The following words and phrases, shall, for the purpose of this
chapter have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section
unless otherwise noted:
means a machine, powered by a gasoline engine or electric
motor, which uses a concentrated stream of air to blow, displace,
or vacuum leaves, grass clippings, dirt, and/or other debris or material.
(Ord. 6008 § 2, 2023)
Commencing September 1, 2024, it is unlawful for any person
to operate or authorize the operation of a gas-powered leaf blower
at any time for any purpose. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence,
the person responsible for any violation of this section shall be
limited to a property owner. Use of gas-powered leaf blowers is exempt
from this section as follows:
A.
When
utilized by or at the direction of emergency responders for the purposes
of responding to an emergency, or necessary to restore, preserve,
protect or save lives or property from imminent danger of loss or
harm.
B.
When
used to clear downed trees or vegetation in areas needing expedient
clearance when necessary to protect public safety.
(Ord. 6008 § 2, 2023)
Prior to the commencement of enforcement of these regulations
the city will conduct a public outreach and education program in order
to inform residents and businesses about the gas-powered leaf blower
regulations, the availability of electric leaf blower alternatives,
and available rebate and incentive programs.
(Ord. 6008 § 2, 2023)
A.
Administrative fines, penalties and costs may be imposed as follows, subject to Chapter 1.24 of the Glendale Municipal Code (Administrative Enforcement Remedies), which includes, among other applicable provisions and procedures, service of notice of violation (GMC Section 1.24.050), authority to inspect (GMC Section 1.24.060), administrative citations (GMC Section 1.24.190), administrative citation fines; assessment and amounts (GMC Section 1.24.220), administrative costs (GMC Section 1.24.330), administrative civil penalties enforcement order (Section 1.24.350).
B.
Enforcement
shall be suspended prior to September 1, 2024, or until the end of
any extended public education program authorized by the city manager,
whichever comes later.
C.
Written notice of violation of this chapter shall be served on the property owner by either first-class mail, or by personal service as specified in GMC Section 1.24.050 (Service of notice).
D.
A property
owner in violation of this chapter shall be subject to the following:
1.
A
written warning notice containing a request for voluntary compliance.
If the property owner receiving a warning notice does not voluntarily
comply within 30 calendar days of being served with a written notice
of violation, the property owner will be subject to an administrative
fine of $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation,
and $500 for the third violation.
2.
An administrative fine shall be due and payable to the city within 30 calendar days from the date the written notice of violation is served. Failure to timely pay a fine will result in the assessment of penalties and related costs, assessed daily at a rate of 7% per annum of the outstanding amount of the fine and late fees, if any, which interest shall be calculated from the 30 days after the first billing, or from the date the order becomes final, whichever is later. The city may collect any unpaid fine, including the late fees pursuant to GMC Section 1.24.100 (Collection of unpaid fines, penalties, and related costs), which unpaid fines or penalties and their related costs arising from administrative citations, administrative civil penalties actions or other administrative enforcement actions as provided by this code shall be a debt to the city and subject to all remedies for debt collection allowed by law.
(Ord. 6008 § 2, 2023)
