Recommendations on Leaf Blower Use in Portland The Noise Review Board’s final recommendations for City Council City Council.

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Recommendations on Leaf Blower Use in Portland The Noise Review Board’s final recommendations for City Council City Council

Council Direction to Noise Review Board  Develop a specific decibel level  Phase in the decibel requirement over a three year period  Review and possibly adjust the permitted sound level every three years

Council Direction to Noise Review Board  Work with industry on an educational program to limit noise from operators inappropriately using blowers  Research the possibility of a limit on the duration and frequency of the use of leaf blowers.

Public Outreach   Process began with the Noise Control Task Force in September 2000   3 meetings throughout the City   Numerous NCTF meetings

Public Outreach  Noise Review Board discussed the issue at 6 meetings from mid 2001 to late 2002  Board held public hearing on leaf blowers  Board received 45 letters on the subject  Mailing list of 400 interested parties

Public Outreach  Worked closely with a local manufacturer and a large regional sweeping company  In house sound testing with Maintenance and Parks Bureau  Feedback from both Bureaus

Recommendations on Leaf Blower Use in Portland

Current Title 18 Requirements DAYTIME 7 am to 10 pm   No dB limit   Any muffled leaf blower permitted NIGHTTIME 10 pm to 7 am  Leaf blowers are not permitted to operate on residential property

Current Title 18 Requirements DAYTIME 7 am to 10 pm   No dB limit   Any muffled leaf blower permitted NIGHTTIME 10 pm to 7 am  Meet decibel levels in Title 18 (based on zoning)  Example: Commercial to Residential= 55dBA at the property line

Requirement After August 1, 2005 DAYTIME 7 am to 7 pm   Must use a leaf blower on the City list   List establishes leaf blowers certified to meet a 65 dBA ANSI standard

Requirement After August 1, 2005 NIGHTTIME 7 pm to 7 am  In addition to the daytime standards…  Leaf blowers are not permitted to operate on residential property  Meet decibel levels in Title 18 (based on zoning)

CURRENT NIGHT USE WITH A 75 dBA Leaf Blower

AFTER AUGUST 1, 2005 / Use with a 65 dBA ANSI Leaf Blower