Politics & Government

Council to Consider Leaf Blower Ban

The City Council meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Newport Beach City Council during its meeting Tuesday will consider a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in residential areas, according to the meeting agenda.

As it is proposed, the ban would exclude commercial areas, parks and medians, according to a staff report. Homeowner associations would be able to opt out. Use of electric leaf blowers and vacuums would be unaffected by the ordinance.

The meeting, to be held at , begins at 7 p.m.

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