Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Georgia HB 481 (2017) preempts local drone regulation. No additional Snellville permit required.
FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs all commercial UAS operations: Remote Pilot Certificate required (knowledge test, age 16+), aircraft registration ($5), altitude limit 400 ft AGL, daylight operations (civil twilight with anti-collision lighting OK), VLOS required, no operations over people without waiver. Georgia O.C.G.A. §6-1-4 preempts local drone ordinances. Snellville has no permit system beyond FAA. LAANC authorization required in controlled airspace — Snellville lies in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace.
FAA violations: civil penalties up to $27,500; criminal up to $250,000 + 3 yrs. Georgia UAS law §16-11-232 prohibits weaponized drones (felony).
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RVs, boats, and trailers generally prohibited in front yards in residential zones. Must be stored in rear/side yard behind setback line, often screened. Temp...
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Abandoned vehicles regulated under GA Code §40-11-1+ (10 days on public property). Snellville Code Enforcement addresses inoperable vehicles on residential p...
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Driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) in residential zones. Curb cuts require city engineering approval. Parking on front lawns prohibited.
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