Boulder has considered gas-powered leaf blower restrictions. Current rules rely on the general noise ordinance but advocacy groups continue pushing for equipment-level bans in residential neighborhoods near Chautauqua and Mapleton Hill.
Boulder does not specifically ban leaf blowers. General noise ordinance limits apply during operation. Gas-powered blowers are widely used throughout Colorado. Some Front Range communities (Boulder) have considered restrictions but statewide there are no equipment-level bans. Use during quiet hours would violate the general noise ordinance. CDPHE handles air quality at the state level.
Exceeding noise limits during quiet hours: $150 to $500. No specific leaf blower penalties.
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