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1. How do I reserve street parking?

Street parking spaces can only be reserved for working production vehicles (i.e., grip & electric, props, wardrobe, camera) or other equipment trucks.
In your Location Form, describe in detail the parking spaces you wish to reserve and show the exact spaces you wish to reserve in your accompanying map.
City of Everett Traffic Engineering Department will prepare a no-cost permit for the crew to use street parking. The production company is responsible for renting, setting up, and "verifying" no-parking barricades at least 72 hours in advance to reserve the parking area.

There are local companies that rent “NO PARKING” signs:
AABCO – (800) 559-6212
National Barricade – (800) 884-4045

Signage on the barricades indicating the days and hours of “no parking” must be computer printed signage, minimum 2” high letters printed on 11 x 17” landscape format and protected in a weatherproof sleeve. Absolutely no handwritten signage will be allowed. Day, date and time must be on the notification.
Please use noon and midnight instead of 12 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Example:
Sun. Nov 5
6 a.m.- noon.

2. I want to film in a traffic lane. How do I get a permit for that?

Permission to film in a traffic lane is granted with the Everett Film Permit. Traffic control must be performed by uniformed Everett police officers hired by the production company. A detailed schematic of your proposed lane or street closure and filming set-up is required along with your permit application. A minimum of 5 business days is required to process a request for a street closure.

3. When is my production required to hire uniformed police officers for assistance/ security?

Uniformed Police Officers: Everett Police Department (EPD) officers are required to assist film productions under several circumstances, determined upon review of your application. The most common instances requiring officer assistance are:

Vehicle Traffic Control: Production personnel are not allowed to control vehicle traffic at any time. Uniformed EPD Officers must be hired by the production company to perform vehicle traffic control. The Chief’s office will determine if an EPD car will be available for the use of the off-duty officer.

Weapons Use: Any use of real or replica weapons on public property or in view of the public require the production to hire Uniformed EPD Officers.

Crime Recreations: Scenes that include depictions of violence, criminal activity, crime scene recreation, or actors portraying uniformed officers require the production to hire Uniformed EPD Officers.

4. How do I hire off-duty officers?

EPD officers are hired through Officer Mike Bernardi at [email protected].
Pay rate for officers is $85 per hour with a four hour minimum hire.The film company will pay the officers directly at the end of shift. If there is a cancellation, 24 hour prior notice is required to Mike Bernardi or a designated officer or the film will be required to compensate the officer the four hour minimum, $340.00 You may reach Officer Bernardi at 425,327.9110 or 425.754.4473

5. Do I have permission to film Everett Police and their equipment? How do I get permission?

Everett Police officers, vehicles, uniforms, insignia and equipment will not be made available for use on film by film companies without written express consent of the Chief of Police. For approval contact the Film Office at (425) 257-8681

6. How do I receive assistance (including pyrotechnics or Class C Special Effects permission) from the Everett Fire Department?

Pyrotechnics (fireworks use) or Class C Special Effects permits are issued, as needed, as part of the Master Film Permit. Include the request during the film permit application process. You can fill out the Fire Department Operational Permit Application online.

Everett Fire Department contact is Fire Marshal Steve Goforth, (425) 257-8104 or [email protected].

7. What are the hours of filming in the City?

Filming in residential areas is prohibited between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. weekdays and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. weekends. This applies to the arrival and departure of cast, crew and equipment as well as actual filming. In some instances, if advance written approval is obtained from the residents affected, the Film Office may grant an extension.
(See attached Extended Hour Form pdf )

If an extension is granted, a noise variance is required. The cost of the variance is included in the permit fee and requires 10 days advance notice.

8. How do I get a hydrant use permit?

The permit needs to be filled out at the Everett Utility Center, 3101 Cedar Street, Everett, WA 98201. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A check made out to the City of Everett for a water meter is required as deposit. There is also a monthly fee for use of the equipment. Please contact the Utility Billing office at (425) 257-8999 for the current fee schedule. Once the permit is complete and a deposit check is on file you will receive the water meter, hydrant wrench, garden hose adapter (if requested) and fire hose to access the water. Hydrant Permits allow you to pull from any hydrant within the city limits as long as they are not within a mile of a medical facility. After the meter and equipment is returned in good working order, your deposit will be mailed to you less charges for water used. Alternatively you can provide your own water truck and have it inspected, by appointment, at 3101 Cedar Street. After inspection and deposit you will be provided a magnetic permit that allows water to be drawn from any hydrant on our list of approved hydrants. If you have any questions please call or email Salina Haugen, 425-257-7264, [email protected].

9. Can I film in Everett using a drone or mini-helicopter?

Film applications involving drones, mini-helicopters, or other UAS (unmanned aircraft) require proof that the operator meets the federal requirements. Drone operators must have a 333 Exemption with the FAA. Once Section 333 exemption is received and approved, the notification requirements for the filming area qualify as "High Impact Filming”.

10. What is the public benefit?

The City of Everett is not allowed by the Washington State Constitution to gift public funds. The Film Office needs to account for the use of City streets, parks and buildings during filming.

Film companies may make donations to the following 501 c 3 organizations that benefit the city of Everett:

July 4th Fireworks Fund
Make check payable to: Everett July 4th Foundation
Mail check to:
c/o Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Attn: Alicia Marcelina,
808 134th St SW #101, Everett, WA 98204
[email protected]
(425) 743-4567
PDF of W-9

Parks Department Scholarship Fund
Make check payable to: Everett Parks Department Foundation
Jeff Price, (425) 257-7314, [email protected]
PDF of W-9