Madison, AL Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed window
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Days
- Any day of the week
- Equipment covered
- Blowers, mowers, trimmers, saws
- Decibel cap
- None specified
- Citation
- Sec. 14-176(g)
Summary
Leaf blowers, lawn mowers and similar domestic power equipment are exempt from the noise limits when used between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. any day of the week. Outside those hours they must not violate the general noise prohibition.
Use of domestic power equipment (including, but not limited to, power lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, snowblowers, tillers, saws, sanders, drills or similar devices) between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. any day of the week.
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Full Breakdown
Section 14-176(g) exempts 'use of domestic power equipment (including, but not limited to, power lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, snowblowers, tillers, saws, sanders, drills or similar devices) between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. any day of the week.' The exemption is a time window, not a ban: outside 7 a.m.–9 p.m., equipment use is not automatically exempt and can be cited under the general prohibition (Sec. 14-172). Madison sets no decibel cap for leaf blowers.
Violations & Fines
Use outside 7 a.m.–9 p.m. that unreasonably disturbs neighbors can be cited under Sec. 14-172: minimum $100, then $250, then $500 plus 24 hours jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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