Overview
- The Board of Commissioners approved the ordinance in a 10–4 vote after hours of public comment.
- Starting June 1, 2026, use is barred Jan. 1–Apr. 1 and Jun. 1–Oct. 1 for 2026–27, with only Oct. 1–Dec. 31 use allowed in 2028 before a year-round ban begins in 2029.
- Enforcement is complaint-based with an initial warning, then fines of $100, $250, and $600 for repeat violations within 12 months.
- Portable generators to power electric blowers are also prohibited beginning June 1, 2026.
- Supporters cited noise, air pollution, and health risks, while landscapers and some residents warned of higher costs and equipment limits; township leaders cast the move as a first for Pennsylvania with other jurisdictions already acting.