Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City's film permit kicks in at crews larger than four and costs $142 for up to three locations; Temple Square and the Capitol follow other rules.
Guidance, not legal advice
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Salt Lake City Event Permits office
Cost: $142 for up to 3 locations; about $100 more per 3 additional locations
Processing: Submit no less than 30 days in advance; insurance evidence due at least 48 hours before the shoot
A city filming permit is needed when a production crew of more than four individuals shoots on Salt Lake City public property. One permit covers up to three locations. No city permit is needed for shoots entirely on private property with owner approval. Evidence of required insurance must reach the city no less than 48 hours before the start date or the permit is cancelled. Verify current terms with the Event Permits office.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; local property rules add restrictions
Local takeoff, landing, and park restrictions sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of city law.
Practical notes
- Temple Square is private property of the LDS Church with its own photography rules; the city permit does not apply.
- The Utah State Capitol and its grounds are state property; the Utah Film Commission is the contact for state-owned locations.
- The four-person crew threshold makes small portrait shoots on city property effectively permit-free; count everyone on the crew.
Sources
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