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Film/Photography Permit

Film/Photography PermitMelanie James2025-06-18T11:38:11-07:00

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View the full La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code on eCode360 for complete details.

The City of La Canada-Flintridge requires all film and still photography productions to be in possession of an LA County Fire Permit (LA County Fire Permit application).

I have read the above booklet and reviewed all the applicable fees.(Required)
Production Company Address(Required)
Permit Contact Person(Required)
Location Manager(Required)
Property Address(Required)
Property Owner Name(Required)
Type of Production(Required)

Permit Fees:

Processing Fee: $400

Neighborhood Notification Fee: $1 per notice

Public Right of Way/City Property Use* Fee: $1,500.00 per day (if applicable)

*Use includes but not limited to any film related activity within the public right of way, including staging, parking, filming and etc.

Traffic Engineer Review (if applicable): $250 per hour

LA County Fire Permit (fee determined/paid to LA County not the City).

If changes are made to the production activities after submission, the review of new information will require additional fees.

Day 1

Filming is prohibited Sundays, Holidays, or from 12:00 AM- 5:59 AM
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Day 1: Start Time(Required)
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Day 1: Stop Time(Required)
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Day 1: Parking Location(Required)

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Start Time(Required)
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End Time(Required)
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Will you utilize shuttle service between the parking location and the film site?(Required)
Personnel/equipment pickup and drop offs must be fully continued within the property. The use of the public right of way without a permit is strictly prohibited.

Section Break

Please list all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and any equipment that will be parked at the site of the parking location.
Day 1: Catering Arrangements(Required)

Section Break

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Please describe the scene to be filmed
Day 1: Shoot Location(Required)
Please describe any special effects used during filming. If none, write "N/A". Special effects include: Special lighting, loud noises, etc.
Day 1: Public Right-of-way(Required)
Will any filming activity take place on the public right-of-way?
Please describe any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. These may include noise, light, traffic, parking, presence of crew.
Will there be any more production days?(Required)
(6 max)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Day 2: Start Time
:
Day 2: Stop Time
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Day 2: Parking Location

Section Break

Start Time
:
End Time
:
Will you utilize shuttle service between the parking location and the film site?
Personnel/equipment pickup and drop offs must be fully continued within the property. The use of the public right of way without a permit is strictly prohibited.

Section Break

Please list all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and any equipment that will be parked at the site of the parking location.
Day 2: Catering Arrangements

Section Break

Section Break

Please describe the scene to be filmed
Day 2: Shoot Location
Please describe any special effects used during filming. If none, write "N/A". Special effects include: Special lighting, loud noises, etc.
Day 2: Public Right-of-way
Will any filming activity take place on the public right-of-way?
Please describe any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. These may include noise, light, traffic, parking, presence of crew.
Will there be any more production days?
(6 max)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Day 3: Start Time
:
Day 3: Stop Time
:
Day 3: Parking Location

Section Break

Start Time
:
End Time
:
Will you utilize shuttle service between the parking location and the film site?
Personnel/equipment pickup and drop offs must be fully continued within the property. The use of the public right of way without a permit is strictly prohibited.
Please list all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and any equipment that will be parked at the site of the parking location.
Day 3: Catering Arrangements

Section Break

Section Break

Please describe the scene to be filmed
Day 3: Shoot Location
Please describe any special effects used during filming. If none, write "N/A". Special effects include: Special lighting, loud noises, etc.
Day 3: Public Right-of-way
Will any filming activity take place on the public right-of-way?
Please describe any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. These may include noise, light, traffic, parking, presence of crew.
Will there be any more production days?
(6 max)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Day 4: Start Time
:
Day 4: Stop Time
:
Day 4: Parking Location

Section Break

Start Time
:
End Time
:
Will you utilize shuttle service between the parking location and the film site?
Personnel/equipment pickup and drop offs must be fully continued within the property. The use of the public right of way without a permit is strictly prohibited.

Section Break

Please list all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and any equipment that will be parked at the site of the parking location.
Day 4: Catering Arrangements

Section Break

Section Break

Please describe the scene to be filmed
Day 4: Shoot Location
Please describe any special effects used during filming. If none, write "N/A". Special effects include: Special lighting, loud noises, etc.
Day 4: Public Right-of-way
Will any filming activity take place on the public right-of-way?
Please describe any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. These may include noise, light, traffic, parking, presence of crew.
Will there be any more production days?
(6 max)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Day 5: Start Time
:
Day 5: Stop Time
:
Day 5: Parking Location

Section Break

Start Time
:
End Time
:
Will you utilize shuttle service between the parking location and the film site?
Personnel/equipment pickup and drop offs must be fully continued within the property. The use of the public right of way without a permit is strictly prohibited.

Section Break

Please list all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and any equipment that will be parked at the site of the parking location.
Day 5: Catering Arrangements

Section Break

Section Break

Please describe the scene to be filmed
Day 5: Shoot Location
Please describe any special effects used during filming. If none, write "N/A". Special effects include: Special lighting, loud noises, etc.
Day 5: Public Right-of-way
Will any filming activity take place on the public right-of-way?
Please describe any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. These may include noise, light, traffic, parking, presence of crew.
Will there be any more production days?
(6 max)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Day 6: Start Time
:
Day 6: Stop Time
:
Day 6: Parking Location

Section Break

Start Time
:
End Time
:
Will you utilize shuttle service between the parking location and the film site?
Personnel/equipment pickup and drop offs must be fully continued within the property. The use of the public right of way without a permit is strictly prohibited.

Section Break

Please list all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and any equipment that will be parked at the site of the parking location.
Day 6: Catering Arrangements

Section Break

Section Break

Please describe the scene to be filmed
Day 6: Shoot Location
Please describe any special effects used during filming. If none, write "N/A". Special effects include: Special lighting, loud noises, etc.
Day 6: Public Right-of-way
Will any filming activity take place on the public right-of-way?
Please describe any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. These may include noise, light, traffic, parking, presence of crew.
If the production is expected to have any impacts on the surrounding neighborhood, please describe any mitigation impacts.

Files Upload


Please upload the following required documents:

Permission to Use the Property

Proof of Insurance
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Please upload the completed and signed Permission to Use the Property by the property owner.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Please upload the applicant's proof of insurance as required by §6.04.040(o) of the Municipal Code.
Max. file size: 25 MB.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, hereby agree to remit payment of the $200.00 invoiced application fee within one (1) business day of submitting this application. I acknowledge failure to do so will result in automatic denial of the application.

I acknowledge that all information I have provided is true. Further, I acknowledge that filming activities must comply with all conditions of the approved permit. These conditions are intended to mitigate production impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, and may include, but are not limited to;

• Filming activities may only occur during hours approved by the Director

• Temporary posting of “no parking” signs in front of or near subject property

• Approval of Traffic Control Plan by City’s Traffic Engineer

• Approval and issuance of a permit by Los Angeles County Fire Department

• Presence of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

• Survey of residents/collection of requisite amount of resident signatures

• Off-site parking requirements

• Other conditions determined to be necessary by the Director

I have read the rules and regulations as stated in the Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 and hereby agree to abide by them. In addition, I have also read the above questions, and certify that my answers are correct. I further agree and understand that violation of the rules and regulations set forth could result in a denial/suspension of the use of the film permit(s).

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