Chapter 8.06
FLYING MODEL AIRCRAFT

Sections:

8.06.010    Restrictions on flying model aircraft.

8.06.020    Penalties.

8.06.010 Restrictions on flying model aircraft.

A. “Model aircraft” is defined as a mechanically propelled, remote controlled, motorized, miniaturized representation of an aircraft, powered with gasoline, liquid gas, electricity or any other propellant, controlled by remote means or flown from the end of a tether.

B. No person shall launch or fly model aircraft from any private property, public property or public right-of-way in the city, except that model aircraft may be flown on/from open areas of at least one and one-half acres in size with permission from the property owner, and from any public park designated for such use.

C. In no event may model aircraft be flown within one hundred feet of any residence or building.

D. Operation of model aircraft is limited to the hours between nine a.m. and nine p.m. (Ord. 1903 §1(part), 2007; Ord. 1836 §1, 2003).

8.06.020 Penalties.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the city’s general penalty. (Ord. 1903 §1(part), 2007).