Chapter 8.05
GASOLINE POWERED LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT
Sections:
8.05.020 Prohibition of gasoline powered landscape equipment.
8.05.030 Noise limits applicable.
8.05.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases shall, whenever used in this chapter, be construed as set forth in this section:
"Chainsaw" means a machine with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain driven along a guide bar that is used to fell, limb, buck, or prune trees and other vegetation.
"Electrically powered landscape equipment" means any mechanical landscape equipment utilized for maintaining landscaping that is powered by electric means, including but not limited to battery powered equipment and cordless rechargeable equipment.
"Gasoline powered landscape equipment" means any mechanical equipment utilized for maintaining landscaping that is powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline, alcohol or other liquid or gaseous fluid, including but not limited to leaf blowers, string trimmers, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws.
"Hedge trimmer" means a machine used for trimming hedges and/or any boundary made by shrubs.
"Landscape equipment" means leaf blower, string trimmer, lawnmower, hedge trimmer and chainsaw.
"Lawnmower" means a machine utilizing one (1) or more revolving blades to cut a grass surface to an even height.
"Leaf blower" means a machine used to blow, displace, or vacuum leaves, dirt and/or debris.
"Small off-road engines" means any device that utilizes gas-powered, spark ignition engine rated at or below nineteen (19) kilowatts (twenty-five (25) horsepower) including but not limited to a leaf blower. Engines in this category are used in lawn and garden equipment as well as other outdoor power equipment and specialty vehicles.
"String trimmer" means a machine used to cut grass, small weeds and groundcover. (Ord. 1098 § 1, 2023).
8.05.020 Prohibition of gasoline powered landscape equipment.
(a) Effective July 1, 2024, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or authorize the operation of, permit, or direct another who engages in the operation of any gasoline powered leaf blower and string trimmer within the city limits.
(b) Effective January 1, 2029, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or authorize the operation of, permit, or direct another who engages in the operation of any gasoline powered lawnmower, hedge trimmer and chainsaws. (Ord. 1098 § 1, 2023).
8.05.030 Noise limits applicable.
Nothing herein shall supersede, alter or in any way affect the city regulations and laws regarding noise limits, including but not limited to those set forth in Section 8.06.040 regarding permitted days and times for the operation of landscape equipment for residents/property owners and commercial gardeners or businesses. (Ord. 1098 § 1, 2023).
8.05.040 Violations.
Violations of this chapter shall be enforced against the owner of the property who used gas powered landscape equipment or has hired, employed or engaged the services of a person or business utilizing gas powered landscape equipment.
Violations of this chapter shall be considered a nuisance per se and subject to administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.15, and any other available remedies at law or in equity including but not limited to actions or proceedings to abate violations of this chapter. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other judicial and administrative penalties and remedies available to the city under Chapters 1.12 and 1.14. (Ord. 1098 § 1, 2023).