Lowell restricts gas-powered leaf blower use to daytime hours; no outright ban exists, but decibel and hour limits apply under the general noise ordinance.
Unlike some Massachusetts communities (Newton, Arlington) that have enacted seasonal bans on gas leaf blowers, Lowell does not prohibit them outright. However, leaf blowers fall under the general construction and landscaping noise provisions of the Lowell Municipal Code. Operation is generally limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends, with no use on Sundays before 9:00 a.m. Commercial landscapers are expected to use equipment rated at or below 65-70 decibels at 50 feet when available. Concentrated use in densely populated neighborhoods like the Highlands and Pawtucketville draws regular complaints; homeowners associations and multi-family property managers often impose stricter rules. Violations are enforced by Lowell Police or Code Enforcement; typical fines start at 50 dollars.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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