2900-25 ORDINANCE OF TRANSITION TO BATTERY LEAF BLOWERS 2.11.25.doc.pdf

2900-25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 28 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TO ADD A SECTION AND ARTICLE REGARDING USAGE OF LEAF BLOWERS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, that Chapter 28 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and is hereby amended as follows: I. PURPOSE This purpose of this Ordinance is to limit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers seasonally within the Township of West Orange and then fully by January 1, 2026, and to promote a transition to the exclusive use of electric and battery-operated blowers on all properties within the Township whether privately or Township-owned. ARTICLE II: USAGE OF LEAF BLOWERS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE § 28-12—DEFINITIONS Air Quality Action Day: An air quality action day is called when the ozone and/or particulate matter forecasts reach an Air Quality Index (AQI) of orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups), red (unhealthy), or maroon (very unhealthy). Electric-Powered Leaf Blower: A device powered by a battery or plug-in electricity, used in yard maintenance. Gas-Powered Leaf Blower: A device powered by a two or four stroke engine using gasoline or a gasoline-oil mixture, primarily used for blowing grass clippings, debris, leaves, and dirt in yard and lawn maintenance. Leaf Blowers: Gas or electric-powered leaf blowers. Turbine Blower: (commonly referred to as a "Buffalo Blower"): A piece of equipment attached to a small tractor, golf cart, or other vehicle, and shall only be permitted pursuant to this ordinance only golf courses. Lot: A designated parcel tract of land established in the record as of local and county registers of deed by plat, deed, subdivision, zoning lot of record, or as otherwise permitted by law. § 28-13—LIMITATION ON LEAF BLOWERS The use of gas-powered leaf blowers, except for turbine blowers, is prohibited within the Township of West Orange on residential, commercial, and Township-owned properties, subject to the following conditions: Formatted: Font: Bold, Italic, Underline Deleted: seasonally Formatted: Font: Bold, Italic