Indianapolis/Marion County allows gas and electric leaf blowers. No model-specific ban. Operation subject to Code of Ordinances Chapter 391 noise limits and construction-hour norms.
Marion County has no leaf-blower prohibition. Gas and electric units are both legal under the Indianapolis-Marion County Code (Rev. Code Ch. 391, Noise Control). Operators must stay under the district decibel limits measured at the property line (55 dBA residential nighttime, 65 dBA residential daytime per Ch. 391-306). Commercial landscaping crews routinely run 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays; neighborhood complaints typically target pre-7 AM starts. Indiana is in a fall-leaf heavy climate and DPW encourages bagging over street-blowing to protect storm drains.
First offense noise violation: up to $200 (Rev. Code §391-602). Continuing violations: each day a separate offense. Equipment tampering (muffler removed): up to $500.
Marion County, IN
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