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17.101.020 Definitions.

Label: City code section
  1. A. Electric leaf blower means any leaf blower powered by only electric means, including but not limited to battery-powered leaf blowers, cordless rechargeable leaf blowers and corded leaf blowers. 
  2. B. Gasoline leaf blower means any leaf blower powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline, alcohol or other liquid or gaseous fluid. 
  3. C. Inclement weather means extreme weather conditions resulting from rain, snow, ice, flood, or other storm that pose a significant risk of injury to persons or property. 
  4. D. Leaf blower means any hand-held or backpack device designed or intended to blow, vacuum, or move leaves or any other type of debris or material by generating a concentrated stream of air. Leaf blower includes any device or machine that accepts vacuum attachments. 
  5. E. Owner means any of the following: 
    1. 1. One or more individuals or entities, jointly or severally, in whom is vested: all or part of the legal title to real property; or all or part of the beneficial ownership and right to present use and enjoyment of real property. 
    2. 2. A mortgagee of real property who is in possession of that property. 
    3. 3. In the case of a condominium, the board of the association of condominium unit owners responsible for overall management.
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