(A) This chapter shall be construed and applied in a manner consistent with all federal and state laws applicable to the town and shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) A department, agency or contractor of the federal government;
(2) A department, agency or contractor of the State of California;
(3) A local public entity or its contractor; and/or
(4) The town or its employees, agents, or contractors in emergency situations.
(B) This chapter does not apply to the use of chainsaws with blades or blade attachments longer than 18 inches.
(C) In the event that there is a lack of commercially available or cost-comparable electric landscape equipment, the Town Manager or designee may approve a temporary exemption until such electric landscape equipment can be obtained. To claim this exemption, a person seeking to continue to use gasoline-powered landscape equipment that would otherwise be in violation of this chapter must, before using gasoline-powered landscape equipment, submit documentation to the Town Manager or designee that includes a list of equipment suppliers contacted, a price comparison, and a statement of financial hardship rendering that person unable to comply with this chapter, in addition to such other information as the Town Manager or designee may request at their discretion. In no event shall a temporary exemption be granted for a period exceeding two years.
(D) The Town Manager is authorized to grant a one-time, six month extension to any resident who requests such extension based upon a self-reported financial hardship.
(Ord. 867, passed 7-6-2022)