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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.

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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Rye gas leaf blower ban: set the start date and focus areas