The Summer of 2018 has begun, and already the numbers show that filming activity in Vancouver are high and expected to climb. The City's Traffic Operations team are stretched to its maximum capacity and have asked the Film Office to share some important updates and reminders regarding street use for film related activity; with regard to street use request timelines and signage removal in particular.
While the Film Office understands the need to remove posted signs for filming and continuity of picture, the removal of any sign and/or mount will require permission is still considered as 'tampering with City property' and will require prior permission granted by your liaison. Additionally, all signs that are removed from their positions must be returned to their original spots once filming is complete, including any signage that has been removed not intended for your film set, including any 'temporary no stopping' for past or future/active City or external agency permits scheduled for the same vicinity or surrounding area(s). Failure to do so have negative impacts; including:
Lost or misplaced signs that are moved to an area which the staff from Traffic Operations cannot locate, or taken/stolen by the public.
Other internal City Departments or external agencies who have requested parking in the same vicinity lose their parking on the street, resulting in work delays and failure to meet crucial deadlines and completion of delivery for their projects.
Due to the volume, complexity and resources, the Vancouver Film Office are required to provide the Traffic Ops department a minimum of 72 hours notice (3 days) to accommodate any street use permit requests, including any street use that is prep related. Any requests made under this time frame will be accommodated only if resources are available, but in no way guaranteed.
Please inform your liaison if you have any questions or concerns.