Downey regulates leaf blower noise under its general noise ordinance. Gas-powered leaf blowers must comply with the 85 dBA construction equipment limit and operate only during permitted hours.
Downey Municipal Code Section 4600.2 addresses equipment and machinery noise. The general prohibition in Section 4600 covers all motor vehicles and equipment creating unnecessary noise. Under home occupation provisions, no mechanical equipment may be used that creates noise perceptible beyond property boundaries. Construction-related equipment is limited to 85 dB(A) at property lines. All equipment noise must comply with the maximum permissible noise levels established in Section 4606.3.
Equipment exceeding noise limits results in citations. Code Enforcement at (562) 904-2392 investigates complaints.
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