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Drone Rules in San Rafael, CA (2026)

1 verified drone rules for San Rafael, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Park Drone Restrictions

Operating a drone in any San Rafael park or building is prohibited unless it's within an area specifically designated for that use or the operator has written permission from the city manager.

San Rafael Drone Use Ban In Parks

Significant Restrictions

San Rafael Municipal Code § 19.20.080.L

No person shall operate any airborne, waterborne, land borne model or remote-controlled plane, any rocket or missile, or any vessel or vehicle, whether such plane, rocket, missile, drone, vessel or vehicle uses an internal combustion engine or is propelled/operated otherwise, within any park, building or portion thereof except in those areas as may be specifically designated for such purpose or...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Rafael city rules.

Drone Rules in Marin County