(Michigan City, IN) - Restrictions on flying drones are being proposed in Michigan City.

The idea is to keep drones away from areas like Washington Park Zoo where they bother some of the animals and the municipal airport to avoid a risk to airplanes.

During first time discussion of the proposal at this week’s Michigan City Common Council meeting, Councilman Bryant Dabney said restrictions are needed because drones are increasingly becoming an issue due to their popularity.

He also said there are no restrictions, currently, in the local ordinance books.

“People are buying them and doing whatever they want with them,” he said.

The proposal includes a 1,000 foot set back from certain locations such as the zoo and airport.  More details should be unveiled when the proposal comes up for discussion again at the next city council meeting on the December 17.

There could be a vote that night but a decision is more likely in early January.