Camarillo Municipal Code Section 10.34.110(B) prohibits the operation of mechanically powered lawn mowers, garden tools, sanders, drills, grinders, and similar equipment between 9 PM and 7 AM if they create a noise disturbance exceeding the standards in Section 10.34.040. Gas and electric leaf blowers are subject to these same time and decibel restrictions.
Section 10.34.110(B) makes it unlawful to operate or permit the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawnmower, garden tool, or similar tool between 9 PM and 7 AM the next day if the noise violates the standards in Sections 10.34.040, 10.34.050, or 10.34.060. During permitted hours (7 AM-9 PM), these tools must still comply with the residential exterior noise limit of 55 dBA at the receiving property line. Camarillo does not have a standalone ban on gas-powered leaf blowers as some California cities do, but the decibel limits effectively restrict louder equipment. Section 10.34.110(D) separately regulates stationary HVAC and mechanical equipment noise. Many Camarillo HOAs restrict landscaping equipment hours more narrowly, often to 8 AM-6 PM on weekdays.
Operating power tools or leaf blowers during prohibited hours or above noise limits is a misdemeanor under CMC 10.34.150. Administrative citations may be issued under CMC 1.14 with escalating fines. Contact Community Development at (805) 388-5360 to report violations.
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