HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-21-2026 Item No. 16 Amend Ordinance to Regulate Film Production_Updated Staff PresentationCC 4-21-2026
#16
Amend Ordinance to
Regulate Film
Production
Presentation
City Council
Film Ordinance Update
Floy Andrews
Interim City Attorney
Film Ordinance Second, First Reading
November 4, 2025:
-Council discussed establishing Chapter 5.51 to
the Cupertino Municipal Code to Regulate Film
Production within the City
-Council unanimously approved the item
-Community members’ feedback suggested the
terms were somewhat ambiguous as pertains to
filming on private property
-Staff now recommends updating the
Ordinance to clarify the following
Clarifying the following
1. Ordinance does not apply to non-
commercial filming.
2. Ordinance does not apply to commercial
filming if: a) it takes place entirely on private
property, including all vehicle parking,
production staging, and storage of
equipment or props, or b) the activities are
covered by an encroachment permit.
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