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Planning and Building Department, Economic Development and Administrative Division, recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 148-2025 entitled Resolution Establishing Fees for Film Permits in the County of El Dorado.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On August 19, 2025 (Legistar file 25-1331), the Board passed and adopted Ordinance 5236 (Ordinance), adding Chapter 58 of Title 5 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code, entitled “Filming Permits” and approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 9756 - Film Officer Services. The Ordinance requires the issuance of a filming permit prior to taking motion pictures, television, digital media, or commercial still photography on public or private property within El Dorado County and the creation of film permit fees. The MOU outlines the County and Film Officer relationship, where the Film Officer will act as the main liaison to process applications for review, conduct marketing, and administrative oversight, all while promoting economic benefits for the County. Regular reporting by both parties will ensure accountability, with the overall goal of boosting film-related economic activity and regulatory compliance.
The proposed fee resolution establishes a Film Permit Fee Schedule to cover the direct and indirect costs associated with processing applications, reviewing safety plans, coordinating with County agencies and districts, and conducting site inspections of motion pictures, television, digital media or commercial still photography.
Some of the recommended fees include:
Application Fee - To recover administrative costs of reviewing applications, coordinating with departments, and issuing the permit for any film activity covered by the Ordinance.
Daily Film Fee - To recover costs associated with each day of filming activity conducted on County-owned facilities, property or right of way. This fee covers the additional work performed by the Film Officer, such as coordina...
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