Larkspur Municipal Code Ch. 9.57 Restriction of Leaf Blower Use

Sections: 9.57.010 Prohibition on the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. 9.57.020 Permitted Days and Times for Use of Leaf Blowers. 9.57.030 Violations and Penalties.

No person may use or operate a gas-powered device to blow leaves, dirt or other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns or any other surfaces on residential properties in the City. Multifamily dwellings, municipal park areas, and commercial properties are exempt from this restriction. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 1014 § 1, 2017)

No person may use or operate any device to blow leaves, dirt or other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns or any other surfaces within residential properties in the City except between the hours of nine a.m. and five p.m. weekdays, and between the hours of ten a.m. and four p.m. on Saturdays.

No person may use or operate any device to blow leaves, dirt or other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns or any other surfaces on multifamily dwellings, municipal park areas, and commercial properties in the City except between the hours of seven a.m. and five p.m. weekdays, and between the hours of ten a.m. and four p.m. on Saturdays.

Use of any device to blow leaves, dirt or other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns or any other surfaces in any area of the City is prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 1014 § 1, 2017)

Any violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and an infraction and may be abated, charged, and penalized as provided for in this code and applicable law. Each instance of such a violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. The remedies provided for in this section shall be in addition to any other remedy or remedies or penalties provided in this code or any other law or ordinance. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 1014 § 1, 2017)