Film Permits
Film in the City
Filming in the City of Thousand Oaks
The City of Thousand Oaks processes film permits for each individual property being used for filming. For example, filming at Residence A and Business B or a separate staging location* will require two (2) film permit applications. The parking of more than five (5) passenger vehicles on a public or private street constitutes a staging location.
*“Staging” shall include but is not limited to, the parking of equipment vehicles, placement of generators or other mechanical equipment or lighting, erection of tents and similar temporary structures, placement or storage of miscellaneous materials or items supporting filming, and the parking of more than five (5) passenger vehicles on a public or private street.
Questions? Please contact the Planning Department at 805-449-2323
Film Permit FAQ
Yes, film permits of 3 days or less require 90% signature approval from an occupant of residences and businesses 200 feet from the property line; filming more than 3 days require 95% signature approval from 300 feet from the property line. (NOTE: Property managers for multiple tenant properties, i.e. condominiums, office buildings, etc. cannot sign off for all tenants/residents. An occupant from each unit must sign the approval form.) We can provide you with a signature area map to assist you.
“Staging” shall include but is not limited to, the parking of equipment vehicles, placement of generators or other mechanical equipment or lighting, erection of tents and similar temporary structures, placement or storage of miscellaneous materials or items supporting filming, and the parking of more than five (5) passenger vehicles on a public or private street.
Yes, all filming activity within the City requires a permit regardless if it is private, public, interior, or exterior filming/shooting
Yes, if it falls under the definition of “staging”:
“Staging” shall include but is not limited to, the parking of equipment vehicles, placement of generators or other mechanical equipment or lighting, erection of tents and similar temporary structures, placement or storage of miscellaneous materials or items supporting filming, and the parking of more than five (5) passenger vehicles on a public or private street.
Yes, the City of Thousand Oaks processes film permits by each property location, including the staging location. Therefore, if you will be parking or setting up equipment at a location separate from your actual filming location (whether or not the filming location is within the City’s boundaries), you will need to submit an additional film permit application(s).
The Certificate of Insurance reads in the upper right hand corner “This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the Certificate Holder other than those provided in the policy. This certificate does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies described herein.” Due to this language, we require the Additional Insured Endorsement form including the City of Thousand Oaks, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
Click here to view a map of historic filming locations across the City.