Rye gas leaf blower ban: set the start date and focus areas
Proposal from group Concorder Civic Lab
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Proposal text
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Rye has adopted a year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers after years of debate about noise, health, and neighborhood quality of life. Many residents want the quiet back as soon as possible. Landscapers and some homeowners argue that changing equipment and workflows takes time, and that a rushed transition could create cost spikes and inconsistent compliance.
Instead of reopening the question of whether there should be a ban, this proposal focuses on the two decisions that will make or break it in daily life: when it truly starts, and where enforcement should be most consistent so the city doesn’t end up with a rule that exists on paper but not on streets.
What is being decided
- The effective start date for full enforcement
- The zones Rye should treat as enforcement priorities in the first season
Use comments for practical detail. If you know specific blocks where noise is constant, or times of day when it’s worst, that’s valuable.
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Sources
- The Rye Record
Reports the City Council vote and summarizes the main arguments raised during hearings.
- Engage Rye (official city page)
City information hub for the leaf blower law discussion and public inputs.
- eCode360 (City of Rye code reference)
Accessible reference to the local code section governing leaf blower use and restrictions.