Garland permits leaf blower use under its general noise ordinance, restricting operation to daytime hours with no specific gas-powered ban.
Garland does not have a separate leaf blower ordinance and instead regulates them under the general noise ordinance and operating hours for power equipment. Both gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial use. Operation is generally limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with stricter quiet hours requiring that equipment not create unreasonable noise audible at adjacent residences during the late evening through early morning. Commercial landscaping operations must comply with the same hour restrictions. Leaf blowers cannot be used to blow grass clippings, leaves, or debris into the street, storm drains, or onto neighboring properties; debris must be collected and disposed of properly to prevent storm sewer pollution. Code Compliance responds to complaints about excessive noise or improper debris discharge.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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