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Oak Park, IL Code of Ordinances
THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
PREFACE TO OAK PARK CODE
PREAMBLE
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS
CHAPTER 4 AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 5 ANIMALS
CHAPTER 6 AUCTIONS
CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS LICENSING
ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 2 FEE SCHEDULE
ARTICLE 2 FEE SCHEDULE
ARTICLE 3 ADVERTISING AND BILL POSTING
ARTICLE 4A GENERAL BROKERS
ARTICLE 4B PAWNBROKERS
ARTICLE 5 CATCH BASIN CLEANERS
ARTICLE 6 COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 7 CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE YARD, COAL OR LUMBER YARD
ARTICLE 8 DATING SERVICES
ARTICLE 9 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
ARTICLE 10 FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS
ARTICLE 11 FLORISTS
ARTICLE 12 PARKING GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS
ARTICLE 13 ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
ARTICLE 14 DAY AND NIGHT CARE CENTERS AND HOMES
ARTICLE 15 JUNK DEALERS
ARTICLE 16 LAUNDRIES, LAUNDROMATS, DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS AND DRY CLEANERS
ARTICLE 17 MODEL REFERRAL SERVICE
ARTICLE 18 PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
ARTICLE 19 RENTAL REFERRAL AGENCIES
ARTICLE 20 SERVICE STATIONS
ARTICLE 21 THEATERS
ARTICLE 22 UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS
ARTICLE 23 AMUSEMENTS
ARTICLE 23A DANCES AND DANCE HALLS
ARTICLE 24 FOODS AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
ARTICLE 25 LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES
ARTICLE 26 MASON CONTRACTORS, GENERAL
ARTICLE 27 PUBLIC CARRIERS
ARTICLE 28 BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS
ARTICLE 29 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALES
ARTICLE 30 CURRENCY EXCHANGES
ARTICLE 31 HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE
ARTICLE 32 BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS
ARTICLE 33 ACCESSORY USE TOUR HOUSES
ARTICLE 34 TOUR TROLLEYS
ARTICLE 35 VALET PARKING
ARTICLE 36 DONATION BOXES
ARTICLE 37 SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS
ARTICLE 38 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE SERVICES
ARTICLE 39 CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
ARTICLE 40 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
ARTICLE 41 LAWN MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPING
CHAPTER 9 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 10 RESERVED
CHAPTER 11 GAMBLING
CHAPTER 12 HOUSING
CHAPTER 13 HUMAN RIGHTS
CHAPTER 14 LIBRARY
CHAPTER 15 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 15A NEWSPAPERS AND NEWSPAPER STANDS
CHAPTER 16 NUISANCES
CHAPTER 17 OFFENSES
CHAPTER 18 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
CHAPTER 19 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 20 PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 21 SMOKE ABATEMENT AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHAPTER 22 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 23 SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 23A TAXES
CHAPTER 24 TAXICABS
CHAPTER 25 TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS
CHAPTER 26 WATER
CHAPTER 27 WEAPONS
CHAPTER 28 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 29 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION
CHAPTER 30 SPECIAL EVENTS
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ARTICLE 41
LAWN MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPING
SECTION:
8-41-1: Definitions
8-41-2: License Required
8-41-3: License Fee
8-41-4: Equipment Restrictions
8-41-5: Exemptions
8-41-6: Penalties
8-41-1: DEFINITIONS:
For purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, and are hereby defined as follows:
 
ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER:
A leaf blower which is powered by an electric motor.
GAS-POWERED LEAFBLOWER:
A leaf blower which is powered by gasoline or propane, including an electric leaf blower powered by stand-alone fossil fuel powered generators or generators powered by vehicle engines.
LAWN MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPING:
The care of lawns and yards, including but not limited to establishing a new lawn by seeding or sodding, fertilizing, aeration, mowing, lawn disease treatment, weed control, leaf removal, trimming or planting of shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, mulching and installing decorative rock or bark.
LAWN MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPING BUSINESS:
Any person, entity, limited liability company, corporation, partnership or association who perform lawn maintenance/landscaping as part of a business.
LEAF BLOWER:
Any device which is used or designed to move leaves, grass clippings, dust, dirt, or other matter by blowing them with air emitted by such device. (Ord. 23-19, 3-13-2023)
 
8-41-2: LICENSE REQUIRED:
No person shall own or operate within the Village any lawn maintenance/landscaping business without first obtaining a license in accordance with this article, including a home-based business from which a lawn maintenance/landscaping business is operated. (Ord. 23-19, 3-13-2023)
8-41-3: LICENSE FEE:
The license fee for a lawn maintenance/landscaping business shall be as set forth in section 8-2-1 of this Code. (Ord. 23-19, 3-13-2023)
8-41-4: EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS:
   A.   Prior to June 1, 2025, the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers is prohibited between June 1 to September 30. Electric leaf blowers may be used year-round, subject to the time restrictions in subsection B below.
   B.   Prior to June 1, 2025, gasoline-powered and electric leaf blowers shall be permitted to be operated on the following days and times between October 1 and May 31:
      1.   Monday through Friday from the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. to six o’clock (6:00) P.M.
      2.   Saturday and Sunday from the hours of nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. to four o’clock (4:00) P.M.
   C.   No gas-powered leaf blower shall be permitted to be operated in the Village on or after June 1, 2025, except as provided in section 8-41-5 of this code.
   D.   The use of portable generators to power electric leaf blowers or to recharge batteries used in leaf blowers is prohibited. (Ord. 23-19, 3-13-2023)
8-41-5: EXEMPTIONS:
Gas-powered leaf blowers shall be permitted to be operated as follows:
   A.   At the direction of Police or Fire Department sworn personnel of the Village for the purpose of responding to an emergency, or in order to restore, preserve, protect or save lives or property from imminent danger of loss or harm; or
   B.   To clear fallen trees in order to provide emergency clearance for public safety. (Ord. 23-19, 3-13-2023)
8-41-6: PENALTIES:
Any person or business violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined in accordance with the provisions of section 1-1-5 of this code. (Ord. 23-19, 3-13-2023)