Recreational drone operation in Richmond governed by FAA Part 107 and VA Code 15.2-926.3 which preempts most local drone regulation. TRUST certification and drone registration required for craft over 0.55 lbs. Local Richmond parks prohibit takeoff and landing.
VA Code 15.2-926.3 preempts local regulation of drone flight except on local government property. Richmond Parks and Recreation prohibits drone takeoff, landing, and operation in city parks without special permit. Flying over Richmond police or emergency operations prohibited. Downtown Richmond sits partially in controlled airspace near Richmond International Airport; LAANC authorization required.
Park violation: $100-$250 and confiscation risk. FAA violations: federal civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation.
Richmond, VA
Richmond's zoning and property maintenance codes do not restrict residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family homes. Politica...
Richmond, VA
Richmond has no specific city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Restrictions come from HOA and condo covenants under Virginia's P...
Richmond, VA
Richmond has no citywide ordinance restricting residential holiday lights at single-family homes. Real restrictions arise from HOA and condo covenants under ...
Richmond, VA
Outdoor kitchens in Richmond require separate trade permits from PDR Building Permits: building permit for structural elements, mechanical permit for gas lin...
Richmond, VA
Richmond has no specific city ordinance regulating residential offset smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired pizza ovens at single-family homes. Multi-unit re...
Richmond, VA
Richmond enforces the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (VSFPC), which adopts the 2018 International Fire Code. IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooki...
See how Richmond's recreational drones rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.