Little Elm does not have a standalone leaf blower ordinance or ban on gas-powered blowers. Leaf blowers are regulated under the general power equipment provisions of Sec. 70-55, which prohibit operation between sundown or 8 PM (whichever is later) and 8 AM in residential districts or within 500 feet of a residence. There is no decibel-specific limit for leaf blowers.
Little Elm does not impose a specific ban or separate regulation on leaf blowers. They fall under the power equipment provisions of Sec. 70-55 of the noise ordinance. Power equipment, excluding construction equipment, may not operate between the later of 8 PM or sundown and 8 AM of the following day within residential districts, quiet zones, or within 500 feet of any residence. Both gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted during allowed hours. The ordinance does not set a specific decibel limit for leaf blowers but relies on the general prohibition against unreasonably loud or disturbing noise offensive to the ordinary sensibilities of a neighboring person. Exemptions under Sec. 70-56 cover public service work including town-operated maintenance. Commercial landscaping crews must also comply with the same time restrictions. Equipment must have functioning mufflers where applicable.
Operating power equipment outside permitted hours: misdemeanor. Fine up to $500 per offense.
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