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Permit + seasonal + decibel regime. Permitted windows: March 15–May 31 and Oct 1–Dec 15. Hours 9am–5pm; prohibited Sundays and legal holidays. Lawn care businesses must submit operations plan to Inspectional Services, with inventory of all blowers certified ≤65 dB and employee training affidavit.
Enacted: 2021-05-13 In effect since: 2021-05-13
Passed by Somerville City Council May 13, 2021 as Ordinance No. 2021-08 (Code Chapter 9, Article VIII, §§9-122 to 9-130). Penalty $300 per violation.
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
Timeline
- 2021-05-13 Adopted — City Council passed Ordinance No. 2021-08
Guidance 310 CMR 7.10 noise regulation; three failed incentive bills
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