As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM or UAS
An aircraft or powered aerial vehicle or other device, the
flight of which is controlled either autonomously by onboard computer(s)
or by remote control of an operator on the ground or in another vehicle
or aircraft, without the assistance of an onboard pilot, also commonly
known as "drones." As used in this chapter, the term specifically
excludes traditional model aircraft incapable of being equipped with
cameras and/or any other types of surveillance equipment.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Morrisville, after due
deliberation, finds the operation of unmanned aircraft systems within
the Village of Morrisville to pose a potential safety risk to aircraft
and the public in general. In addition to the crash threat created
by loss of control of the UAS, the noise created by their operation
also creates a detriment to the public welfare. The operation of UASs
also raises significant security and privacy issues. As such, the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Morrisville hereby determines
that it is in the best interest of the Village of Morrisville and
the public generally to restrict the operation of unmanned aircraft
systems from all property within the corporate limits of the Village.
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be guilty of an offense and shall be punished, upon
conviction, by a fine of not more than $250. Each day's continued
violation shall constitute a separate and additional offense hereunder.
This chapter is in addition to all applicable laws of the State
of New York and the United States of America, and in no way is it
intended to conflict with said laws, and this chapter shall be construed
accordingly. Any section of this chapter or part thereof which conflicts
with any state law does not invalidate any other section of this chapter
or part thereof.