Denver has not adopted a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, and Colorado has no statewide ban. Use is governed by Denver's general noise ordinance DRMC §36 and the city's voluntary electric-equipment rebate programs through Xcel Energy and Climate Action.
Unlike many California or East Coast cities, Denver does not prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers. Use is regulated indirectly by Denver's noise ordinance (DRMC §36), which restricts power-equipment noise during quiet hours (10pm to 7am residential), and by state ozone-season Voluntary Mow Down requests during summer. The Colorado Energy Office and Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency (CASR) offer commercial-landscaper rebates to switch to battery-electric equipment, and city facilities phased out gas blowers at most parks. Operators should also follow EPA small-engine emissions standards and avoid blowing debris into storm drains, which violates Denver stormwater rules.
There is no city-specific blower ban, but operating equipment outside permitted noise hours triggers DRMC §36 violations with fines starting around $150. Discharging debris into storm drains can also violate DRMC §56 stormwater rules.
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