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Gas Powered Leaf Blower Enforcement Begins
Release Date: July 18, 2005
City of Aspen
Contact: Linda Gerdenich, Director of Community Relations/Communications
City of Aspen 130 S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 81611
Ph: (970) 920-5082 Cell: (970) 274-2478 Fax: (970) 920-5119
Email: lindage@ci.aspen.co.us
ASPEN, CO - 18 JULY 2005 - Effective July, 25, 2005, the City of Aspen Environmental Health staff will start conducting daily surveillance throughout town to enforce the City wide ban on gas powered leaf blowers.
“The City is receiving numerous complaints about the use of these leaf blowers in the commercial and residential areas,” said Senior Environmental Health Specialist, Jannette Murison. The out-right ban has been in effect since April, 2003, when City Council approved the revisions to the existing noise ordinance.
City staff has sent numerous letters to landscapers and property managers reminding them of the ban. Since citizen complaints are still being received, active enforcement is necessary to reach compliance with this issue. Murison suggests landscapers and property managers replace gas-powered leaf blowers with electric leaf blowers or simply use an old fashioned broom.
“When possible, use a broom. It will save energy and reduce fugitive dust,” reminds Murison.
Enforcement consists of tickets being issued, potentially up to $500, with a possible mandatory court appearance.
Questions regarding leaf blowers or the noise ordinance call 920-5039 or go to the city’s website at www.aspenpitkin.com/pdfs/depts/44/noiseordinance18_04_010.pdf