Leaf Blower Regulations

Spring / Fall Cleanup Seasons

MARCH 15 THROUGH JUNE 1 (SPRING CLEANUP)
 SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH DECEMBER 15 (FALL CLEANUP)

Gas-powered leaf blowers permitted subject to the following restrictions:

Permitted Times:
• Monday through Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Saturday, Sunday, federal holidays – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

No more than a total of two handheld or backpack leaf blowers at a time, unless property is greater than one-half acre.  If greater than one-half acre, no quantity limit.

No walk-behind leaf blowers are permitted, unless property is greater than one-half acre.

All blowers must meet EPA exhaust standards and be operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.

Handheld or backpack leaf blowers must operate at a noise level of 70 dBA or less.


Other Times Besides Cleanup Seasons

JUNE 2 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14
DECEMBER 16 THROUGH MARCH 14

No gas-powered leaf blowers permitted, except:

On one- or two-family properties:
• The property owner may use one gas-powered leaf blower once a week for no more than 30 minutes and only during the following time periods: Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

On multifamily, cluster residential developments, and attached one-family dwelling developments:
• Gas-powered leaf blowers may be used between 9:00 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday and not at all on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays.

Year Round

 Gas-powered leaf blowers permitted:

• When responding to an emergency or removing snow.
• Golf and tennis clubs and municipal employees performing their regular duties, but not within 100 feet of the nearest residence.

Electric or battery-operated leaf blowers permitted with no limitations.