Photography and Video Permitting

Contact Info

Frisco Town Hall

1 East Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443 United States
970-668-5276
Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm and Fri 8:00am-12:00pm

Vanessa Agee

Communications Director
970-668-9120
Email

The Town of Frisco has a simple photography and video permitting process for any commercial photography or filming on Town of Frisco property. The Frisco Photography and Video Permit Application is only two pages long, and it helpful to submit this completed application to the Town of Frisco as soon as you are aware of your plans.

  • The permit application is quick and simple and will ensure that can meet your expectations.
  • Please apply for the video and photo shoot permit at least two weeks before your shoot to allow us time to review and assess if we are able to provide the requested resources. Obviously, the more time and accurate dates, locations, and details that you give us, the more thoughtful the review and collaboration can be.

Things to Consider

  • The Town may charge site fees based on the scope and type of photography and video project.
  • The Town may require the applicant to name the Town of Frisco as additionally insured.
  • Drones present special conditions and must be called out specifically in the application. Use of drones is regulated through Town Code Section 127-52, Unmanned Aircraft System. Also, the Federal Aviation Administration has jurisdiction over the skies and has rules and guidelines for both commercial drone use and recreational drone use, which it is the responsibility of the operator to understand and follow. There is a Flight for Life helipad in the Frisco area so it is particularly vital that anyone flying a drone is aware of the rules and guidelines.
  • The film and video permit application is for filming on Town of Frisco property only. Private property owners must be contacted by the applicant separately. Also, Frisco is surrounded by National Forest, which is the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service, and Dillon Reservoir, which is in the jurisdiction of Denver Water/DRReC. There are also Summit County owned recreation paths, and Highway 9 is under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Department of Transportation. Give us a call and we will help you figure out what is what and who to contact or please refer to the contact information below for the US Forest Service and Denver Water/DRReC.
  • We are here to help so never hesitate to contact the Town of Frisco with any questions or concerns.

How to apply

  • Fill out a free Frisco Photography and Video Permit Application below; any site fees will be determined based on the permit application.
  • Include the site location on the application after gaining an understanding of whether this location is on property owned by the Town of Frisco
    • Not sure if your location is in the Town of Frisco’s jurisdictional boundaries? Then please check the jurisdictional map for Frisco and call or email if you are not able to determine through the use of the map.
    • Please be reminded that the Town of Frisco is 1.89 square miles in size when figuring out whether your proposed location is within Town of Frisco boundaries.
    • Much of the land around Frisco is public land managed by the US Forest Service, and the US Forest Service requires at least 10 days to process photo/film permit applications. More information may be found on the US Forest Service White River website and/or by calling 970-468-5400.
    • Denver Water/DRRec has jurisdiction over Dillon Reservoir and much of the land around the Reservoir. Summit County Government administers these permit applications, and this permit information may be found on Summit County’s website.
  • Include specific photo or video shoot dates and times on the application.
  • Please do not submit a photo/video permit application without verifying that you are requesting a location that is in the jurisdictional boundaries of Frisco, Colorado or without providing specific dates and times for photography/video.

Photography and Video Permit Application

Organization/Business:(Required)
Address(Required)
Applicant Contact Name(Required)
Onsite Contact Name(Required)

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Shoot Start Time(Required)
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Shoot Finish Time(Required)
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Max. file size: 200 MB.
    This application must be accompanied by a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Frisco, PO Box 4100, 1 Main Street, Frisco, CO 80443 as additional insured (minimum $1 million) and certificate holder. 2. In consideration for the rights granted to use Town of Frisco property, a site fee may be required and will be determined upon reviewing this application.

    Reminders

    1. Please do not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, store entrances, etc, without permission from the Town of Frisco and, if applicable, the private property owner. 2. If using private property, you must obtain written permission from owner and submit a notification plan to the Town of Frisco. 3. NOTE: Specific activities and/or requests may require additional permits and/or site/rental fees, which will be communicated upon the review of the request.
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