Houston does not ban gas-powered leaf blowers. Leaf blower noise must comply with Chapter 30 sound limits of 65 dBA residential daytime and 58 dBA nighttime. Use during quiet hours (10 PM to 8 AM) may trigger citations.
Houston has no specific leaf blower ordinance or ban on gas-powered models. Leaf blower operation falls under Chapter 30's general sound level limits: 65 dBA daytime and 58 dBA nighttime at the receiving property line. Most commercial leaf blowers produce 70-80 dBA at 50 feet, which may exceed the residential limit depending on distance to the property line. Use during nighttime hours (10:01 PM to 7:59 AM) is more likely to result in citations. Landscape maintenance companies typically operate during standard business hours to avoid complaints.
Up to $2,000 fine if leaf blower noise exceeds Chapter 30 sound limits at the receiving property line.
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