Lodi does not have a leaf-blower-specific ordinance, but powered leaf blowers used at residences are subject to the general noise standards in Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 (Noise Regulation). Operation must respect the citywide quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Powered yard equipment, including gas and electric leaf blowers, is treated as a noise source under LMC Chapter 9.24. The code makes it unlawful to make or continue any loud, unusual, or unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood. Routine daytime use of properly muffled leaf blowers on residential property is generally allowed, but blower use before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. may be cited as a noise violation. Lodi has not adopted a California Air Resources Board-style preemption of gas blowers; the statewide phase-out of new gas-powered small off-road engines applies to sales only and does not ban existing blowers. Complaints are handled by the Lodi Police Department for active noise and by Community Improvement for repeat violations.
Violations of Chapter 9.24 are infractions handled as administrative citations. Lodi's general administrative citation schedule sets fines at $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second within one year, and $500 for each additional offense.
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