Salem prohibits operating domestic power equipment — including gas and electric leaf blowers — between 10 PM and 7 AM under SRC Chapter 93. Oregon state law blocks cities from banning gas-powered equipment outright, so Salem regulates leaf blowers through time and nuisance noise limits only.
SRC § 93.010 makes it unlawful to create or continue any noise disturbance. SRC Chapter 93 specifically prohibits the operation of domestic power equipment — including lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers, and similar outdoor tools — between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. This applies seven days a week. There is no decibel ceiling specific to leaf blowers in Salem; instead, the standard is whether the noise constitutes a 'noise disturbance' audible beyond property lines. Oregon state preemption (ORS 468A) prevents Salem from banning gas-powered leaf blowers entirely, as Portland attempted in 2023. Enforcement is by Salem Police or code compliance officers.
SRC § 93.010 violations are misdemeanors; fines typically $100–$500 per incident with possible escalation for repeat violations.
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