Drone Rules in Chula Vista, CA (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Chula Vista, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Park Drone Restrictions
Flying a drone in any Chula Vista park or recreation area is unlawful unless it's in a spot posted for that purpose by the Director of Public Works or covered by a Recreation Department permit: the same rule that bans model airplanes, go-carts, and sky lanterns in parks.
Chula Vista Drone Use in City Parks
Significant RestrictionsChula Vista Municipal Code § 2.66.180 (Ord. 3322 § 1, 2014)
Except in an area designated with signage by the Director of Public Works for that purpose, or authorized by permit from the Director of Recreation or their designees, it is unlawful to operate any model airplane, model car, go-cart, sky lanterns, fighting kites, drones or similar self-propelled device, toy or model within any City park or recreation area.
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