TO: Mayor Collins and Town Council Members
FROM: Kevin Burke, Town Manager
Andrew M. Miller, Town Attorney
DATE: December 3, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Staff Contact
Andrew M. Miller, Town Attorney, 480-348-3691
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title It is recommended that the Town Council adopt Ordinance Number 691 regulating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; and declaring an emergency.
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Council Goals or Other Policies / Statutory Requirements:
Manage growth responsibly, including code amendments where needed
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Town Council review and approve Ordinance Number 691; amending Chapter 10 by adding Article 10-12, regulations related to the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Background
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Town Council has received comments and suggested changes to the draft ordinance, first at a work study session in May 28, 2015 and again on October 8, 2015. On November 19, the draft ordinance was brought before Council and the public for final suggestions and comments. Based on the comments from Council, the public and the UAV user community, a final ordinance has been prepared for review and approval. The final ordinance focuses on the Council's request that staff focus both on safety and privacy considerations.
With the help of the UAV user community, the final ordinance attempts to balance the competing interests of residents who are concerned about the potential safety and privacy issues connected with safe and appropriate use of UAV technology, and the expected increase in use of UAVs for both personal recreational use and for certain commercial applications.
Details of the Agreement and Operating Terms
Ordinance 691 regulates UAVs by distinguishing between commercial uses and personal and recreational uses. The draft does such by breaking down the types of uses allowed on private property as compared to public property.
On public pr...
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