In response to a resident complaint, Building Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement Officer Mark Robidoux recently issued a letter reminding Lincolnites of the town’s 2019 leaf blower bylaw:
- Electric and battery-powered leaf blowers may be used all year, subject to time-of-day limitations: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 am.–5 p.m. for all users (residents and contractors), plus Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. for residents only.
- Gas-powered leaf blowers may be used only from October 1 to December 20 and from March 20 to May 31, subject to the same time-of-day restrictions.
The bylaw allows exceptions for public safety and emergency situations, and the building inspector has some limited discretion to grant one-day exemptions based on written applications.
“In terms of enforcement, I am hopeful that by making our landscape professionals (a letter was sent out to all major local landscape companies) and residents aware of this bylaw that the need for enforcement will be limited,” Robidoux wrote. “Complaints will be investigated in a timely manner; please contact the building commissioner during normal business hours and the police during non-business hours. When enforcement is required, warnings will be issued for a first violation, with a fine of $100 for each subsequent violation.”
Anyone with questions may contact Robidoux at 781-259-2613 or robidouxm@lincolntown.org.
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