Martinez restricts leaf blower operation to 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends. Under California AB 1346, sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers has been prohibited statewide since January 1, 2024, and Martinez encourages electric/battery models. Existing gas blowers remain legal but are subject to noise hour restrictions with fines starting at $100.
Leaf blower use in Martinez is governed by Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 noise provisions, which restrict operating hours to 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. California AB 1346, effective January 1, 2024, banned the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines (SORE) including leaf blowers and lawn mowers statewide — enforcement administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Existing gas-powered leaf blowers remain legal to operate but must comply with local noise hour restrictions. Martinez has not imposed an outright municipal ban on gas leaf blowers, unlike some neighboring Bay Area cities (e.g., Walnut Creek, Piedmont). Electric and battery-powered blowers are permitted during the same hours but may operate in areas adjacent to schools, hospitals, and senior facilities with reduced buffer requirements. Commercial landscapers operating in multiple Martinez neighborhoods are expected to use AQMD-certified equipment; BAAQMD Regulation 5 may apply to commercial operations. Violations carry fines of $100 first offense, $200 second, and $500 for subsequent violations within 12 months. Complaints are handled by Martinez Police and Code Enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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