Greensboro has no leaf blower ban. Gas and electric blowers follow the general noise ordinance: 70 dB(C) daytime, 65 dB(C) nighttime at the residential property line.
Greensboro does not have a standalone ordinance banning or restricting leaf blowers. All power landscaping equipment including gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and trimmers is regulated under Chapter 18 general noise provisions. Equipment must not produce sound exceeding 70 dB(C) at the nearest residential property line during daytime (7 AM-11 PM) or 65 dB(C) during nighttime (11 PM-7 AM). Gas-powered commercial leaf blowers typically produce 70-85 dB at the operator but may attenuate below limits at the property line depending on lot size and distance. North Carolina has no statewide leaf blower restriction. There is no requirement to use electric or battery-powered equipment. Complaints about landscaping noise go to Greensboro 311 at 336-373-2489.
Exceeding noise limits is a misdemeanor under Chapter 18. Enforcement requires measurement at the property line.
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