Boca Raton restricts construction and power equipment through the noise ordinance under Chapter 10, Article III. Power equipment is prohibited before 7 AM Monday-Friday, before 8 AM Saturday, and all day Sunday.
Boca Raton's noise ordinance restricts construction and power equipment operation hours. Construction work causing noise is unlawful before 7 AM or after 6 PM Monday-Friday, before 8 AM or after 6 PM Saturday, or any time on Sunday. These restrictions apply to landscaping equipment including leaf blowers. All equipment must use standard mufflers and noise-reducing equipment. Boca Raton has not enacted a specific ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Commercial landscaping crews must comply with the same hour restrictions.
Violations enforced by Code Enforcement at 561-393-7934 and the Boca Raton Police Department.
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