Commercial drone operators need FAA Part 107 certification. Clovis does not preempt federal airspace rules but restricts takeoff/landing in city parks and over sensitive city events without a film/special event permit.
FAA Part 107 governs all commercial UAS operations (under 55 lbs). Operators need Remote Pilot Certificate, aircraft registration, and must comply with airspace authorizations (LAANC). Fresno Chandler Executive Airport and Fresno Yosemite International create Class D/C airspace that may require authorization in parts of Clovis. Local rules: no takeoff/landing in Clovis parks without Parks & Rec permission; film permits required for commercial filming on city property.
Flying without Part 107: FAA civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation. Local park takeoff: infraction, $100+ fine.
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Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
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Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
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Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
Clovis, CA
CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
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Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
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Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enf...
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