Moorpark does not ban leaf blowers outright but restricts their use through the general noise ordinance in Chapter 17.53. Mechanically powered lawn and garden tools, including leaf blowers, are prohibited between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM if they create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial property line.
Under MMC Section 17.53.070(L), operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tool, or similar tool between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM that creates a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial property line is prohibited. Gas-powered leaf blowers are not separately banned in Moorpark, unlike some other California cities. All internal combustion engine powered equipment must be equipped with suitable exhaust and air intake silencers in proper working order per Section 17.53.070(G). During daytime hours (7 AM to 10 PM), leaf blowers must still comply with general noise limits in the code.
Using a leaf blower between 10 PM and 7 AM that creates a noise disturbance is a violation of MMC §17.53.070(L). Equipment without proper exhaust silencers violates §17.53.070(G). Contact Code Compliance at (805) 517-6232 to report violations.
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