Hollywood FL does not have a specific leaf blower ban. Leaf blowers are subject to the general noise limits of Chapter 100: 65 dBA at the property line during the day (7 AM-10 PM), 55 dBA at night (10 PM-7 AM). Gas-powered leaf blowers are not banned. Commercial landscaping must comply during permitted hours.
The City of Hollywood does not maintain a separate leaf blower ordinance or ban gas-powered leaf blowers. All leaf blower operation is subject to the general noise standards of Chapter 100. Noise from leaf blowers may not exceed 65 dBA or 65 dBC at the residential property line during daytime hours (7 AM to 10 PM) or 55 dBA/dBC during nighttime hours (10 PM to 7 AM). Exemptions under Section 100.07 may apply to certain maintenance activities during reasonable hours. Commercial landscaping crews should be aware that leaf blower noise is measured at the receiving property line, not at the source. Landscapers are required by code to remove and dispose of yard waste they generate.
Noise exceeding the decibel limits at the property line is subject to the standard fine schedule: $100 first offense, $500 second within 6 months, $1,000 third and subsequent.
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