Gas leaf blowers are a menace to society that should not be allowed in any urban or suburban area. (If you want to use one on your farm or whatever, go for it.)
The ban is useless because the only way to enforce it is to catch it in the act (in my town). Basically impossible. So it is a ban that could be enforced (other ways) but instead is just a suggestion - and not one that most people follow because there are almost no repercussions.
- Pollution
- Noise
Regardless of the source. If someone comes up with a magic silent gas leaf blower which doesn't pollute, that's okay.
But gas leaf blowers are easily replaced by a much less neighbor-hostile alternative.
"We have a permit."
It costs around $200 at City Hall to pick up a permit.
I told him I appreciate the crew coming out and fixing it right away.