[MC 2017-28, September 11, 2017]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Means a business that performs lawn and yard maintenance
where cutting of grass and removal of leaves are performed.
Means a gas-powered device used for the blowing of leaves
and grass in lawn maintenance work.
[MC 2017-28, September 11, 2017]
In order to control harmful emissions, only leaf blower machines
that meet the latest Federal EPA "Standards for Small Spark Ignition
Handheld Engines" shall be permitted.
[MC 2017-28, September 11, 2017]
Except for those landscapers registered with the State of New
Jersey, pursuant to the Contractors' Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-136
et seq. and pursuant to New Jersey Administrative Code, § 13:45A-17.2,
commercial lawn maintenance businesses shall register with the City
Clerk, by February 1 of each year. Those landscapers registered with
the State of New Jersey shall provide a copy of their State registration
to the City Public Works Department on or before March 1 of each year.
Information to be provided at this registration will include
name of business owner (owners of business), address of owner(s),
telephone number(s) of owner(s), license plate of trucks used in business
and type of leaf blowers, make, manufacturer, manufacture information,
manufacturer's information concerning EPA handheld engine used in
business.
A registration fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per business and
Ten Dollars ($10.00) per truck used to haul leaves shall be charged.
Each registered truck shall be provided a sticker by the City,
and this sticker shall be posted on the front driver's side panel
of the truck.
[MC 2017-28, September 11, 2017]
In the event of a weather emergency or other emergent circumstances,
the City Clerk, in consultation with the Director of Public Works
and Urban Development, shall be permitted to modify the restrictions
on leaf blowers or leaf collection.
[MC 2017-28, September 11, 2017]
This Article shall be enforced by the City Police Division,
Building Department, Health Department, Public Works Department or
other City employee as designated by the City Administrator.
[MC 2017-28, September 11, 2017]
Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of this
article shall be subject to a fine as follows:
