Drone Rules in Marin County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marin County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Marin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Drone Restrictions

Marin County Open Space District Code section 02.02.080 bars anyone from operating a drone, or any other self-propelled model aircraft, boat or vehicle, on land owned or managed by the Marin County Open Space District. The rule sits inside the district's list of banned games and activities and applies to every preserve and trail the district manages.

Drones Banned on Marin Open Space Lands

Heavy Restrictions

Marin County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A (Marin County Open Space District Code) § 02.02.080

02.02.080 - Games and miscellaneous activities. No person shall engage in games or other activities which are reckless, exceed established speed limits, interfere with others using district lands, or endanger property, public safety or environmental resources. Non-permitted activities include: A.Participating in volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, football and other similar organized sports...

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Drone Rules by City in Marin County

1 cities in Marin County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San RafaelPop. 58,994

1 verified rule • Park Drone Restrictions

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