Corona regulates leaf blowers under its general noise ordinance in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.36, restricting use during early morning, evening, and nighttime hours. Gas-powered blowers are still permitted in Corona but must comply with quiet-hour limits and the city's general decibel standards measured at adjacent property lines.
Corona has not enacted a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, distinguishing it from coastal Southern California cities. Use is governed by the general noise ordinance in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 9.36, which prohibits operation of gardening equipment including leaf blowers, mowers, edgers, and trimmers in residential zones outside the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and federal holidays. California Air Resources Board regulations under AB 1346 require that all new small off-road engines sold in California be zero-emission starting January 1, 2024, which is gradually phasing out new gas blower sales statewide, though existing equipment remains legal to operate. Corona landscapers servicing HOA properties along Foothill Parkway, Green River, and the Sierra Del Oro hillsides must follow these hours and ensure equipment does not exceed 65 dBA at adjacent residential property lines. Commercial landscapers operating without proper city business licenses or in violation of hours can be cited under the administrative citation process in Corona MC 1.20, with fines starting at $100 and escalating for repeat violations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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