ORDINANCE NO. ________________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDIING CHAPTER 8.94, RELATING TO THE FLYING OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (DRONES) IN THE PT (PORT) ZONING DISTRICT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CODE.
Chapter 8.94 is hereby added to the Stockton Municipal Code and shall read as follows:
Chapter 8.94 Regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
8.94.010 Definitions
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or Drone means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
8.94.020 Operation of Drones in the PT Zone is Prohibited The operation of any drone within the PT Zone is prohibited. This includes takeoffs/liftoffs/launching, landing, and flying.
Exception: The prohibition set out in this section shall not apply to:
Search and rescue operations, fire protection, and law enforcement by any federal, state, or local public safety agency.
Drones operated by, or with the permission of, the Stockton Port District.
SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days after its passage. //
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SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the acts which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.
ADOPTED:
EFFECTIVE:
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KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
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ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton