Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Ch. 8.16 Weed and Debris Blowers

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that the use of weed and debris blowers for landscaping or property maintenance is conducted in a manner that minimizes impacts to neighboring properties, preserves the semi-rural ambiance of the city, and minimizes impacts to the environment.

(Code 1981, § 8.16.010; Ord. No. 611, § 2, 10-16-2018)

The use of gas-powered blowers shall be prohibited on lots developed with a single-family residential unit.

It is further unlawful for any person operating any type of weed and debris blower to blow cuttings, refuse, or debris onto a neighboring property or into a street, gutter, or drain. A weed and debris blower shall include any device used, designed or operated to produce a current of air by fuel, electricity or other means to push, propel, or blow cuttings, refuse, or debris.

(Code 1981, § 8.16.020; Ord. No. 611, § 2, 10-16-2018)

The use or operation of any type of permitted weed and debris blower shall occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The use or operation of any weed and debris blower is prohibited at all times on Sundays or federal holidays.

(Code 1981, § 8.16.030; Ord. No. 611, § 2, 10-16-2018)