Council to Consider Amendment For Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

The Sanibel City Council will consider an amendment to Section 30-70, Gas Powered Leaf Blowers, of Sanibel’s Code of Ordinances at the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15.

If approved, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited unless waived in relation to a future weather event that results in a declaration of a state of local emergency.

If the ordinance amending Section 30-70 is approved, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited on the effective date of the ordinance.

The ordinance would apply to all residents, businesses, government agencies, and contractors. Click here to read the City Manager’s Agenda Memorandum related to the ordinance.

Comments (1)

  1. I certainly hope we put an end to gas blowers🛑

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