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Town attorney to draft ordinance limiting multiple powered lawn machines during a morning respite hour
Summary
Deputy Janicki and the town attorney outlined a proposed amendment to the town noise code to restrict use of more than one powered landscaping machine on a single residential property during the early‑morning respite hour (proposed 7–8 a.m.), and to treat electric and gas equipment the same for noise purposes. Council asked staff to prepare consistent language and recommended a public hearing to collect landscaper and resident input.
Town staff told the council at the Oct. 20 work session that proposed amendments to Vienna’s noise ordinance (section 10‑20.1) would establish a one‑hour respite during weekday mornings and prohibit more than one powered landscaping device (gas or battery/electric) operating simultaneously on the same residential property during that hour.
Deputy Janicki explained the changes originate from a directive to the town attorney earlier in the year and that the primary policy goal is to give residents a predictable, objective…
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