Drone Rules in Ventura County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Ventura County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ventura County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Drone Restrictions
Ventura County Ordinance Code § 6307-9 makes it illegal to operate any model aircraft or drone in any County Park, with an exception only for County Parks operated by a lessee. The Parks Director may authorize a special use permit, at the Director's discretion, allowing operation in a specific park within the activity parameters of Section 6305-4.
Ventura County Park Drone Ban
Significant RestrictionsVentura County Ordinance Code § 6307-9
No person shall operate any model aircraft or drone, in any County Park except those County Parks operated by a lessee. The Director may authorize a special use permit at his discretion to allow operation in a specific park within the parameters of Section 6305-4, Activities. No person shall operate any remote-controlled car in any County Park in any manner that violates Section 6305-4, Activit...
Drone Rules by City in Ventura County
4 cities in Ventura County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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