Leaf Blower Noise Issue Blows Over
Citing a lack of citizen interest, Councilman Tom Carroll said he has dropped his crusade to tighten the city ordinance controlling leaf blowers.
Carroll for weeks has been telling other council members that noisy leaf blowers need more regulation. After discussing the issue June 10, the council agreed to seek public comment, but nobody spoke up for change.
“The public response is kind of underwhelming,” Carroll joked.
Public Works Director Mark Christoffels told council members that banning or further restricting leaf blowers would cost the city about $39,000 a year because a private company that is contracted to do much of Cypress’ maintenance work would have to hire additional workers with rakes to pick up the slack.
“I’m happy to leave the ordinance as it is,” said Councilwoman Cecilia L. Age. The rest of the council, including Carroll, agreed.
The existing ordinance allows leaf blowers but restricts their operations to between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays. Their operation is prohibited on Sundays.
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