Ojai restricts gas-powered leaf blower use under OMC nuisance provisions. Gas blowers are limited to weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM. Electric blowers are encouraged as quieter alternatives in this noise-sensitive arts community.
Gas-powered leaf blowers must not exceed 65 dBA at 50 feet per the manufacturer's rating. Use is restricted to weekdays 8 AM-5 PM and Saturday 9 AM-4 PM. No leaf blower use on Sundays or holidays. Professional landscapers must carry equipment meeting noise standards. The city encourages battery-powered alternatives given Ojai's small-town character and proximity to residential areas. California AB 1346 phases out small off-road gas engines by 2024, affecting new blower sales statewide.
Infraction citation. Fines starting at $100. Repeated violations may result in increased fines and potential nuisance abatement proceedings.
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