Manteca, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 10 p.m.–8 a.m.
- Covers
- gas and electric blowers
- Daytime use
- unrestricted
- Standard
- audible at property line
Summary
Manteca bans running any gas, combustion or electric leaf blower between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. if the noise carries to the property line: daytime use of any power type is unrestricted.
The use or operation or allowing the use or operation of any portable machine powered with a combustion, gasoline or electric powered engine used to blow leaves, dirt and other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns and other surfaces between the hours of ten p.m. and eight a.m. and is sufficiently loud as to be plainly audible at the property line of the property from which the sound is emanating.
J. Commercial Establishments Adjacent to Residential Property. Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, continuous, repeated or sustained noise from the premises of any commercial establishment which is adjacent to one or more residential dwelling units, including any outdoor area part of or under the control of the establishment, between the hours of ten p.m. and eight a.m. that is plainly audible from the residential dwelling unit's property line.
K. Construction Equipment. The use or operation of any construction equipment between the hours of eight p.m. and seven a.m. and is sufficiently loud as to be plainly audible at the property line of the property from which the sound is emanating. (Ord. 1374 § 1, 2007)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4829770; v11 updated 2026-04-21).
Full Breakdown
§ 9.52.040(I) treats leaf blowers as a specific prohibited noise: it's unlawful to use "any portable machine powered with a combustion, gasoline or electric powered engine" to blow leaves, dirt or debris between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. when the sound is plainly audible at the property line. The rule is hours-based, not power-source-based, it applies equally to gas and electric blowers and sets no daytime restriction, noise-level cap, or equipment ban.
Violations & Fines
A violation of Chapter 9.52 is a misdemeanor punishable under Chapter 1.12 of the Manteca Municipal Code; there is no separate leaf-blower penalty schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a gardener use a gas leaf blower in Manteca on weekday mornings?
Does the rule single out gas-powered blowers?
Sources & Official References
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