Establish new law regulating drone use in Richmond
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no specific rules for drone operations within city limits. The proposed law would create Chapter 11.46 in the city code to regulate where and how residents can fly unmanned aircraft. If approved, drone operators must follow new local restrictions beyond existing federal rules.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Continue this matter to a future meeting to allow city staff, the community, and individuals from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to offer input and discuss concerns regarding this ordinance
6 aye · 1 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to delay action on new drone regulations and instead gather more input from city staff, residents, and the American Civil Liberties Union. Richmond currently has no local rules governing where people can fly drones within city limits, relying only on federal regulations. The proposed ordinance would add new local restrictions on drone operations throughout the city. The council voted 6-1 to postpone the decision, with Mayor Butt casting the lone dissenting vote. This represents an unusual departure from Mayor Butt's typical support for governance measures.
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