Bellaire's noise ordinance prohibits all lawn care activities, including leaf blower use, during quiet hours regardless of noise level. During non-quiet hours, leaf blowers must comply with the 75 dB residential limit. Both gas and electric leaf blowers are permitted during allowed hours.
Under Bellaire's 2023 noise ordinance, lawn care activities are explicitly listed alongside construction and dumpster service as activities banned during quiet hours (9 PM–7 AM Sunday–Thursday, 11 PM–7 AM Friday–Saturday). This means no leaf blower use of any kind is permitted during those hours. During non-quiet hours, leaf blowers must keep noise below 75 dB at the receiving property line in residential zones. Gas-powered leaf blowers typically produce 70–85 dB, so higher-output models may violate the limit even during allowed hours. Commercial landscaping crews must also haul away all trimmings and debris per city code. The city does not distinguish between gas and electric models — both are governed by the same decibel and time restrictions.
Using a leaf blower during quiet hours carries a minimum $150 fine (first offense) and $500 minimum for subsequent violations. Exceeding 75 dB during non-quiet hours is also a violation. Commercial landscaping companies face additional penalties for failing to remove debris.
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