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San Dimas council introduces film-permit ordinance after debate on still photography and enforcement
Summary
The council voted 4–1 to introduce Ordinance 13-23, creating chapter 5.12 of the San Dimas Municipal Code to require permits for commercial filming on public property; council and staff debated coverage of still photography, vendor roles and scaled penalties for large productions.
San Dimas — The City Council on April 22 introduced Ordinance 13-23, which would add chapter 5.12 to the San Dimas Municipal Code to regulate commercial filming on city-owned property and authorize permit fees, insurance requirements and cost recovery for city services.
Staff told the council the ordinance is designed to promote San Dimas as a filming destination while protecting neighborhoods and city infrastructure. The proposal would require permits for commercial filming on public property, exempt personal, student and news-media activity that does not interrupt city operations, and allow the city manager or a designee to review applications for impacts on traffic, emergency access and safety.
The council’s questions focused on two…
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