Broward County Chapter 27 does not restrict leaf blower hours specifically. Blowers must stay at or below 55 dBA (L50) at a receiving residential property line at all times.
The Broward County noise ordinance (Chapter 27, Sections 27-233 through 27-241) regulates sound sources by decibel level rather than by equipment type. Leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other landscaping equipment must keep sound at or below 55 dBA (L50) and 65 dBA (Lmax) at the receiving residential property line. Commercial landscape crews operating in unincorporated Broward do not have a dedicated time-window exemption in the county code, though construction-related yard work is exempt from decibel limits only between 7 AM and 7 PM under Section 27-236. In practice, most Broward cities (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs) layer their own rules on top, typically allowing blower use 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and later starts on Sundays. Electric and battery-powered blowers are encouraged but not mandated at the county level. Residents in HOA communities should also check covenants, which often impose stricter hours.
Non-criminal citation under Section 27-241: $50-$250 first offense, $100-$500 repeat violations. Daily fines may accrue.
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