Noise Ordinances in San Mateo, CA (2026)

1 verified noise ordinances for San Mateo, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Leaf Blower Rules

San Mateo specifically regulates leaf blower operation under Chapter 10.80 in addition to the general noise ordinance. Leaf blowers must comply with both the noise standards in Chapter 7.30 and the specific provisions of Chapter 10.80. Operation is limited to construction-permitted hours.

San Mateo Leaf Blower Regulations

Some Restrictions

Cal. AB 1346 (2021) — Small Off-Road Engines (Gas Leaf Blower Phase-Out)

Existing law imposes various limitations on the emissions of air contaminants for the control of air pollution from vehicular and nonvehicular sources. [...] This bill would require the state board, by July 1, 2022, consistent with federal law, to adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines, a...

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