Richardson does not have a specific leaf blower ban. Lawn equipment noise falls under the general noise ordinance in Ch. 13, Div. 2. Intermittent use of power tools on weekends would not typically qualify as a violation, but sustained loud equipment like jackhammers may.
Richardson does not specifically regulate leaf blowers or lawn equipment separately from its general noise ordinance. Under Chapter 13, Article III, Division 2, intermittent operation of power tools or lawn equipment on weekends generally does not constitute a violation. The city applies a reasonableness standard based on decibel levels and frequency of the noise. Equipment such as jackhammers or concrete saws that produce sustained loud noise would more likely fall under the ordinance restrictions. All lawn equipment should comply with general noise standards under Secs. 13-72 through 13-75.
If leaf blower use creates unreasonably loud noise offensive to ordinary sensibilities, it could be cited under the general noise ordinance with fines up to $2,000.
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