LISBON — With just one dissenting vote, members of the Town Council approved a fireworks ordinance Tuesday night, limiting residents’ use to the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve and during the Moxie Festival.

Another restriction included in the ordinance, which prevents setting off fireworks within 100 feet of a house, came as a relief to Wing Street resident Julie Cordner.

Cordner has appeared before the council several times, complaining that a neighbor’s use of fireworks has made life difficult for her family and the children she cares for during the day.

During the public hearing that preceded the vote, several residents complained that the council did not consider the many people in town who want fireworks banned. A survey of residents in August showed that of the more than 200 people who responded, a majority did not want fireworks in town.

Before the vote, police Chief David Brooks cautioned that even if the council passed the ordinance, which would not go into effect until 21 days later, people should not expect an instant end to problems.

“If this is approved, don’t expect this to stop immediately,” he said. “We have been living with the state law all summer,” a reference to the law passed by the Legislature allowing the sale and use of fireworks unless towns pass ordinances restricting them.

“On the 22nd day, the Police Department will not be issuing summonses,” he said. “We need a period of time to educate the public.”

Referring to her neighbor, Cordner asked, “Would he be considered educated on the 22nd day? He has received two summonses for disturbing the peace.”

Council Chairman Fern Larochelle expressed disappointment in not being able to pass the ordinance sooner.

“I wish this had been done three months ago,” he said. “But it does restrict the use to three days of the year, doesn’t allow it within 100 feet of a home and there are a lot of practical solutions in this to address issues like fire danger.”

Councilor Gina Mason voted against passing the ordinance, expressing disappointment that people don’t use common sense when setting off fireworks.

“You can’t fix stupid,” she said. “With 9,000-plus people in this town, there are only a handful” who aren’t acting responsibly, she said.