This chapter does not prohibit the use or operation of a drone from or above city limits if:
(A) A law enforcement agency first obtains a warrant authorizing its use;
(B) A law enforcement agency determines, under particular circumstances, that there is immediate danger of death or serious injury to any person;
(C) It is operated only within the boundaries of private property with the owner’s consent;
(D) It is operated by an individual holding a pilot certificate or temporary certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 107 with a small UAS rating; or
(E) It is in compliance with remote identification requirements as defined in 14 CFR Part 89, and is operated greater than 100 feet above ground level; or
(F) The City Council approves drone use for a specific event or purpose.
(G) It is the intention of the City Council, when adopting this section, all future amendments to any state or federal rules and statutes adopted by reference in this section or referenced in this section are hereby adopted by reference or referenced as if they had been in existence at the time this section was adopted, unless there is clear intention expressed in the section to the contrary.
(Ord. 115, passed 3-20-2013; Ord. 2022-02, passed 10-19-2022)