Lima has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance and no ban on gas blowers. Leaf blowers and lawn equipment are treated like any other noise source under the general noise-disturbance standard of Codified Ordinance 648.20.
Unlike some coastal cities, Lima does not restrict or ban gas-powered leaf blowers, nor does it set specific hours for using power yard equipment. Blower and mower noise is governed only by the general 'noise disturbance' provision of Codified Ordinance 648.20, which bars unreasonably loud, raucous, or unnecessary noise that disturbs a person of ordinary sensibilities across a property boundary. Normal daytime yard maintenance is not a violation; the ordinance would only reach equipment run at unreasonable hours or in an unreasonably disturbing manner. Residents seeking relief from repeated early-morning or late-night blower use should document the disturbance for Lima Police.
If treated as a noise disturbance under 648.20: $100 first, $250 second within a year, $500 third within a year, with no suspension of the fine.
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