Carlsbad's noise ordinance (CMC Chapter 8.48) covers leaf blowers and outdoor power equipment. Gas-powered leaf blowers must comply with general noise standards; use during early morning or late evening hours may draw complaints.
Carlsbad does not have a separate leaf blower ordinance but the general noise ordinance (CMC Chapter 8.48) prohibits unreasonably loud noises including those from outdoor power equipment. California's Air Resources Board is phasing out new gas-powered small off-road engines (SOREs) under AB 1346 (2021), which bans sales of new gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and similar equipment after January 1, 2024. Existing gas equipment may still be used but must comply with noise standards. Professional landscapers and construction crews are bound by the construction hour limits in CMC §8.48.
Violations of noise ordinance are misdemeanors. Fines up to $1,000.
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