Everett, WA Drone Rules: Park Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Fine
- Up to $250
- Covers
- Drones, RC aircraft, rockets, hang gliders
- Exception
- Director-designated area or permit
- Enforced by
- Park rangers
Summary
Flying drones, remote-control aircraft, or model rockets in any Everett city park is unlawful unless the parks director designates the spot or issues a permit.
It is unlawful to operate any remote control and/or motorized model aircraft, drones, rocket, watercraft or similar device in any park, or to launch or land any hang glider or hot air balloon, except at places set apart by the parks director for such purposes or as authorized by a permit from the parks director.
B. Violation of any of the provisions of this section constitutes an infraction, and may be punished by a penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars. (Ord. 3891-22 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3360-13 § 21, 2013; Ord. 2442-00 § 4, 2000.)
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4194-26, passed July 29, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Everett Municipal Code § 9.06.140 bars operating any remote-control or motorized model aircraft, drone, rocket, or watercraft in a city park, and bars launching or landing hang gliders or hot air balloons there, unless the activity happens at a spot the parks and recreation director sets aside for it or is separately authorized by a permit from the director. The rule sits in Everett's Park Code (EMC Chapter 9.06) and is enforced citywide, in Snohomish County, Washington, by park rangers who hold peace-officer authority for park-code violations.
Violations & Fines
Flying a drone in an Everett park without a designated area or permit is a civil infraction, punishable by a fine of up to $250.
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