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Cupertino approves first reading of film‑permit ordinance, narrows exemptions and tightens residential hours
Summary
Council conducted first reading of a film‑production ordinance to require commercial film permits, adopt insurance and noticing rules, set residential filming to end by 8 p.m. and require 72‑hour notice; the council removed a 501(c)(4) fee exemption.
The Cupertino City Council on Tuesday conducted the first reading of a draft film‑production ordinance that would require permits for most commercial filming within city limits, establish insurance and neighborhood‑notice requirements, and allow the city to recover staff costs.
Samantha Lucurto, communications and marketing coordinator, told the council the ordinance (draft referenced as Ordinance 252279 in the staff report) is aimed at creating a clear process for inquiries that are currently handled on an ad hoc basis. The draft would require permits for commercial filming on public and private property while exempting news media, non‑commercial home…
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