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The Town of Ashland welcomes those seeking to film on location in “the Center of the Universe”. To
ensure that town services are available and that staff are properly prepared to provide any necessary
assistance, we require that this film application be completed a minimum of 21 days prior to any
permitted activity. While applications will be accepted within 21 days of activity, we cannot guarantee
any staff availabilities or requested street closures. The Town’s permit process is designed to manage
all location filming on public property, as well as filming activity on private land, which may have an
impact on public property, or the use of public amenities. This includes (but is not limited to) activities
that:
• Interrupt or impede traffic on town streets
• Interrupt or impede pedestrians on sidewalks
• Require wires or cables running across or over sidewalks or town streets
• Require the use of generators, tripods, dollies, booms or other equipment on sidewalks or
streets
• Impact on public use of, or access to public parking areas, community facilities and parks
We recommend that those interested in filming in Ashland schedule a pre-meeting prior to making an
application. To set up a pre-meeting, or for more information about this process, please contact Joe
Topham at (804) 798-1073 or jtopham@town.ashland.va.us.
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION – This person will be the main point of contact for the Town
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Company: ________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________Alternate Phone_____________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________State __________________ZIP________________
Department of Planning and Community Development
101 Thompson Street
Ashland, VA, 23005
fax: (804) 798-4892
jtopham@town.ashland.va.us