2833-23 Gas Leaf Blowers (Rev. 12.19.23).pdf

1 Ordinance 2833-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, SECTION ___ OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 21 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: I. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within the Township seasonally and then fully on January 1, 2026. The Township has determined that health and well-being of residents and workers and the overall climate supports the provisions herein. II. CHAPTER 21, SECTION ____ ENTITLED DEFINITIONS BE AND IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Electric Powered Leaf Blower shall mean a piece of equipment powered by an electric motor used in yard maintenance. Gas-Powered Leaf Blower shall mean a piece of equipment powered by a two-stroke or four- stroke engine using gasoline or a mixture of gasoline and oil blend as fuel and used primarily for but not exclusively to blow grass clippings and debris, leaves, dirt, etc. often used in yard and lawn maintenance. Turbine Blower commonly referred to as a “Buffalo Blower” shall mean a piece of equipment that is connected to a small tractor, golf cart or other vehicle and is intended to maintain large parcels of land. III. CHAPTER 21, SECTION ___e ENTITLED PROHIBITED CONDUCT BE AND IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: The use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, except a Turbine Blower, shall be prohibited within the Township of West Orange on residential, commercial and Township properties as follows: 1. Gas Powered Leaf Blowers may be permitted March 15 through April 30, 2024; and October 1 through December 31, 2024. 2. Gas Powered Leaf Blowers may be permitted March 15 through April 30, 2025; and October 1 through December 31, 2025. 3. Effective January 1, 2026, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers shall be prohibited anywhere in the Township for any reason. 4. All Leaf Blowers shall be prohibited from use in the application of chemicals or products to treat bug or insect infestation.