Oak Park permits leaf blower use during allowed construction and landscaping hours, generally 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Leaf blower use on Sundays is prohibited before 10:00 AM. Both gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are currently permitted, though the Village has considered restrictions on gas-powered models. Noise from leaf blowers must not violate the general noise ordinance.
Leaf blower use in Oak Park falls under the general noise ordinance provisions in Village Code Chapter 23. Commercial landscaping crews and residents must limit leaf blower operation to permitted hours. Gas-powered leaf blowers, which typically produce 70-90 dB, are a frequent source of complaints in Oak Park's compact residential neighborhoods. The Village encourages use of electric or battery-powered alternatives. During fall leaf season (October-November), Oak Park operates a curbside leaf collection program, reducing the need for leaf blowers. Commercial landscaping companies servicing Oak Park properties must comply with all noise regulations and remove debris. Contact Code Enforcement at (708) 358-5440 for complaints.
Leaf blower use during prohibited hours is subject to fines of $75 to $750 under the noise ordinance. Commercial landscaping companies face additional scrutiny and may be banned from operating in the Village for repeated violations.
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