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Narberth committee recommends pausing action on gas-powered leaf-blower ordinance, citing litigation concerns
Summary
The Public Safety Committee discussed a phased ban on gas-powered leaf blowers set to phase in 2026–2029 and recommended delaying advertisement and final action for several months to monitor neighboring implementation and potential legal challenges.
The Narberth Borough Public Safety Committee on Dec. 14 discussed a proposed ordinance to restrict gas-powered leaf blowers and recommended postponing final action for several months while the borough watches how neighboring municipalities implement similar rules and monitors possible litigation.
The ordinance under discussion would phase in seasonal restrictions beginning in 2026 and move to a full ban in 2029, and would apply to residents and landscaping businesses. A committee speaker summarized the measure: “It applies to all residents, landscapers… this is a seasonal…
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