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Equal-application hours rule, not fuel-source. Codified Ordinances 509.03 prohibits operation of any powered lawn mower, leaf blower, edger, chainsaw, or similar powered landscape equipment within 300 feet of any dwelling before 7am or after 9pm. Applies to gas and electric equally. No fuel-source ordinance has been introduced at Cleveland Heights City Council as of April 2026.
The Ohio flagship for GLB advocacy and incentive programs. Hosts Quiet Clean Heights — the only Ohio-based member of the national Quiet Clean Alliance. Runs the Lawn Mower and Leaf Blower Exchange Program (third annual iteration 2026: 70 residents, 50 DeWalt electric mowers + 20 DeWalt electric blowers; May 7, 2026 event). Mayor Kahlil Seren (D, 2022–2025) was recalled by 82% of voters September 9, 2025 — the first mayoral recall in Cleveland Heights history. Council President Tony Cuda became interim mayor. The Nutter Consulting Climate Action Plan contract is in limbo pending the 2026 mayoral race. Third annual exchange round opened April 8, 2026: 50 DeWalt electric mowers + 20 blowers swapped for working gas units, which the city scraps (clevelandheights.gov/1563).
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026
Timeline
- 2026-05-07 Effective date reached — Phase: Third annual Exchange Program event — 50 DeWalt mowers + 20 DeWalt blowers to 70 residents
- 2025-09-09 Effective date reached — Phase: Mayor Kahlil Seren recalled by 82% of voters — first mayoral recall in city history
- 2023 Effective date reached — Phase: Lawn Mower and Leaf Blower Exchange Program launched (30 gas mowers exchanged)
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