Gas and electric leaf blowers are permitted in Apopka between 7 AM and 7 PM daily. There is no decibel cap specific to leaf blowers, and commercial landscapers must use equipment meeting manufacturer noise specs. No seasonal ban applies.
Apopka's noise ordinance (Code of Ordinances Chapter 38, Article II) regulates outdoor power equipment including leaf blowers, string trimmers, and hedge cutters under the general lawn equipment provisions. Operation is permitted daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with no distinction between gas-powered backpack blowers (typically 70-75 dBA at 50 feet) and quieter electric or battery units (60-65 dBA). Unlike California cities, Apopka has not banned gasoline-powered blowers and has no CARB-style emissions requirement. Commercial landscaping crews serving the many HOA communities — Errol Estates, Rock Springs Ridge, Wekiva Run, and Sweetwater Country Club — operate heavily during weekday mornings and are permitted to use gas blowers without a separate permit. HOAs may impose stricter rules through CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions), especially weekend restrictions or 8 AM start times. Apopka has no blackout period during hurricane cleanup or seasonal activities. FL Statute 403.415 (Florida Motor Vehicle Noise Prevention Act) does not apply to stationary lawn equipment. Violations of the time window are enforced as general noise disturbances.
Operation outside 7 AM-7 PM: written warning first offense, $100 fine for second offense within 12 months, escalating to $250 and $500 per Apopka Code Enforcement schedule. HOA violations handled separately through covenants and community management.
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