City of Thousand Oaks

Filing Fee: $247/day motion picture, $164/day still photography (non-refundable). Please include prep/tear down filming activity days if they meet the description 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) Parking plan: Parking plan should show equipment, all areas utilized for the parking of vehicles associated with the filming activities. Parking should be limited within residential zones to the greatest extent possible to minimize impact on area residents. Parking at a location other than the filming location will require a separate film permit application if it meets the description of “staging” in TOMC Title 4, Public Safety, Chapter 8 Film Permits. Insurance (2 forms):1.Certificate of Insurance: Comprehensive General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, $100,000 auto coverage, and statutory limits for Worker’s Compensation or limits otherwise set by the City Risk Manager for hazardous activities. See attachment for insurance certificate requirements. 2.Additional Insured Endorsement (Form CG 20 10 11 85 or similar): Must specifically identify the City of Thousand Oaks, its officials, employees and volunteers. Property owner authorization letter: Letter signed by property owner authorizing the use of any private property for the period of filming. Notification of Location Filming Approval form: Approval signatures must be obtained from an adult occupant of each dwelling or business as follows: Location filming of three (3) days or less: At least 90% of the residences and businesses within two hundred (200’) feet of the filming location. Location filming of four (4) or more days: At least 95% of the residences and businesses within three hundred (300’) feet of the filming location. Still photography for one (1) day: Written consent of a dwelling or business immediately adjacent to or directly across the street from the still photography location. Still photography of more than one (1) day: Written consent of at least 90% of the residences and businesses within two hundred (200’) feet of the filming location. Fire Department Questionnaire for Filming Form: Responsibility of applicant to fill out and fax form to Fire Department. City of Thousand Oaks Business License: Copy of current City of Thousand Oaks business license or Business Certificate Application with appropriate fees. If you have additional questions, please contact Finance Customer Service at (805) 449-2200.For assistance and information regarding Film Permits, please call the Community Development Department Code Compliance Division at (805) 449-2300 Film Permit FAQ’s: 1.Do I need to obtain neighboring property owner approvals to film or stage? (“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, 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. 2.Do I need to obtain a film permit if it is all interior filming? -Yes, all filming activity within the City requires a permit regardless if it is private, public, interior or exterior filming/shooting. 3.Are preparation and tear down days for filming considered a “Filming Activity” day? -Yes, if it falls under the definition of “staging” 4.Do I need a film permit for just the parking of equipment, commercial vehicles or staff parking? -Yes, the City of Thousand Oaks processes film permits by each property location, including 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). 5.Why do I need to provide an additional insured endorsement form to the City of Thousand Oaks, despite having the City of Thousand Oaks listed as a Certificate Holder on the Insurance Certificate? -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 officials, employees and volunteers. Fees: Motion Picture: $247/day Still Photography: $164/day Use of Public Streets: $1,000/day Use of City Buildings/Property : $2,000/day Use of City Parking Facilities (Excluding Civic Arts Plaza) : $8/day car or standard truck $24/day semi-tractor trailers Police Assistance Fee: To be billed for actual costs post event Business License: $61 processing fee + $10/day or $25/week Link to Thousand Oaks Film Permit