Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
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Leaf Blower Ban - Discussion
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The Village Board requested a review of the current leaf blower ordinance and research on what other communities are doing in this area. Staff has also provided comments and questions that should be considered regarding this ordinance.
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In 2004 the Village enacted the leaf blower ordinance (17-1-30 H.) provided below.
17-1-30: NOISE:
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue to cause to be made or continue any loud, unnecessary, prolonged or unusual noise which disturbs the peace of others.
The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this section, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely:
H. Any gasoline powered leaf blower emanating more than sixty five (65) decibels or failing to satisfy the most stringent emission regulations in the United States, whether state or federal, including backpack mounted or wheel mounted leaf blowers or electric leaf blowers powered by a gasoline powered electricity generator, shall be prohibited between June 1 and October 1 of each year except that this restriction shall not apply to circumstances, such as a severe weather cleanup, where the Village Manager or the Manager's designee has made a prior declaration that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare that the use of gasoline powered leaf blowers be permitted for a designated time period. Permitted equipment, which emanates no more than sixty-five (65) decibels and meets EPA emission standards is required to be registered with the Village on an annual basis as follows:
1. Each piece of equipment to be registered must be demonstrated to the Village Manager or the Village Manager's designee allowing the...
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