Henderson Drone Ordinance

2.27.030 - Rules and regulations regarding use of parks, recreation facilities and trails.

2.27.030Y.Regulation of unmanned aircraft in designated parks.

1.  An "unmanned aircraft" shall mean an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. This definition includes, but is not limited to, devices commonly referred to as drones, remote controlled aircraft and model aircraft.

2.  Unmanned aircraft may only be operated in designated parks, as posted, during the hours of normal operation, unless the director makes an exception in writing, in his or her discretion, considering the factors contained in subsection 2.27.030(G)(1)(a)—(c). All unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with all applicable State of Nevada, city and federal laws and regulations.

3.  No person may operate an unmanned aircraft in a reckless manner so as to create (a) a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another, or (b) a substantial risk of damage to the property of another. No person may operate an unmanned aircraft in a manner so as to unreasonably violate the privacy of another.

4.  If the unmanned aerial vehicle is being used as a part of an event of ten or more persons or as part of a commercial activity, the user must notify the director at least two weeks in advance of the event and may be required to enter into an agreement with, or obtain a permit from, the director, which permit may be granted in his or her discretion, considering the factors contained in subsection 2.27.030(G)(1)(a)—(c).

5.  In addition to the specific requirements set forth in this section, the director may develop a written policy governing the operation of unmanned aircraft within designated parks which shall be made publicly available. Such policy shall be consistent with the following:i.The policy may include reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner in which a person may land, launch or otherwise operate an unmanned aircraft so as not to interfere with the health, safety and welfare of city residents.ii.The director may require certain conditions be fulfilled prior to the take-off, landing or operation of an unmanned aircraft from the designated parks.

6.  This section does not apply to an unmanned aircraft that is operated by the city, or by any other public agency for governmental purposes in compliance with all State of Nevada and federal laws and regulations and operated in compliance with all applicable city policies.

2.27.030(G)(1)(a)—(c)

G.  Food, non-alcoholic beverages, alcohol.

1.  A person shall not (i) at any time sell, offer to sell, or solicit donations in exchange for any food or non-alcoholic beverage in any park, recreation facility or trail, nor (ii) consume any alcoholic beverage in any park, recreation facility or trail, including the parking lot, nor (iii) provide, distribute, or donate any food or non-alcoholic beverage in any park, recreation facility, or trail, including the parking lot, without obtaining the required permit from the director. In making the determination whether to grant said permit, the director shall consider the following factors:

a.The impact on the surrounding neighborhood, other uses of the park, trail or recreation facilities, and traffic, given the applicant's plans, size of the anticipated group, and the predictable conditions at the location at the time the applicant desires;

b.The capacity of the park, trail or recreation facilities; and

c.The applicant's past history, if any, in complying with all park, trail and recreation facility rules and regulations.