The Transportation and Public Works Department, Office of Special Events team, oversees right-of-way use for special events and film making activity. The right-of-way includes streets, sidewalks, parking and alleys. We issue permits for film making activities, sporting and creative events, such as festivals, cultural arts, and block parties. The department provides a case manager for each event to interact and coordinate between affected parties, enforces laws and regulations of the right of way, reviews traffic control plans, and prioritizes mobility.
- Right of Way Permitting - Special Events
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You can find more information regarding right-of-way permitting for special events in the Street Event Permitting Types and Requirements Guide.
Some examples include:
- Right of Way Permitting - Film
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You can find more information regarding right-of-way permitting for film making activities in the Film Permit Process Guide.
Film Permit Documents and Resources
FILM/PARKING NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLOSURE AND SIGNOFF REQUEST
FILM NOTIFICATION SIGNOFF RECORD AND CERTIFICATION
- EXAMPLE of how to complete the Notification Signoff Record and Certification form
- Guiding Ordinances
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Ordinance 14-6-4 - Temporary Street Closure for Film-Making Activity
Ordinance 14-8 - Temporary Closure for Special Events and Block Parties
Ordinance 4-20 - Special Events
Contact Transportation and Public Works Department, Office of Special Events at 512-974-6501 or email:
- Special Events - TransportationSpecialEvents@austintexas.gov
- Film - TPWFilmPermits@austintexas.gov