Pasadena, TX Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Gas Blowers
- Allowed
- Exempt Hours
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Noise Limit
- 85 dB(A) at nearest residence
- Code Section
- Sec. 20-1(g)(6)
Summary
Pasadena does not ban gas-powered leaf blowers. Under Sec. 20-1(g)(6), leaf blowers and similar lawn tools are exempt from the noise ordinance when used between 7 AM and 8 PM and kept under 85 dB(A) at the nearest residence.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise is a public nuisance.
Full Breakdown
There is no specific leaf blower ordinance in Pasadena. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are both legal. Under Sec. 20-1(g)(6), mechanically powered lawn and garden tools used between 7 AM and 8 PM for property maintenance are exempt from the noise ordinance provided they do not exceed 85 dB(A) at the nearest residential property. Outside those hours, leaf blower use would be subject to the standard noise limits including the 75 dB(A) peak limit and the stricter nighttime 5 dB above ambient standard for residential areas.
Violations & Fines
No specific leaf blower penalty. General noise violation if used outside 7 AM-8 PM or above 85 dB(A): fine up to $500 per day.
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