Pinellas County does not restrict gas-powered leaf blowers specifically; their use is governed by the general residential noise limits in Chapter 58, Article XII, capped at 72 dBA during daytime hours.
There is no county ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers in unincorporated Pinellas County. Operators must comply with the general noise standards in Section 58-451 (residential limits) and Section 58-444 (general prohibition on raucous noise). Florida's legislature considered statewide preemption in 2024 but no preemption was enacted, so local rules remain in effect. Practically, blowers should be used only during daytime hours and shut down by 11 p.m. to avoid violation. HOA rules and individual cities like Belleair may impose stricter time-of-day or equipment restrictions.
Standard noise citation issued under Section 58-451 if the device exceeds the residential decibel cap at the property line.
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