pasadena Police
$70 an hour (8 hr min)
Ph: 626.403.7270
South Pasadena Fire
$70 an hour (8 hr min) case-by-case
p. 595 South Pasadena Film Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Ph: 626.403.7263 Ph: 626.403.7300
Fax: 626.403.7251
Stanton
Orange County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Carlos Castellanos
Community Development
[email protected]
v
Ph: 714.890.4228
Fax: 714.890.1443
2 Working Days - for
approval and
issuance of a “normal”
permit
4 Working Days - for
traffic control which
exceeds 3 minutes,
stunts, or special
effects
Permit Process:
$385
Business License may
fall under vehicle tax
fee $40 with one time
$110 processing fee
Location Permit
Fee:
$385 per day
Orange County Sheriff Case-by-case
Ph: 714.647.7000
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
LA/OR p.
797
No film permit information available
online
10 Working Days - for
road closures
Office CLOSED on Fridays and daily
12-1pm
South Gate FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
$536 per day
Swim Center:
$2651 per day
Sports Center:
$2651 per day
Parks and Rec
Facilities: TBD
South Gate Police
Contact FilmL.A., Inc. first
Case-by-case fees
Ph: 323.563.5436
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 705
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$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Thousand Oaks Film Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Conejo Recreation and Park
District Film Permit
Lori Ross
Filming Fire Safety Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 805.947.8535
Ph: 805.389.9710
Fax: 805.383.4766
Conejo Recreation and Park District
Former MGM Ranch
Matt Kouba
Park Superintendent
Ph: 805.381.2735
Temple City Sandra Scott Interim
Planning Secretary
[email protected]
Ph: 626.656.7316
Ph: 626.285.2171
ext. 4347
3-10 Business Days Business license fee:
$172
Processing fee: $29
Permit fee: $145
Fee per day: $110
State fee: $4
Varies
Additional fees
for use of staff
or city owned
facilities,
including parks
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 597 Temple City Film Permit
Extra charges for the Performing Arts
Pavilion Gazebo
May assess fee for road closures

STUDENT FRIENDLY
No charge for student films
Thousand Oaks
Ventura County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Steve Barragan Special
Event
Film Permit Processing
[email protected]
Ph: 805.449.2298
Fax: 805.449.2350
5 Business Days Business License:
$61
$10 per day Motion
Picture:
$247 per day
Photography:
$164 per day
Public Streets:
$1,000 ($600
non-profit)
City Property:
$2,000
($1,600 nonprofit)
Thousand Oaks Police
Manpower determined by Police
Department
Ph: 805.494.8200
Ventura County Fire
Review Fee Filming: $228 Review
Fee Still: $152 Review Fee Student:
$228
Additional Permit Required from
VCFD for Pyro/FX: $266
LA/VN p.
526
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Torrance Please contact Special
Events and Film Office for
any questions
Ph: 310-618-2456
10 Business Days Varies Torrance Police
$151 per hour (6 hr min)
Torrance Fire
TBD
p. 763 Torrance Film Permit
Office CLOSED on alternate
[email protected] Fridays
Ph: 310.328.3456 Ph: 310.781.7000
FilmLA Online Permit System
Caterers need Business License
$150
Health Inspection fee for catering trucks
and craft services providers
Business District filming restrictions

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
Motion Picture
Production - $301 First
Day, $96 Each
Additional Day Private
Motion Picture
Production – Public
$662 First Day, $345
Each Additional Day
Still Photography Public
or Private $232 Per
Vernon FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: Film: $863
(up to 10 locations over
a 2 week period)
Rider: $137
Still Photo: $82
Rider: $28
Notification/Radius:
$215 minimum (fee
varies with radius)
Monitor/Hour:
$41.00 1st 8 hours
(overtime rates apply)
*Non-Refundable
City Street Use:
$650 per day
City Property
Use Fee:
$500 per day
Private Property
Location Fee:
$150 per permit
Vernon Community Police
Contact FilmL.A., Inc. first
$75.00 per hr (2 officials min)
Ph: 323. 587.5171
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 674
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$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
West Covina Jerry Rivera
Planning Division
[email protected]
g
Ph: 626.939.8422
2 Weeks & major
productions 4 weeks
Permit Fee: Application
$2,696
+ $96.36 per hour in
staff time
Security and cleaning
deposit of
$1,020
Varies West Covina Police
Two police officers will be required on
site at the rate of $346.10 per hour for
both officers.

Ph: 626.939.8557
West Covina Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 626.939.8824
Production Facilities: Film Permit -
$299+stand-by fees
p. 598 West Covina Film Permit
Certificate of insurance and property
owner's permission required
Office CLOSED on Fridays
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Walnut
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Melanie Maio Public
Information Officer
Ph: 909.348.0704
[email protected]
2 Business Days -
normal
4 Business Days - for
traffic control
10 Business Days -
for road closures
Non Refundable Filing
Fee: $250
Business License:
$5 for each day + $4
assembly bill fee
A maximum $45 per
day if filming exceeds 9
days
Varies
$500 per day on
city property
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 639 Walnut Film Permit
Office CLOSED on Fridays
West Hollywood Eddie Robinson Film
Liaison
[email protected]
Ph: 323.848.6489
Fax: 323.848.6561
3 Business Days Fee Schedule Varies L.A. County Sheriff $109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 592 West Hollywood Film Permit Hour
parking restrictions
Street Closures:
$500-$2000 (first hour)
$500-$2000 (each additional hour)
Office CLOSED on alternate Fridays
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$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Westminster
Orange County
Only part of city in
30-Mile Studio
Zone
Linh Doan, Administrative
Assistant to the City
Manager & City Council
[email protected]
Ph: 714-548-3178
An applicant will be
required to submit a
permit request at least
two business days
prior to the date on
which such person
desires to conduct an
activity for which a
permit is required. If
such filming activity
interferes with traffic
or involves potential
public safety hazards,
an application may be
required at least 5-7
business days in
Permit Application Fee:
$195
Motion-private
property:
$200/day
Still-private
property:
$100/day
Motion-city
property:
$400/day
Still-city
property:
$200/day
Westminster Police
Case-by-case Ph: 714.898.3315
Orange County Fire
Case-by-case Ph: 714.573.6000
LA/OR p.
827
Westminster Film Permit

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Westlake Village Carol Kramer, Deputy City
Clerk
[email protected]
Ph: 818-706-1613
Fax: 818.706.1391
15 Business Days Permit Application Fee:
$250
Filming Deposit:
$500
Public Property:
$500 per day
Private Property:
$300 per day
F/X $1,000 per day
Hold harmless
and 1 million dollar
liability policy and
additional insured
endorsement
None L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
p. 557 Westlake Village Film Permit
No filming after 9pm unless approved
No directional signage allowed
Filming in residential areas only from
7am-7pm
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FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
FilmLA Online Permit System
Los Angeles
Community
Redevelopment
Agency - CRA/LA
Disbanded

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Whittier Helen Gonzalez Senior
Engineering Technician,
Public Works Engineering
Division
hgonzalez@cityofwhi
ttier.org
Ph: 562.567.9516
Ph: 562.567.9500 /
9999
Fax: 562.567.2874
5 Business Days Application Fees: Film -
$400
Still Photography -
$200
Business License Fee:
$64 each year per
project
Ph: 562.567.9860
None Whitter Police
Para-Police Officer: $108.87 per hour
Police Vehicle: $14.08 per hour Total:
$122.95 (3 hr min)
Ph: 562.567.9211
p. 707 Whittier Film Permit
Public use fee on certain city property
Filming 6am-10pm

STUDENT FRIENDLY
No fees for student filming
Other Permit Offices Located in the 30-Mile Studio Zone FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
1 Business Week $500 per day
$1000 security deposit
None L.A. City Police
Retired / Off Duty Officer: $66.20-
$76.75 per hour (8 hr min / OT after 8,
Double after 12)
Active Officer: $74 per hour (2-4he min
/ flat rate / no motorcycle fee)
$75 per day for Motorcycle, per officer
Ph: 213.486.0621
L.A. City Fire Film Unit
$118 per hour (4 hr min)
Ph: 213.978.3814
p. 634
Los Angeles
County
Unincorporated
Areas
FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
2 Business Days FilmLA Fees
Application: $863 Rider:
$137
Still Photo: $82 Rider:
$28
Notification/Radius:
$215
Monitor/Hour:
$41
L.A. County Road
Inspection Fee:
$420
L.A. County Road
Application Fee:
$191
L.A. County
Encroachment Fee:
$347
County Property:
$400 per day
Prep/Strike:
$100 first 3 days
$400 per day
after
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 634
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Orange County
Unincorporated
Areas
Janice Arrington Orange
County Film Commissioner
jarrington@filmorang
ecounty.org
Public Property Only:
$400 per day - film
$150 per day - stills
$200 per day - prep
and strike
None Orange County Sheriff Case-by-case
Ph: 949.248.3550
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
OR/SD
p. 829
Permit calls go to the Orange County
Film Commission first
Orange County Parks Film Permit
Ph: 949.246.9704
Filming Inquiries &
Permit calls go to
the Orange County
Film Commission
first
Non-refundable
application fee:
$69.95
Kellee Vessey Film Permit
Coordinator
Orange County Parks &
Recreation
Kellee.Vessey@ocpar
ks.com
2 or 3 Business
Weeks
Security Deposit:
$1,000
OC Parks:
$400 per day
**Old county
court house has
own fees**
Orange County Sheriff Case-by-case
Ph: 949.248.3550
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
Ph: 949.585.6447 /
6463
Ph: 866.627.2757
Fax: 714.973.3336
Mustapha Balkis OC
Development Services
Encroachment Permits OC
Public Works
mustapha.balkis@oc
pw.ocgov.com
Ph: 714.667.8844
Fax: 714.667.7522
Public works permit:
3 Business Days
$69.99 NonRefundable fee
https://ocpublicworks.co
m/
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Ventura County
Ventura County has
many different
permit
jurisdictions. Each
has their own fee
structure and
permitting process.

Knowing the location
will determine the
requirements, fees,
and advance notice.

Bill Bartels Film Liaison
Ventura County Film
Commission
[email protected]
Ph: 805.409.9947
The range for permits
in Ventura County is
anywhere from 3 Days
to 30 Days, depending
on jurisdiction and
impact
(standard/waivers)
assessment.

Each Jurisdiction
requires both a
film permit and
business tax license
permit for film. These
fees are set annually by
the
jurisdictions and
updated.

Varies by
jurisdiction
Internal Jurisdictions:

Ventura County Sheriff
Ventura County Fire LA/VEN
p. 492
Please make sure you are clear on
what jurisdiction creates the
regulatory layers for a location.

Permit calls go to
the Ventura
County Film
Commission first
Piru (Unincorporated
Ventura County)
5 Days
Piru (Unincorporated
Ventura
County)
Piru
(Unincorporated
Ventura County)
Thousand Oaks Police Department Lori Ross
Filming Fire Safety Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 805.947.8535
Fax: 805.383.4766
(Use this GIS
Map resource to
determine
jurisdiction)
Simi Valley 5 days Simi Valley Simi Valley Simi Valley Police Department Fire Questionnaire: Jurisdiction for all permitting agencies, in Ventura
County, in the Zone.

If you have any
question, please call
or email the film
liaison, Bill Bartels
(805) 409-9947
bill@edcollaborative
.com
Rancho Simi Valley
Recreation and Parks
District
5 Days
Rancho Simi Valley
Recreation
and Parks District
Rancho Simi
Valley
Recreation and
Parks District
Moorpark Police Division
Mountains Recreation
& Conservation
Authority Case by
Case (as fast as
possible)
Mountains Recreation &
Conservation Authority
Mountains
Recreation &
Conservation
Authority
Public Roads in the
County Area: California
Highway Patrol
Moorpark
4 Weeks for public
property/2 Weeks
Private Property
(must be submitted in
person)
Moorpark
Thousand Oaks
5 Days
Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks
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10 Business Days
Minimum
Insurance required CHP required if filming on county roads or state highways
State Permit & Monitor Fees
Varies based on needs of the
production
Angeles National Forest Online Permit
Application
Army Corps of
Engineers
Department of
Defense
Primary Contact: Brian Lee
(213) 452-3126

Secondary Contact:

Lynette Ulloa (213) 452-
3145
The Corps must
receive the application
and initial deposit at
least 30 days prior to
the film date.

All fees must be paid
5 days prior to film
date.

Non-Refundable
Application Fee:
$750
Student and Non- Profit
Groups:
$300
$50 each additional day
Processing Fee:
$300
Prep/Strike:
$100 per day
Corps Monitor $80 per hour (8 hr min)
(Federal holidays and Easter Sunday:
$160 per hour)
Corps Safety Officer $150 / hour if
needed due to unusual activities
p. 502-
503
p. 531
& 561
Army Corps of Engineers Film Permit
Must obtain a standard liability
insurance policy in the amount of
$500,000 per person in any one claim
and an aggregate limit of
$2,000,000. Property damage
coverage must be at least
$100,000. A copy of the bond and
insurance policy or a Certificate of
Insurance must be furnished to the
Corps prior to issuance of a permit.

Govern. or Corps shall not be named
coinsured.

Other Permit Offices Located in the 30-Mile Studio Zone - FEDERAL Angeles National
Forest
Considered within
the Secondary
Studio Zone: Lake
Elizabeth Lake
Hughes
Angela Stever Special
Uses
Angeles National Forest
[email protected]
p: 661.269.2808 x249
f: 661.269.2825
Film crew:

Motion Picture:
1-10 - $285.12
per day 11-30 -
$380.13 per day
31-60 -
$950.36 per day
60+ -
$1,144.07 per
day
Still
Photography:
1-10 - $95.06
per day 11-30 -
$285.12 per day
31-60 -
$475.18 per day
60+ -
$475.18 per day
p. 504-
511
Officer Jon Dockweiler
CHP Media Relations Officer
[email protected] Cell:
213.703.2070
Type of monitor determined by CHP
Liaison 4 HR MIN:
$105.91 Officer per hr.
$128.44 Sergeant per hr.
$133.97 Motorcycle Sergeant per
hr.
$110.12 Motorcycle Officer per hr.
$1.45/mile vehicle
$1.31/mile motorcycle
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Los Angeles
National Cemetery -
Department of
Veterans Affairs -
Temoc Meza Director Los
Angeles National Cemetery
cuauhtemoc.mezadavila@
va.gov
Case-by-case, One
week flexible
Donation of a standard
daily location fee would
be appreciated
$1 million liability
insurance policy
L.A. City Police
Retired / Off Duty Officer: $66.20-
$76.75 per hour (8 hr min / OT after 8,
Double after 12)
Active Officer: $74 per hour (2-4hr min /
flat rate / no motorcycle fee)
L.A. City Fire Film Unit
$118 per hour (4 hr min, plus 1 hr of
travel)
Ph: 213.978.3814
p. 631 https://www.cem.va.gov/facts/Filming_a
nd_Photography_Guidance.asp
National Cemetery
Administration -
West Los Angeles
Ph: 310.268.4030
Fax: 310.295.7977
$75 per day for Motorcycle, per officer
Ph: 213.486.0621
No film permit online
A script must be provided for filming of
any type. A narrative description of all
photo shoots is required.

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Cannot close cemetery or prevent
anyone from visiting gravesites
Santa Monica
Mountains National
Recreation Area
Preston DeCorte Office of
Special Park Uses
Ph: 805.370.2308
Ph: 805.370.2300
10 Business Days $175 non-refundable
application fee for
photography
Varies - inquire with Permit Coordinator Varies depending on location in park p. 625- 630
Santa Monica Mountains Film Permit
[email protected]
[email protected]
Veterans
Administration
Greater L.A.

Healthcare System
No filming
permitted until further
notice
p. 631-
632
No crew parking provided
Veterans
Administration
Long Beach
Healthcare System
Richard Beam Director of
Public Affairs & Community
Relations
[email protected] Case-by- case
p. 796 No film permit information available
online
Ph: 562.826.5498
There are no
longer location
fees for
filming . Still
Photography:
1-10 $50
11-30 $150
30+ $250
else fee per day
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State of California David Booth
Caltrans Permits State
Highways & Roads
[email protected]
Ph: 323.818.4104
4 Business Days
15 Business Days -
minimum for road
closures
No Permit Fee
State Permit and
Monitor Fees
None Type of monitor determined by CHP
Liaison 4 HR MIN:
$105.91 Officer per hr.
$128.44 Sergeant per hr.
$133.97 Motorcycle Sergeant per hr.
$110.12 Motorcycle Officer per hr.
$1.45/mile vehicle
$1.31/mile motorcycle
Vijay Mepani
Deputy State Fire Marshall
[email protected]
Cell: 213.700.5884
Ph: 323.817.4108
N/A CFC Online Permit Application
Officer Jon Dockweiler
CHP Media Relations Officer
[email protected]
Cell: 213.703.2070
State of California Tiana Reynolds - State
Buildings & Facilities /
Northern and Central CA
State Parks Permit
[email protected]
4 Business Days No Permit Fee
State Permit and
Monitor Fees
None

NO WEEKEND

FILMING MOST
Parks monitor hourly rates are “portal to
portal” (generally add one hour of time,
6 hr min)
Type of monitor determined by State
Parks
Vijay Mepani
Deputy State Fire Marshall
[email protected]
Cell: 213.700.5884
Ph: 323.817.4108
N/A CFC Online Permit Application
Filming welcome in CFC office When
filming in CFC office either CHP or CFC
staff are assigned
Ph: 323.817.4112 BEACHES AND

PARKS /

BUILDINGS
AND
Type of monitor determined by State
Agency

ANY STATE BUILDING OR CFC

OFFICE AVAILABLE ONLY ON

WEEKENDS
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State of California Catherine Adamic Southern
CA State Parks Permits
[email protected]
4 Business Days No Permit Fee
State Permit and
Monitor Fees
None

NO WEEKEND
Parks monitor hourly rates are “portal to
portal” (generally add one hour of time,
6 hr min)
Vijay Mepani
Deputy State Fire Marshall
[email protected]
N/A CFC Online Permit Application
Ph: 323.817.4107 FILMING MOST Type of monitor determined by State Parks
Cell: 213.700.5884
Ph: 323.817.4108

BEACHES AND
PARKS
Angeles District Filming Coordinator
AngelesDistrict.Filming@parks
.ca.gov
Ph: 818.880.0358
State of California Officer Jon Dockweiler CA
Highway Patrol Statewide
Film Media Relations
[email protected]
Cell: 213.703.2070
4 Business Days No Permit Fee
State Permit and
Monitor Fees
None Type of monitor determined by CHP
Liaison 4 HR MIN:
$105.91 Officer per hr.
$128.44 Sergeant per hr.
$133.97 Motorcycle Sergeant per hr.
$110.12 Motorcycle Officer per hr.
$1.45/mile vehicle
$1.31/mile motorcycle
Vijay Mepani
Deputy State Fire Marshall
[email protected]
Cell: 213.700.5884
Ph: 323.817.4108
N/A CFC Online Permit Application
All rates 4 hr minimum
Mountains
Recreation
Conservation
Authority (MRCA)
René Garcia
Filming Manager
Mountains Recreations &
Conservancy Authority
Los Angeles River Center
and Gardens
[email protected]
Ph: 323-221-9944 ext 139
None - ASAP
turnaround
None Case-by-case Case-by-case L.A. City
L.A. County Ventura County
depending on park location
LA/VEN
Varies
MRCA Film Permit
Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA)
A local government public entity established in 1985 pursuant to Joint Powers Act to manage Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy land Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC)
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p. 4373 FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
p. 4369 FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
Student Filmmakers
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
Locations Outside the 30-Mile Studio Zone Considered within the 30-Mile Studio Zone by the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers - AMPTP and various Unions
Agua Dulce FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days Application: $863 Rider:
$137
Still Photo: $82 Rider:
$28
Notification/Radius:
$215
Monitor/Hour:
$41
L.A. County Road
Inspection Fee:
$420
L.A. County Highway
Road Application Fee:
$191
L.A. County
Encroachment Fee:
$347
County Property:
$400 per day
Prep/Strike:
$100 first 3 days
$400 per day
after
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
Castaic FilmLA
Los Angeles Film Office
[email protected]
Ph: 213.977.8600
Fax: 213.977.8601
3 Business Days Application: $863 Rider:
$137
Still Photo: $82 Rider:
$28
Notification/Radius:
$215
Monitor/Hour:
$41
L.A. County Road
Inspection Fee:
$420
L.A. County Highway
Road Application Fee:
$191
L.A. County
Encroachment Fee:
$347
County Property:
$400 per day
Prep/Strike:
$100 first 3 days
$400 per day
after
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
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Chris Mowry
Park Superintendent
[email protected]
nty.gov
Ph: 661.257.4050
Fax: 661.257.3759
p. 4369 FilmLA Online Permit System
Special launching permits required if
shooting on the lake
Filming allowed only on weekdays
Tiana Reynolds State
Buildings & Facilities
Permits
[email protected]
Ph: 323.817.4112
Fax: 323.860.2972
Castaic Lake Filming Guidelines
Lake administered by LA County Parks
& Recreation
Filming in the water requires a state
permit
Castaic Police
Ph: 661.257.0881
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
CFC Online Permit Application
Matt Kouba
Park Superintendent
[email protected]
Ph: 805.495.6471 ext.
1112
Ranger Staff
Ph: 805.402.9551
Varies Processing Fee:
$120
Still Photography:
$150 per day Staff: $57
per hour
Varies
If your
application is
approved, then
a filming fee will
be determined
Ventura County Fire
Review Fee Filming: $228 Review
Fee Still: $152 Review Fee Student:
$228
Additional Permit Required from
VCFD for Pyro/FX: $266
VEN p.
525
CRPD Film Permit
Michele Mills Reservations
[email protected]
Ph: 805.495.6471
Lori Ross
Filming Fire Safety Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 805.947.8535
Ph: 805.389.9710
Fax: 805.383.4766
Castaic Lake
May require two
permits - CFC (only
if on State Property
DWR) & FilmL.A.,
Inc.
7 Business Days Application Fee:
(Motion)
$863.00 per permit
(Still Photo)
$82.00 per permit
Varies L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
Conejo
Recreation and
Park District
Former MGM
Ranch
Only part of
district in 30- Mile
Studio Zone
Consult with Park Superintendent
Ph: 805.381.2735
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$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 600 FilmLA Online Permit System

STUDENT FRIENDLY
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242

FAIRPLEX
Los Angeles
County Fairgrounds
Carol Rushton
[email protected]
Ph: 909.865.4042
Cell: 909-524-2182
2 Business Days
Minimum
$15 per vehicle
$5 per person catering
buyout
Security/EMT required
Refundable damage
deposit: varies
Minimum
$5,000 per day
per location; ½
price for set- up
and strike
L.A. County Sheriff
$109.73 B1 Deputy
$133.10 Sergeant
Patrol Station/Facility min: 4 hrs
Susana Hernandez Film Unit
Coordinator Email: (preferred)
[email protected] Ph: 213.229.1672
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Ventura County Sheriff Case-by-case
CHP on Ventura County roads
Ph: 805.477.4100
Fillmore Fire FEES VARY
Ph: 805.524.3701
Keith Gurrola
Fire Chief, City of Fillmore
Ph: 805.524.3701
VEN p.
456
Fillmore Film Permit
California Highway Patrol
Cheryl Waters Filming
Coordinator Public Affairs
[email protected]
Ph: 949.252.5048
Fax: 949.252.5141
Minimum 10 Business
Days and 30 Business
Days for larger
productions
$325 - $1000 Varies John Wayne Airport Filming
Guidelines & Permit
Mustapha Balkis OC
Development Services
Encroachment Permits OC
Public Works
mustapha.balkis@oc
pw.ocgov.com
Ph: 714.667.8844
Fax: 714.667.7522
Fillmore
The entirety of the
City of Fillmore is
not considered
within the 30- Mile
Studio Zone.

Information
provided for
convenience.

Patrick Maynard Fillmore
Film Commission
[email protected]
Ph:(805) 946-1919
3 Business Days Application $200
$300 per day
No Business License
Fee
If within
business district
$200
If shooting
outside $100
John Wayne Airport
Orange County
Orange County Sheriff Case-by-case
Ph: 949.248.3550
Orange County Fire Case-by-case
Ph: 714.573.6000
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CFC Online Permit Application
Personnel Reimbursement Fees Only
State Permits and Monitor Fees
MGM Ranch
Airport Filming
Letter of Intent required
Tech scout, one week in advance,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
only
Ontario Film Permit
Ontario Film Permit
Day time filming in residential zones,
100% signatures required
Dan Bell
Communications &
Community Relations
Director
Communications
Department
T: (909) 395-2400
M: (626) 298-4297
[email protected]
[email protected]
Leo Carrillo
State Beach
Catherine Adamic Southern
CA State Parks
[email protected]
Ph: 323.860.2960
ext. 107
Fax: 323.860.2972
4 Business Days No CFC Permit Fee
Review Fee – simple
production:
$65.00 per day Review
Fee – complex
production: $200 per
day
None Parks monitor hourly rates are “portal to
portal” (generally add one hour of time;
6 hr min)
Type of monitor determined by State
Parks
Angeles District State Parks
[email protected] a.gov
Ph: 818.880.0358
Vijay Mepani
Deputy State Fire Marshall
[email protected]
Cell: 213.700.5884
Ph: 323.817.4108
p. 625
See Conejo Recreation and Park District Above
Ontario Fire
Depends on production needs
Fire Engineer Scott Williams is the
contact for the Ontario Fire
Ph : (714) 878-5769
[email protected]
SBD p.
642
Ontario Tanya Spiegel
Communications
Coordinator
Communications
Department
T: (909) 395-2081
M: (951) 751-9841
[email protected]
7 Business Days
Minimum
Street closures
including sidewalks
require 10-15 days
with encroachment
permit approval from
Engineering
Business License Fee:
$246 + tax
Varies Ontario Police
Ph: 909.395.2001
Fax: 909.395.2797
Ontario Fire
Fire Engineer Scott Williams is the
contact for the Ontario Fire
Department Ph: (714) 878-5769
SBD p.
642
Ontario Airport ONT Airfield Operations
Ph: 909.544.5431
[email protected]
1 Month Application: $200 Average quote
$7,000 to
$10,000 per day
Based on time
needed /
personnel /
autos
Airport Bureau
Depends on production needs
Ph: 909.395.2000
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FILM PERMIT INFORMATION

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Film Permit Coordinator
[email protected]
(805) 654-2457
5 Business Days Application: $324 TBD Ventura County Sheriff's Office Case-bycase CHP on Ventura County roads
Ph: 805.477.4100
Ventura County Fire
Review Fee Filming: $228 Review
Fee Still: $152 Review Fee Student:
$228
Additional Permit Required from
VCFD for Pyro/FX: $266
VEN p.
457
Piru Film Permit
Piru Neighborhood Council
Ph: 805.521.1333
Jeri Cooper
Ventura County Parks
Manager
(805) 654-3968
[email protected]
Filming on the Road
pwa.transpermits@ventura.
org
(805) 654-2055
Officer Jon Dockweiler
CHP Media Relations Officer
[email protected] 213.703.2070
Type of monitor determined by CHP
Liaison 4 HR MIN:
$105.91 Officer per hr.
$128.44 Sergeant per hr.
$133.97 Motorcycle Sergeant per hr.
$110.12 Motorcycle Officer per hr.
$1.45/mile vehicle
$1.31/mile motorcycle
Lori Ross
Filming Fire Safety Coordinator
[email protected]
Ph: 805.947.8535
Ph: 805.389.9710
Fax: 805.383.4766
L.A. County Fire Film Unit Film: $282
Still Photo (crew > 16): $277 Still
Photo (crew < 16): No fee (Up to 3
locations/permit) Fuel-Dispensing
truck/vehicle inspection: $208
Pyro.& Special Effects: $288

FIRE SAFETY OFFICER (FSO)
$196.99 per hr (4 hr min)

FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (FSA)
$56.55 per hr (4-8 hours)
$84.83 per hr (8-12 hours)
$113.10 per hr (12+ hours)
p. 640 Pomona Film Permit
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STUDENT FRIENDLY
[email protected] Ph:
818.364.8240
Fax: 818.364.8242
Piru
Pomona Roberto Curiel
Community Services
Division
Ph: 909.620.2301 / 7740
Ph: 909.620.2311 / 2321
[email protected].
ca.us
5 Business Days Pomona Fees:
$500 for up to 14 days
In excess of $100 each
additional day
Varies Pomona Police
$110.00 per hour Police Officer (3 hour
min)
Ph: 909.620.2155
Contact Roberto for police
This zone chart is updated annually. Revisions are made when submitted by individual jurisdictions. Film Liaisons in California Provided by the CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION https://film.ca.gov Page K-2.65
City Manager's Office
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 www.menlopark.org

STAFF REPORT
City Council
Meeting Date: 7/26/2022
Staff Report Number: 22-150-CC
Informational Item: City Council agenda topics: August 2022 Recommendation
The purpose of this informational item is to provide the City Council and members of the public access to the anticipated agenda items that will be presented to the City Council. The mayor and city manager set the City Council agenda so there is no action required of the City Council as a result of this informational item.

Policy Issues
In accordance with the City Council procedures manual, the mayor and city manager set the agenda for City Council meetings.

Analysis
In an effort to provide greater access to the City Council’s future agenda items, staff has compiled a listing of anticipated agenda items, Attachment A, through August 23, 2022. The topics are arranged by department to help identify the work group most impacted by the agenda item.

Specific dates are not provided in the attachment due to a number of factors that influence the City Council agenda preparation process. In their agenda management, the mayor and city manager strive to compile an agenda that is most responsive to the City Council’s adopted priorities and work plan while also balancing the business needs of the organization. Certain agenda items, such as appeals or State mandated reporting, must be scheduled by a certain date to ensure compliance. In addition, the meeting agendas are managed to allow the greatest opportunity for public input while also allowing the meeting to conclude around 11 p.m.

Every effort is made to avoid scheduling two matters that may be contentious to allow the City Council sufficient time to fully discuss the matter before the City Council.

Public Notice
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Attachments
A. City Council agenda topics: August 2022
Report prepared by:

Judi A. Herren, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk AGENDA ITEM L-1 Page L-1.1
Through August 23, 2022
Tentative City Council Agenda
# Title Department Item type City Council action
1 Master Fee Schedule ASD Public Hearing Approve
2 Receive and file June 2022 quarterly investment report ASD Consent Receive and file3 Aquatics operator - Analysis/RFP study session CA, LCS Study Session Direction to staff 4 Approve funding for 335 Pierce Road (predevelopment CLT, loan authorization docs) CDD Regular Approve 5 Housing Element Update water supply assessment CDD Regular Adopt resolution6 SB 9 Implementation: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments CDD Public Hearing Adopt ordinance 7 Adopt Community Amenity Implementing Regulations and Updated Amenities List CMO Regular Adopt resolution 8 Adopt Resolution to continue conducting the City’s Council and advisory body meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns for the public (copy) (copy) (copy) CMO Consent Adopt resolution9 BlocPower: prevailing wage CMO City Council Initiated Items Decide, Direction to staff 10 Confirm voting delegate for the League of California Cities annual conference CMO City Councilmember Report Decide11 First reading ordinance: prohibiting use of park lands for any other usages CMO Regular Approve12 Proclamation: Menlo Park Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors Showcase winner CMO Proclamation No action 13 MPMC City Council vacancies CMO, CAO Regular Direction to staff 14 Special events and film ordinances-second read/adopt CMO, CAO Consent Adopt ordinance 15 City observances based on holidays of religious origin LCS Consent Direction to staff16 Commemorative park amenities policy LCS Informational Receive and file17 MPCC project updates: Community survey, budget LCS Study Session Direction to staff18 Updates about city-hosted community events and observances LCS Informational No action 19 Adopt Resolution to authorize the PW director to execute the financial assistance agreement with Bureau of Reclamation for the water and energy efficiency grant, if awarded PW Consent Adopt resolution20 Approve preferred design for Middle Avenue Complete Streets project PW Regular Approve21 Confirm existing public improvement agreement with Greystar for Menlo Uptown or update to remove improvements on Willow Road PW Regular Approve 22 Policy on installing stop signs and stop sign installations at three locations PW Regular Approve 23 Provide direction on the continued use of level of service analysis in traffic impact analysis PW Study Session Direction to staff ASD-Administrative Services
CMO- City Manager's Office
CDD-Community Development
LCS-Library and Community Services
PD-Police
PW-Public Works

ATTACHMENT A
Page L-1.2

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Menlo Park City Council
July 26, 2022