Florin, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Weekday Window
- 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon-Fri
- Weekend Window
- 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat-Sun
- Code Section
- SCC §6.68.090(h)
- Gas Blower Ban
- No (state phase-out only)
Summary
Sacramento County does not ban gas-powered leaf blowers but limits their use to the §6.68.090(h) maintenance window: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Outside those hours, leaf blowers must comply with the residential noise caps (55 dBA day / 50 dBA night).
Sacramento County Code section 6.68.090(h) provides that noise sources associated with maintenance of residential area property are exempt from maximum noise level requirements, provided said activities take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on any day except Saturday or Sunday, or between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday.
Full Breakdown
Florin landscapers can run gas blowers during the county-wide exemption window confirmed by the Sacramento County EMD Noise Control Program: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat-Sun. Early-morning or late-evening blowing is the most common citation trigger. Note that California state law (AB-1346) phases out the sale of new gas leaf blowers but does not bar continued use of existing equipment, so the local hour limits remain the binding rule in Florin.
Violations & Fines
Operating a leaf blower outside the maintenance window is a Chapter 6.68 violation - typically a written warning then administrative citation (~$100). Repeat violations of the same section within 12 months escalate to higher fines and potential misdemeanor under §6.68.140.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my landscaper start at 6:30 a.m. in Florin?
Are electric blowers exempt from the hours?
Sources & Official References
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