[Adopted 11-12-2020, approved 11-13-2020]
A.Â
No person
shall operate a gas-powered leaf and lawn blower for any purpose except
during April 15 to May 31 and October 1 to November 15.
B.Â
The permitted
hours of use are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
C.Â
All leaf-blower
use is prohibited on Sundays, except by residents on their own property
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
D.Â
All leaf
blower operation at sound levels of 65 decibels or more are prohibited.
E.Â
All landscaping
operators in the City of Mount Vernon must register for a permit with
the City Clerk.
F.Â
The fine
for operating without a permit will start at $500 for first offense
G.Â
Forums,
meetings and educational materials will be generated to inform the
public about this change
H.Â
The Clerk's
office will be responsible for implementing the operational procedures
for collecting revenues generated from the permit.
