Showing ordinances that apply to Paloma Creek South, TX
Paloma Creek South is an unincorporated community (population 9,539) in Denton County, Texas. Because Paloma Creek South is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Denton County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The commercial drones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Commercial drone operations in Denton County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Denton County does not have a county-level commercial drone ordinance. Commercial pilots must comply with FAA Part 107 regulations including altitude limits, airspace authorizations, and operational restrictions. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 permits certain commercial uses including real estate photography, oil and gas pipeline inspection, and agricultural operations but restricts surveillance of private property. Much of Denton County falls within controlled airspace requiring LAANC authorization.
Commercial drone operations in Denton County are governed by FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and Texas Government Code Chapter 423. The FAA requires commercial operators to hold a Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107), register each drone, and comply with operational rules: maximum 400 feet AGL (or within 400 feet of a structure with permission), daylight operations unless equipped with anti-collision lighting, maximum ground speed of 100 mph, no flight over non-participating persons without an approved waiver, and visual line-of-sight operation. Denton Countys airspace complexity is significant for commercial operators. DFW International Airport Class B airspace covers the southeastern portion of the county. Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO) and Alliance Airport (AFW) Class D airspace require coordination. Commercial operators must obtain LAANC authorization through approved applications before flying in controlled airspace. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 provides specific exemptions for commercial drone use including: real estate photography and videography, professional surveys, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, oil and gas operations, and mapping. These exemptions are critical for the active Denton County real estate market where aerial photography is standard for listing luxury homes and new development marketing. Commercial operators working in master-planned communities should coordinate with HOA management to avoid complaints about surveillance concerns.
Operating commercially without a Part 107 certificate carries FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation. Unauthorized operations in controlled airspace can result in FAA enforcement action and certificate suspension. Texas Government Code 423 violations for unauthorized surveillance are Class C misdemeanor (first offense, up to $500 fine) or Class B misdemeanor (subsequent, up to $2,000 fine and 180 days jail).
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