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Residents press board on drone overflights; town to gather sample ordinances
Summary
Residents told the board they objected to drones flying over private yards and near a school; the board agreed staff will collect sample local ordinances and materials for future discussion on whether the town can adopt enforceable regulations.
Residents raised privacy and safety concerns about drones flying low over backyards and pools during the public-comment period on June 22. One resident described hearing a drone over their backyard and seeing it fly toward a neighbor’s property, saying the experience felt invasive.
Residents said they opposed routine drone flights over private property and asked whether the town could regulate such activity. Town staff and board members said the town may be able to regulate some aspects but that federal airspace rules and FAA authority limit local control; they agreed to collect sample ordinances and materials for a future discussion.
A town official suggested the county office building issues identification badges and that the town could explore options for identifying operators or setting local limits where permissible. No ordinance or motion was introduced at the meeting; board members asked staff to summarize relevant local laws and return with options at a future meeting.
Next steps: Board members requested staff gather example local regulations and provide a summary to be discussed at a future meeting.
