Mountain Brook cracking down on when people fire up their lawnmowers
The restrictions apply to leaf blowers, lawnmowers, string trimmers, edgers, chippers and similar powered tools.
Mason Reed 
As summer heat settles in, Mountain Brook is reminding residents and landscaping professionals to keep an eye on the clock when operating power equipment. City officials are emphasizing existing ordinances to ensure the peace and quiet of local neighborhoods remains undisturbed.
Know the Hours
According to a recent Facebook post from the city, commercial lawn equipment must stay silent before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m. on weekdays. If you are catching up on yard work during the weekend, equipment cannot be fired up before 8 a.m.
Equipment Restrictions
These rules cover a wide array of powered tools commonly used to maintain residential properties, including:
- Lawnmowers
- Leaf blowers
- String trimmers
- Edgers
- Chippers
- Similar powered landscape equipment
The city expressed its gratitude to the community for helping preserve the standard of living that defines Mountain Brook. The message has been well-received by many locals, with some residents taking to social media to voice their support for maintaining quieter, more peaceful neighborhoods.
