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Special Conditions for Filming in Spaulding Square

Spaulding Square is the area bounded by Spaulding Avenue, Sunset Boulevard, Orange Grove Avenue and Fountain Avenue. It includes:

  • 1300 & 1400 blocks of N. Spaulding Avenue
  • 1300 & 1400 blocks of N. Genesee Avenue
  • 1300 & 1400 blocks of N. Ogden Drive
  • 1300 & 1400 blocks of N. Orange Grove Avenue
  • 7700 & 7800 blocks of De Longpre Avenue

Violation of any of the conditions outlined below may result in permit revocation or other administrative action.

The Special Filming Conditions described below will be included in the terms and conditions of permits issued for filming in this area and are in addition to the standard terms and conditions applicable to filming permits generally. While these Special Filming Conditions will be included as terms if a permit for filming in this area is issued, they are not intended to, and do not, establish the criteria or standards for determining whether or not a particular permit (or permits) will be issued for this area. The decision whether or not a particular permit (or permits) will be issued is vested in the discretion of the appropriate City or County department or their designees (including the Entertainment Industry Development Corporation / Los Angeles Film Office), to be exercised consistent with public health, safety and general welfare, and applicable land-use ordinances.

  • Affected residents/merchants/businesses must be notified at least two (2) days in advance of the first day of filming or the first day of any substantial set preparation.
    Notification will be done by the Los Angeles Film Office (LAFO) using the approved notification form. Permit requests must be submitted to the LAFO at least three (3) days in advance.
  • Production companies are also required to contact the Spaulding Square Neighborhood Association representative (currently Ellen Swarts 310-745-2595) at least two (2) working days in advance of the first day of filming or the first day of any substantial set preparation.
  • Cast and crew are not to park on area streets. Off street parking must be provided for personal vehicles.
  • Parking of production equipment is limited to one side of the street.
    Film company vehicles shall not interfere with gardeners' activities, trash pick-up, safe use of the streets or access to resident driveways, unless approved by the affected residents.
  • When permission is granted to park equipment in the area overnight, the production company is to provide adequate security.
  • Craft services, catering trucks, food preparation tables and dining tables are prohibited on sidewalks or parkways and must be out of public view.
  • Generator(s) with the proper noise shield shall only be parked in front of the location house, or in front of houses that have approved this activity.

Contact Information:

  • Spaulding Square Neighborhood Association representative
    Ellen Swarts
    1345 N. Spaulding Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90046
    (310) 745-2595
    ellenswarts@hotmail.com
  • Los Angeles Film Office
    Film L.A., Inc
    1201 W. 5th Street, Suite T-800
    Los Angeles, CA 90017
    (213) 977-8600

COMMUNITY ALERTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPAULDING SQUARE ECONOMIC $TIMULU$ YARD SALE!!

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Your Front Yard
1300 & 1400 Blocks of N Orange Grove, N Ogden, N Genesee and N Spaulding

SPAULDING SQUARE PRESENTED
2011 LANDMARK AWARD

Date: June 26, 2011
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS / EVENTS

SPAULDING SQUARE ECONOMIC $TIMULU$ YARD SALE!!

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Your Front Yard
1300 & 1400 Blocks of N Orange Grove, N Ogden, N Genesee and N Spaulding

SPAULDING SQUARE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday October 25, 2014
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: De Longpre Street

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COMMUNITY DISASTER - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Date: Monday May 21, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Helen Bernstein High School, 1309 N. Wilton Place, LA
Why: LAPD is bringing in the professional for this important "Help Us Help YOU" disaster, emergency preparedness. It is Impossible for first responders to be everywhere, trying to help every person and every situation at the same time. Our first responders will need your help! This means You knowing what to do to help yourself, at minimum the basics.
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TOWN HALL MEETING - HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY PLAN FROM LA CITY PLANNING

Date: Monday May 16, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Ave.
Why: This is an important briefing-Q&A with City Planning. The new proposed Hollywood Community Plan & DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report) will take us into the year 2030. This is your opportunity to hear what changes are proposed for your neighborhood and to ask your questions prior to public comment deadline is now June 1, 2011.
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LAPD HOLLYWOOD DIVISION SENIOR LEAD SUMMIT

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Boulevard
Why: An Area Summit is to bring together key stakeholders from within the community to prioritize two or three important problems unique to each police division. These problems will be ones that all stakeholders, including yourself, can play a role in solving.
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