[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 3057-22]
A. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWER
A piece of equipment powered by a two-stroke or four-stroke
engine using gasoline or a mixture of gasoline and oil blend as fuel
and used primarily for but not exclusively to blow grass clippings
and debris, leaves, dirt, etc., often used in yard and lawn maintenance.
TURBINE BLOWER
Also commonly referred to as a “Buffalo blower,”
a piece of equipment that is connected to a small tractor, golf cart
or other vehicle and is intended to blow large volumes of air; it
is much quieter than a conventional gas-powered leaf blower.
B. The use of gas powered leaf blowers, except a turbo blower, is prohibited
within the Township of Maplewood. This prohibition includes the use
of gas-powered leaf blowers in the application of chemicals or products
to treat for bug or insect infestation.
[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 3057-22]
A. Electric and battery-powered leaf blowers are permitted as follows:
(1) Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(2) Saturdays:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(3) Sunday use is prohibited.
B. A turbo blower is permitted between May 1 and September 30 of each
year by any person or entity as follows:
(1) Monday
through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(2) Saturdays:
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(3) Sundays:
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
[Added 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 3057-22]
Any person or entity violating the provisions of this chapter
shall be fined as follows, and the violator will be subject to a loss
of license to perform work within the Township of Maplewood:
C. For a
third or subsequent offense: $1,500.
[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 3057-22]
A. No person or entity may deposit leaves into any street more than
seven days before a regularly scheduled Department of Public Works
pickup.
B. Anyone violating this section shall be subject to a fine as follows:
(3) For a third or subsequent offense: $500.
[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 3057-22]
In the event of a weather emergency or other emergent circumstances,
the Township Emergency Management Coordinator shall be permitted to
modify the restrictions of this chapter.