Do Film Companies Need HOA Permission to Park on Public Streets in Cobb County?

Thinking about filming in Cobb County, Georgia? You’re probably already trying to familiarize yourself with the various rules and regulations of the county. So as not to disrupt anything or anyone while you’re there. Say you intend to film in Cobb County. There’s a very strong chance that your filming will bring you into any one of the many subdivisions in the county. Ones that are strictly governed by an HOA. What about parking? Do film companies need permission to park on streets in Cobb County?

Cobb County Film Permits

First, if you’re filming in Cobb County anywhere in the public, you’re going to want to obtain a film permit.

Film permits are issued to those interested in filming in Cobb County by the local city government offices listed below:

• City of Kennesaw Film Permits
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• The City of Marietta Film Permits
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• City of Smyrna Film Permits

If you’ll be filming, in public, in any of the above cities, you should consult with the local government to apply for a film permit to allow you to legally film inside Cobb County.

Filming on Private Property

When you enter a housing development or subdivision in Cobb County that is governed by an HOA, you’ve entered private property.

Generally, these locations are protected by individual rules regarding permits and filming. These are set forth by the Homeowners Association for the individual subdivision in which you’ll be filming.

If you’re wondering, “Do film companies need permission to park on streets in Cobb County?” The answer is, NO, not usually.

If you’re parking on public street property, you’ll need permission from the local city in which you’re filming which will require you to obtain a film permit.

HOA-governed subdivision

However, if you’re filming in a privately-owned subdivision that is governed by an HOA, and you’re wondering if you’ll need permission to park on streets inside the subdivision, the answer is – likely yes!

Each homeowners association governs the private property upon which the subdivisions are constructed in their own manner. Most will require that you first seek permission to film before you bring in any outside equipment.

Likewise, many HOA properties and streets are found behind gated locations. Which means you’ll likely need permission from the HOA if you want to enter the property in the first place.

In Summation

Seeking permission to film inside an HOA, and to park on public streets within the community, begins with consulting the subdivision HOA authority, as well as the local government offices, to determine the explicit permissions that should be sought prior to your film shoot.

In short, do film companies need permission to park on streets in Cobb County? Only if the streets are located inside a subdivision that is governed by the HOA and therefore are technically not public, but private.