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Woodside council introduces ordinance to ban gas leaf blowers in most zones; exemption map, voucher program highlighted
Summary
Council introduced a proposed ordinance to prohibit gas‑powered leaf blowers in most zoning districts effective July 1, 2026, paired with a voucher program. Public commenters urged exemptions for properties of about 1 acre or more, citing current electric battery limitations; council approved introduction for second reading Jan. 13, 2026.
The Woodside Town Council voted to introduce an ordinance that would prohibit the use of gas‑powered leaf blowers in most zoning districts, with exemptions for specific conservation and open‑space zones. The ordinance would take effect July 1, 2026, giving staff time to educate residents and landscapers and for the town to transition municipal equipment.
Town Manager Jason Ledbetter outlined the…
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