Leaf blowers in Huntington Beach must not exceed 70 dBA measured at 10 feet under HBMC Chapter 8.40. Property maintenance hours are 8 AM-7 PM Monday-Saturday and 9 AM-6 PM Sundays/holidays.
Under HBMC Chapter 8.40, the maximum noise level of leaf blowers shall not exceed 70 dBA as measured 10 feet from the blower. Property maintenance including leaf blowing is permitted between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and federal holidays, maintenance hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Gas-powered leaf blowers are not banned in Huntington Beach but must comply with the 70 dBA limit. Commercial landscaping crews must observe the same time and noise restrictions.
Operating leaf blowers exceeding 70 dBA or outside permitted hours is subject to noise ordinance citations and fines.
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