Twentynine Palms Municipal Code § 19.36 Film Permits

In approving an application for a Film Permit, the approving authority 'may impose reasonable and appropriate conditions in order to achieve the purposes of this Code, ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the General Plan. Conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:

A. Restrictions on hours of filming activity .

B. Requirements concerning notice to affected property owners of the filming activity.

C. Requirements concerning posting of no parking signs and placement of other traffic control devices.

D. Requirements for the presence of County Sheriff, County Fire Dept., or City Public Works employees when required, at the applicant's expense.

E. Restrictions on the use of gunfire, pyrotechnics, explosions, and/or other noise-creating or hazardous devices.

F. Restrictions on construction of new structures (i.e. stages), including the requirements of utility connections thereto.

G. Restrictions on the use of lighting equipment, especially at night.

H. Special noticing requirements if the filming activities emulate law enforcement, military, or weaponry.

I. Restrictions of activities within certain areas of the City, or nearby sensitive areas.

J. Restrictions on the use of drones for the purpose of filming.

K. Filming permit activity may not exceed a total of 90 days at one location in one calendar year.

(Ord. No. 305, § 4(Exh. A), 6-27-2023)