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.
Ethan Parker 
As summer temperatures climb, Mountain Brook is reminding residents that it's time to keep the peace in their neighborhoods by sticking to city-mandated hours for commercial lawn maintenance.
Know the Schedule
If you're relying on professional crews to manage your yard, you need to ensure they are keeping their noise levels within the city's window of operation. According to a recent update shared on Facebook, commercial lawn equipment is prohibited in residential zones before 7 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends, crews are required to wait until 8 a.m. to get started.
What's Restricted?
The city's noise guidelines cover a wide range of common landscaping tools, including:
- Lawnmowers
- Leaf blowers
- String trimmers
- Edgers
- Chippers
- Similar powered tools
The city emphasized that these measures are designed to preserve the quiet environment that Mountain Brook residents value, thanking the community for helping maintain their quality of life. The news has been met with positive feedback from locals, with some even jokingly suggesting they'd love to see similar rules enforced elsewhere in the county.
