Use of Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Equipment

Section 3-2.5.C.7 of the Borough Code regulates the use of landscaping and yard maintenance equipment. The operation of such equipment shall be permitted when operated with a muffler on residential property or within 250 feet of a residential property when operated on a commercial or business property on weekdays between 8 am and 7 pm, except that such equipment may be used by an occupant or owner of the premises between 8 am and 8 pm on weekdays; on Saturdays between 9 am and 5 pm, except that such equipment may be used by an occupant or owner of the premises on Saturdays between 9 am and 8 pm, and on Sundays and legal holidays between 10 am and 5 pm.

Operation of Equipment

The operation of such equipment at all other times shall be prohibited and shall not exceed the limits set forth in the Borough Noise Control Regulations, under Section 3-2.5 of the Borough Code.

Landscaping Hours

Professional Landscaping Services

Professional landing scaping services are permitted on the following schedule:

Week DayPermitted Hours
Monday - Friday8am - 7pm
Saturday9am - 5pm

Owner or Occupant Landscaping

Landscaping that is performed by the property occupant or owner is permitted on the following schedule:

Week DayPermitted Hours
Monday - Friday8am - 8pm
Saturdays9am - 8pm
Sundays 10am - 5pm 

Construction Hours

The Borough of Tenafly regulates the hours during which construction is permitted.  Borough regulations, in general, prohibit construction work on most weekends and on all legal holidays, except in emergency situations.  

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