Seasonal Ban on Gas Powered Leaf Blowers FAQ
In 2022, the Village Board of Trustees passed a local law regulating the use of fuel-powered leaf blowers. The use of fuel-powered leaf blowers is PROHIBITED between May 15 and September 30 each year. Electric and battery-operated leaf blowers are not impacted by this ban. **See Spanish translation below**
Click here to view the Village Code, Chapter 123-5.1 entitled “Seasonal limitations on motorized leaf blowers” and please see below for answers to some frequently-asked questions.
The use of fuel-powered motorized leaf blowers may be permitted from May 15 through September 30 for up to seven days following significant storm events, or other emergency circumstances, as determined by the Superintendent of Public Works. The seven day time period can be extended by the Superintendent of Public Works.
- This law has been in place since July of 2022, however is effective as of 2023. If someone is not aware of seasonal limitations on the use of fuel-powered leaf blowers, you can alert them to the availability of this FAQ document.
- If you employ a landscaping company, please inform them of the above restrictions or share this FAQ with them.
- To otherwise report a violation:
- During normal business hours, Monday through Friday, call the Pleasantville Building Department at 914-769-1926.
- After hours/weekends: call the Pleasantville Police Department non-emergency number at 914-769-1500.
- Esta ley ha estado en vigor desde julio de 2022, sin embargo, es efectiva a partir de 2023. Si alguien no es consciente de las limitaciones estacionales en el uso de sopladores de hojas que funcionen con combustible, puede advertirlos de la disponibilidad de este documento de preguntas frecuentes.
- Si utiliza los servicios de una empresa de jardinería, infórmeles de las restricciones mencionadas o comparta con ellos este documento de preguntas y respuestas.
- Para denunciar una infracción
- Durante el horario laboral normal, de lunes a viernes, llame al Departamento de Construcción de Pleasantville al 914-769-1926.
- Fuera de horario/fin de semana: llame al número de no emergencia del Departamento de Policía de Pleasantville al 914-769-1500.