Photography And Video Media Permit

Photography and Video Media Permits are required for all industrial pictures/video actions. Photography and Video Media Permits are NOT required for private use, common information media actions, and people carried out fully on personal property with no impression on parking or visitors circulate. Personal Photography or filming at City Parks, the Niguel Botanical Preserve, trails, or open house areas don’t require a allow. (Examples: marriage ceremony photographs, engagement photographs, household photographs, graduations).

Student Permit Exemption: Any pupil applicant who submits a letter written on faculty letterhead by a college administrator or teacher stating that the applicant is at present enrolled in a acknowledged United States instructional establishment and that the pictures and video media will not be for industrial launch is exempt from any allow charges established pursuant to the Municipal Code.

Other Permit Exemptions: Charitable pictures and video media produced by City of Laguna Niguel nonprofit organizations, and information media, are exempt from any allow charges established pursuant to the Municipal Code.

Permits usually are not issued for County, School District, or different public property not owned by the City of Laguna Niguel. You should contact these companies instantly to be used and allowing.

When do I would like a Photography and Video Media Permit?

Anyone engaged in industrial (for-profit or sales-related) pictures or videography on City property, whether or not nonetheless, movement image, digital, for print, TV, theatres, or the Internet, is required to finish a Photography and Video Media Permit Application. This requirement applies below any of the next circumstances:

• The exercise restricts/prevents public entry to an space or takes place in a location not ordinarily open to the general public; or
• The exercise makes use of a mannequin, constructed set, lighting rig, or massive props requiring setup; or
• The picture(s) are used to promote a enterprise or promote/promote a product, print, or service; or
• The City would incur extra administrative prices to observe the exercise.

Commercial Video Media: “Commercial Video Media” refers back to the filming or recording of transferring photos – by way of movie, digital, magnetic, digital, or different formats- carried out by people, companies, or entities for a market viewers with the intent to generate earnings. Examples embrace, however usually are not restricted to, function movies, videography, monetization of social media, and documentaries. Commercial filming may additionally embrace the commercial of a services or products, or the usage of actors, fashions, units, or props.

Commercial Photography: “Commercial Photography” refers to pictures on the market or revenue other than filming for movement photos or tv. Such pictures could also be permitted after submission of applicable software and proof of required insurance coverage protection. Commercial pictures permits are dealt with in the identical method as industrial movement image, video, and tv pictures.

When is a allow NOT required for Personal Photography and Video Media?

Photography or Video Media for private functions is inspired to reinforce customer enjoyment and lengthen the advantages and influences of leisure experiences.

Personal pictures or Video Media by park guests, whether or not nonetheless, movement image, or video, is allowed and not using a allow solely below the next circumstances:

• All park guidelines and rules should be adhered to.
• No reserving or blockading house, or interference with different park guests’ use or enjoyment of the park.
• No use {of professional} props and/or units, skilled actors, fashions, or specialised or massive motorized tools.
• Photography or Video Media takes place throughout common park working hours.

What is required to acquire a Photography and Video Media Permit?

The allowing course of and gadgets wanted fluctuate relying on the proposed location and kind of filming. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (949) 425-5100 or electronic mail earlier than making use of to debate the method and software charge. (New charge charges will take impact mid-2026, changing the present charges)

• Photography Permit: $150 per day (pending approval of allow software)
• Video Media Permit: $300 per day
• *Refundable Deposit as a Credit Card held on file: $300 per day

* Per allow

Photography and Video Media Permit Application Form

A accomplished software (PDF) ought to be submitted to Crown Valley Community Center, Attention: Administrative Secretary, at the very least twenty (20) days previous to the requested date. An software will not be thought of full till it’s utterly crammed out and submitted with:

• All obligatory signatures.
• Certificate of Insurance together with the “Additional Insured Endorsement.”
• Production/Site Plan, if relevant.
• Traffic/Parking, if relevant.
• Property proprietor’s signatures, settlement, and/or HOA approval letter, if relevant.
• Paid Photography and Video Media Application Fee and Deposit.

Insurance Requirements 

Before a allow is issued, a Certificate of Insurance together with the “Additional Insured Endorsement” should be submitted. Certificate of Insurance limits and necessities are:

• Minimum $1,000,000 per incidence per $2,000,000 General Liability Limit
• Minimum $1,000,000 mixed single restrict Auto Liability
• Minimum statutory limits Workers’ Compensation / Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident or illness with waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the City of Laguna Niguel
• City of Laguna Niguel and its Council members, officers, workers, brokers, and volunteers named as Additional Insured
• Sample – “Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements (PDF)” 

Are there any particular necessities for the usage of the Niguel Botanical Preserve?

The Niguel Botanical Preserve is house to greater than 2,000 plant species and affords 4 miles of strolling trails on 18 acres of land. For this motive, there are particular concerns given when approving permits for requested use on this house. For extra data, please CLICK HERE to assessment the Niguel Botanical Preserve Photography and Video Media Guidelines.