Gas-Powered Equipment Regulations in California
This page shows gas-powered leaf blower and lawn mower bans and restrictions across 254 jurisdictions in California.
44 jurisdictions with use bans
2 jurisdictions with sale bans
84 jurisdictions with specific hour restrictions
1 jurisdictions with pending/proposed bans
3 jurisdictions with phased implementation
Statewide: California has implemented a phased ban on sales of new small off-road engines (including lawn equipment) through AB 1346, starting in 2024.
Active Bans: Major jurisdictions with gas equipment use bans include Los Angeles County (temporary AQ emergency), Los Angeles (City), Oakland, San Francisco and 40 others.
Pending/Proposed: San Mateo (City) has pending or proposed regulations under consideration.
Phased Implementation: Irvine, Menlo Park, San Francisco are implementing regulations in phases over time.
Regulatory Trend: California shows significant momentum with 44 active use bans, indicating a strong movement toward electric alternatives.
Jurisdictions
Agoura Hills
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Alhambra
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Aliso Viejo
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Antioch
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Apple Valley
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Arcadia
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Artesia
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Azusa
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Bakersfield
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Bell
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Bellflower
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Beverly Hills
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Brea
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Brentwood
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Buena Park
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Calabasas
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Capitola
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Carmel-by-the-Sea
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Carpinteria
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Carson
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Chico
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Chino
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Chino Hills
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Citrus Heights
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Claremont
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Clovis
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Coachella
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Compton
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Concord
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Corona
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Covina
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Cudahy
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Culver City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Cypress
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Dana Point
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Danville
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Davis
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Prohibited 21:00–07:00; additional city resolutions restrict leaf blower use during drought or air quality emergencies).
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Del Mar
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Diamond Bar
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Downey
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Duarte
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Dublin
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
El Cajon
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
El Cerrito
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
El Segundo
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Elk Grove
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Hours per noise ordinance).
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Emeryville
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Encinitas
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Folsom
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Foster City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Fountain Valley
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Fresno (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Fullerton
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Applies via noise ordinance; not blower-specific).
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Garden Grove
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Unlawful to operate leaf blowers within 150 ft of residential property between 22:00–07:00).
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Gardena
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Glendora
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Goleta
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Half Moon Bay
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Hawthorne
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Healdsburg
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Hermosa Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Hesperia
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Hidden Hills
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Huntington Park
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Imperial Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Indian Wells
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Indio
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Inglewood
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
La Cañada Flintridge
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
La Habra
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
La Mesa
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00 in residential areas).
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La Mirada
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
La Quinta
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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La Verne
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Laguna Niguel
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Laguna Woods
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Lake Forest
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Lakewood
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Lancaster
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Lemon Grove
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Livermore
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Lompoc
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Long Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Lynwood
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Malibu
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Manhattan Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Marina
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Marysville
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Maywood
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Merced
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Mission Viejo
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Modesto
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Monterey (City)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Monterey Park
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Moraga
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Moreno Valley
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Morro Bay
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Murrieta
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
National City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Norwalk
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Novato
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Oceanside
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00 in residential zones); noise limits are set.
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Ojai
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Ontario
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Orange (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours: Residential: Mon–Sat 8:00–19:00; Sun/Federal holidays 9:00–17:00; plus time-per-parcel limits (≤15 min/hr ≤0.5 acre; ≤30 min/hr >0.5 acre); noise limits apply (Not specified as dBA in section).
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Orinda
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Oxnard
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Pacific Grove
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Pacifica
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Palm Desert
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Palm Springs
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Palmdale
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Paramount
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Paso Robles
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Petaluma
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00 in residential zones).
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Pico Rivera
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Pismo Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Pittsburg
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Placentia
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Pleasant Hill
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Pomona
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Poway
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Rancho Cordova
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Rancho Cucamonga
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Rancho Mirage
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Rancho Santa Margarita
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Redding
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Redondo Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Richmond
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Riverside (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Rocklin
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Rosemead
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Roseville
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Sacramento (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Salinas
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Anselmo
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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San Bernardino (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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San Clemente
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Diego (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Residential zones: Weekdays 19:00–08:00 prohibited; Weekends/holidays 17:00–09:00 prohibited).
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San Gabriel
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Leandro
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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San Luis Obispo (City)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Marcos
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Marino
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Ramon
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Santa Ana
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Santa Clarita
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Santa Cruz (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–08:00 weekdays; 22:00–10:00 weekends/holidays).
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Santa Maria
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Santee
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Seal Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Seaside
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Sierra Madre
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Signal Hill
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Solana Beach
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
South Gate
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
South Pasadena
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
South San Francisco
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Stanton
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Stockton
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Temecula
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Temple City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Thousand Oaks
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Torrance
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Turlock
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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Tustin
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Union City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Upland
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Ventura (San Buenaventura)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Victorville
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Vista
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00 in residential areas).
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Walnut
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Watsonville
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–07:00).
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West Covina
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
West Hollywood
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Westminster
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Whittier
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Yorba Linda
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Yuba City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Alameda County (unincorporated)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Los Angeles County (temporary AQ emergency)
All leaf blowers (both gas and electric) are banned.
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Orange County (unincorporated)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Sacramento County (unincorporated)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Diego County (unincorporated)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
San Mateo County (unincorporated)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
Santa Clara County (unincorporated)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
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Santa Cruz County (unincorporated)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Operation prohibited 22:00–08:00).
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Alameda
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned: use and sale of gas-powered leaf blowers banned starting jan 1, 2023 (ord. 3307); sales are also prohibited and electric alternatives follow noise code hours.
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Anaheim
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Hours general construction 7a–7p); noise limits apply (≤60 dBA residential).
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Atherton
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned, effective july 1, 2024; electric alternatives have hour restrictions and noise limits apply (≤65 dBA often required regionally).
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Belmont
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (city adopted ordinance banning gas leaf blowers effective july 1, 2024).
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Belvedere
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Belvedere Muni Code 8.10.030 prohibits gas leaf blowers.
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Berkeley
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. BMC 13.40.070(B)(14); equipment use is limited to general tool hours exist; blowers banned if gas.
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Burlingame
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned, effective july 1, 2024; electric alternatives have hour restrictions.
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Calabasas
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. CMC 8.12 prohibits gas blowers; electric allowed within posted hours; equipment use is limited to hours: mon–fri 8a–5p; sat 9a–5p; none sun and noise limits apply (≤65 dBA).
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California (statewide)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place; sales are also prohibited.
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Carlsbad
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (General construction hours 7a–7p typical); noise limits apply (≤60–65 dBA residential typical).
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Chula Vista
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Disturbing noise prohibited; CVMC 17.24.040).
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Claremont
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. City reminders: gas blowers strictly prohibited; electric allowed w/ hours; electric alternatives have time restrictions.
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Costa Mesa
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Near/within res. areas/50 ft: Mon–Fri 7a–5p; Sat 9a–5p; Sun & legal holidays 12p–5p); noise limits apply (≤65 dB at 50 ft; ≤55 dB if used >15 min/day on a parcel). Violations may result in $50 minimum penalty per violation (per ordinance).
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Culver City
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (M–F 8a–6p; Sat/Sun 10a–5p); noise limits apply (≤65 dBA).
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Cupertino
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place; noise limits apply (≤65 dBA at 50 ft).
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Daly City
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (gas blowers prohibited since jan 1, 2024; electric permitted).
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Encinitas
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (gas blowers prohibited citywide since jan 2020; ord. 2019‑06); equipment use is limited to elec: mon–sat 8a–6p; sun 12–5p.
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Escondido
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours: Mon–Fri 7a–6p; Sat 9a–5p; Sun/Holidays 9a–5p (homeowner only).
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Fremont
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (ordinance effective jan 2024 prohibits gas blower use); equipment use is limited to elec allowed during 7a–8p and noise limits apply (≤65 dBA typical).
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Glendale
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Gas blower use prohibited citywide beginning Sep 1, 2024.
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Hayward
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Allowed 8a–8p daily); noise limits apply (≤70 dBA).
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Hillsborough
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned, effective july 1, 2024; electric alternatives have time restrictions and noise limits apply: ≤65 dBA at 50 ft (label required).
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Huntington Beach
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (General construction hours 7a–7p); noise limits apply (≤65 dBA residential).
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Irvine
Gas-powered leaf blowers are being phased out. Leaf blowers: use ban for large businesses 7/1/2024; residents & small businesses 1/1/2025. Other gas landscaping equipment: 1/1/2025 (large businesses) & 7/1/2026 (residents/small).
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Laguna Hills
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Landscaping hours: 7a–8p daily); noise limits apply (≤65 dBA residential typical).
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Lawndale
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Use of gasoline-powered mechanical blowers or vacuums prohibited after July 1, 1997.
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Los Altos (City)
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. MC 11.15.030; original ban dates to 1991; updated 2023; electric alternatives have hour restrictions.
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Los Altos Hills
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Mon–Sat 8:00–5:30 only; none Sundays/holidays); noise limits apply: ≤65 dBA at 50 ft (ANSI).
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Los Gatos
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (ban effective 2014; ordinance 2231; hours as posted); equipment use is limited to elec: mon–fri 8a–5p; sat 9a–4p; none sun/holidays and noise limits apply (≤65 dBA at 50 ft).
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Malibu
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited anywhere in Malibu (MMC 8.24.050(K)).
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Menlo Park
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (enforcement began july 1, 2024; other gas landscaping equipment banned jan 1, 2029); electric alternatives have hour restrictions.
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Mill Valley
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. MMC prohibits gas-powered devices to blow debris; fines up to $500.
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Mountain View
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (General construction/landscaping hours may apply; no blower-specific hours posted).
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Orange (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours: Residential: Mon–Sat 8a–7p; Sun/Federal holidays 9a–5p; time-per-parcel limits (≤15 min/hr for ≤0.5 acre; ≤30 min/hr for >0.5 acre); noise limits apply (Implied by code; not explicit dBA on page).
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Palo Alto
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. See city ordinance page for details.
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Pasadena
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (gas blowers prohibited citywide since 2023); equipment use is limited to: yes (varies by zone; see faq) and noise limits apply: ≤65 dBA at 50 ft (electric).
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Piedmont
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Piedmont Code §12.8.2(b) prohibits gas-powered blowers; electric alternatives have time restrictions.
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Pleasanton
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Ban took effect June 1, 2024; equipment use is limited to: elec may be subject to hours (not specified).
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Portola Valley
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (ban effective jan 2021); noise limits apply (Electric ≤65 dBA).
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Redwood City
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
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San Bruno
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (ban effective july 1, 2024; ordinance aligned with nearby peninsula cities); equipment use is limited to elec: mon–fri 8a–6p; sat 9a–5p; no sun/holidays and noise limits apply (≤65 dBA typical).
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San Carlos (City)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
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San Diego (City)
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (No operation in residential zones: Weekdays 7p–8a; Weekends/holidays 5p–9a).
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San Francisco
Gas-powered landscaping equipment (incl. blowers, mowers) are being phased out. Ordinance passed Oct 2022; applies citywide by Jan 1, 2026.
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San Jose (City)
General noise ordinance applies, but no specific leaf blower ban is in place.
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San Mateo (City)
A ban on gas leaf blowers has been proposed. City preparing ordinance; Sustainability & Infrastructure Commission discussed Sept 10, 2025; Council Oct 6.
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San Rafael
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned: ban on gas blowers + specified hours effective oct 1, 2022 (ord. 2014).
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Santa Barbara
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Gas blowers illegal at any time per Municipal Code 9.16.
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Santa Monica
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Ban at all times; enforcement program in place; equipment use is limited to not specified on policy page and noise limits apply: ≤70 dBA (electric).
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Santa Rosa
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (No operation in residential: Weekdays 8p–8a; Weekends 8p–9a).
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Saratoga
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Mon–Fri 8a–5p; Sat 10a–5p; none Sun); noise limits apply (≤65 dBA at 50 ft).
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Solana Beach
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (ban in place since 2011; city offers funding for electric landscape equipment); electric alternatives have time restrictions.
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Sonoma (City)
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned (gas blowers banned since 2016); electric alternatives have time restrictions.
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Tustin
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours: N/A (subject to general noise/time rules).
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Walnut Creek
Leaf blowers are restricted to specific hours (Landscaping hours M–F 8a–6p; Sat 9a–6p; none Sun); noise limits apply (≤65 dBA typical).
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West Hollywood
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned. Fines generally $100–$500 (per city page); equipment use is limited to: see city code (general hours posted).
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