As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have meanings
as set forth below:
means any machine, however powered, used to blow leaves,
dirt and other debris off sidewalk, driveways, lawns and other surfaces.
means an area of real property with a separate or distinct
number or other designation shown on a plot recorded in the office
of the county recorder. Contiguous parcels owned by the same individual
or entity shall be considered one parcel for purposes of this section.
(Ord. 1164 § 1, 1991)
It is unlawful for any person to use or operate any leaf blower
in such a manner as to blow, dispel or make airborne, dust, leaves,
grass cuttings, paper, trash or any other type of unattached debris
or material, beyond the parcel boundaries of the parcel being cleaned,
unless the consent of the adjoining owner or person in possession
is obtained. It is unlawful for any person to use or operate any leaf
blower within the city in such a way as to blow leaves, dirt and other
debris onto the public rights-of-way and to allow such debris to remain
there in excess of thirty minutes.
(Ord. 1164 § 1, 1991)
It is unlawful for any person to operate a leaf blower within
a residential zone or within one hundred feet of a residential zone
of the city except under the following conditions:
(1)
Time
Restrictions. Leaf blowers shall not be operated except between the
hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. Monday through Friday and nine a.m.
to six p.m. on Saturday, and at no time on Sunday.
(2)
Distance
Restriction. Leaf blowers shall not be operated within a horizontal
distance of ten feet of any operable window, door, or mechanical air
intake opening or duct.
(3)
Duration
of Use Restriction. Leaf blowers shall not be operated for more than
fifteen minutes per hour on parcels less than one-half acre and no
more than thirty minutes per hour on parcels greater than one-half
acre.
(4)
Number
Restrictions. No person shall operate more than one leaf blower per
parcel.
(5)
The
maximum decibel level of seventy dBA as measured ten feet from the
leaf blower shall not be exceeded.
(Ord. 1164 § 1, 1991)
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and is punishable by (1)
a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for a first violation; (2)
a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars for a second violation of
this chapter within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding five hundred
dollars for each additional violation of this chapter within one year.
(Ord. 1164 § 1, 1991)
