Orange County Municipal Code Art. 4 Leaf Blowers

(a) Residential areas. In residential areas, or within fifty (50) feet thereof, the use of leaf blowers is prohibited except as provided in section 4-6-7 of this Code during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays; and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and legal holidays).

(b) Maximum noise levels. Notwithstanding provisions of Division 6, Noise Control of Title 4 of this Code, the maximum noise level emitted by leaf blowers shall not exceed sixty-five (65) decibels and shall not exceed 55 decibels for more than a total of fifteen (15) minutes at any given location. The noise level shall be measured at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the leaf blower.

(c) Dirt, dust, debris. Leaf blower operations shall not cause dirt, dust, debris, leaves, grass clippings, cuttings or trimmings from trees or shrubs to be blown or deposited on any adjacent street or property, or upon the property on which the leaf blower is being operated. Deposits of dirt, dust, leaves, grass clippings, debris, cuttings or trimmings from trees or shrubs shall be removed and disposed of in a sanitary manner, to prevent dispersement by wind, vandalism, or similar means.

(d) Windows and other openings. Leaf blowers shall not be operated within a horizontal distance of ten (10) feet of any operable window, door or mechanical air intake opening or duct.

(e) Identification required. Each leaf blower shall have the business name, address, telephone number affixed to it in a clear, identifiable manner.

(Ord. No. 02-005, § 1, 7-23-02)