Ordinance· R5 K· Commission Meeting· Wed, Jan 31, 2024

Prohibit gas-powered chainsaws and eliminate leaf blower hardship waiver

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IntroducedJan 31, 2024

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MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION via LOUSTEAU, Meg · “December 17, 2025 City Commission” · possible match on commission · source ↗

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Item text

An ordinance of the mayor and city commission of the city of miami beach, florida, amending chapter 46 of the code of the city of miami beach, entitled “environment,” by amending article x, entitled “use of gas-powered leaf blowers,” to create definitions; eliminate the financial hardship waiver for gas-powered leaf blowers; prohibit the use of gas-powered chainsaws within the city of miami beach, provide for a temporary suspension for storm and hurricane cleanup, and establish enforcement and penalty provisions; and further providing for repealer, severability, codification, and an effective date. 2:35 p.m. Second reading public hearing office of the city attorney first reading 12/13/2023 - r5 x commissioner laura dominguez

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