Galloway Township, NJ Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Mon–Fri lawn hours
- 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sat–Sun lawn hours
- 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Leaf blowers
- No dedicated section
- Covered equipment
- Mowers, chain saws (engine)
- Chapter
- Code Chapter 253, Noise
Summary
Galloway Township Code Chapter 253 does not name leaf blowers specifically, but restricts internal-combustion lawn mowers and chain saws to 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Gas leaf blowers fall under the same disturbance rules.
Lawn mowers and chain saws powered by internal-combustion engines: the operating of any such device other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 253 limits internal-combustion-engine lawn equipment by hour: lawn mowers and chain saws may operate 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Galloway's code does not single out leaf blowers with a dedicated section, but gas-powered blowers are still covered by the general prohibition on loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise, and by the New Jersey N.J.A.C. 7:29 sound-level limits. Residents seeking a blower-specific rule should contact Code Enforcement, since none is currently codified in Chapter 253.
Violations & Fines
Operating covered equipment outside the permitted hours violates Chapter 253: fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days jail and/or community service; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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