The Orlando City Council has pulled the proposed new drone ordinance from its Monday agenda, News 13 has learned.

The city council did not state why the ordinance was pulled, but originally the council was going to consider relaxing the rules for the unmanned aerial systems. Press Secretary Cassandra Lafser told News 13 that there is a city code that prohibits the operation of drones in public places.

The new ordinance would establish a process to allow for their operation in the city, but there are plenty of restrictive rules in this ordinance. For example, drones are not permitted to fly over people's homes.

In addition, it would be illegal to use a drone to spy on any person or fly over a private dwelling, according to the ordinance.

Drone operators would also not be able to fly within 500 feet of any venue, outdoor public assembly area, county or city office, school or theme park, without permission.

A permit would be required to fly over such places as Lake Eola or Camping World Stadium.

City to consider temporary ban on cannabis-dispensing facilities

Despite voters approving the use of medical marijuana on last month’s ballot, it will be quite some time before patients can get some in Orlando.

On Monday, the Orlando City Council is considering extending a temporary ban on cannabis-dispensing facilities.

The current moratorium expires on New Year's Day, and council members today are considering extending that ban until July 1st of next year.

The goal, according to the city, is to give city planners more time to research the appropriate locations for medical marijuana dispensaries.

Other cities in Central Florida have approved similar temporary bans, so that they can figure out how to make sure marijuana dispensaries are not located near schools, churches and other sensitive areas.