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Cherry Hill, NJ Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Allowed hours
8:00 a.m. to dusk/8:00 p.m.
Applies in
Residential zones
Governing section
§ 5-1.6.k, Noise Control
Gas vs. electric
No distinction in the code
Max penalty
$2,000 fine or 90 days

Summary

Cherry Hill Township confines outdoor power tools, including leaf blowers, saws, and other garden equipment, to 8:00 a.m. through dusk or 8:00 p.m. in residential zones, under Section 5-1.6.k of its Noise Control ordinance. There is no separate gas-versus-electric distinction; the time window covers all of it.

Power Equipment. Operating or permitting to be operated any powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, garden equipment or tools of like nature, used primarily for domestic purposes, outdoors in residential zones except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and dusk or 8:00 p.m., whichever comes first.

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Full Breakdown

, whichever comes first. 6. 5, barring sound that 'emanates past the boundary of the property' and disturbs neighbors, still applies everywhere in the Township. 7 exempts emergency work and OSHA-covered activity from the whole section. 8: a written application describing the equipment, the requested hours, and interim controls, a $50 fee, and approval limited to ten days unless a new application is filed.

Violations & Fines

Running a leaf blower or other yard power tool outside the 8:00 a.m. to dusk/8:00 p.m. window in a residential zone is enforceable by summons under Section 5-1.9, issued by police, Community Development, or the Building Code Department, and punishable under Section 1-5's General Penalty of up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days' imprisonment, or 90 days' community service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time can I use a leaf blower in Cherry Hill?
Between 8:00 a.m. and dusk or 8:00 p.m., whichever comes first, in a residential zone. Section 5-1.6.k covers garden equipment and 'tools of like nature' under the same window as saws, sanders, drills and grinders.
Does Cherry Hill ban gas-powered leaf blowers specifically?
No. Section 5-1.6.k regulates by time of day only and does not distinguish gas, electric, or battery equipment; any powered garden tool used outdoors in a residential zone must stay inside the permitted hours.
Can a landscaping crew start before 8 a.m. for a big job?
Only with a permit of variation from the Department of Community Development under Section 5-1.8, which requires a $50 fee and caps approval at ten days unless a new application is filed.
What is the penalty for running yard equipment too early?
A summons under Section 5-1.9 carrying the Section 1-5 General Penalty: up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days' imprisonment, or 90 days' community service, at the Municipal Court judge's discretion.

Sources & Official References

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