Sacramento restricts gas-powered leaf blowers by time of day and sound level under SMC Chapter 8.68; CA AB 1346 phases out gas-powered SORE equipment statewide.
Sacramento City Code Chapter 8.68 regulates noise from landscaping equipment including leaf blowers. Gas-powered leaf blowers generally cannot be operated before 7:00 AM or after 8:00 PM on weekdays, with Sunday and holiday hours further restricted to 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. California AB 1346 banned the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines (SORE), pushing landscapers toward battery-electric units. Leaf blowers must not exceed 65 dBA at 50 feet per CARB model rules. Complaints go to Sacramento 311 at (916) 264-5011; repeat violations bring administrative citations under SMC 1.28.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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