Santa Clarita, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Local Ban
- No specific ban
- State Law
- New gas-powered sales banned (2024)
- Noise Limits
- General SCMC 11.44 apply
- Construction Hours
- 7 AM-7 PM M-F, 8 AM-6 PM Sat
Summary
Leaf blowers fall under general noise limits of SCMC 11.44. No specific leaf blower ban, but CA law bans new gas-powered equipment sales. Construction hour limits apply.
43018.11. (a) (1) By July 1, 2022, the state board shall, consistent with federal law, adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines, as defined by the state board. Those regulations shall apply to engines produced on or after January 1, 2024, or as soon as the state board determines is feasible, whichever is later. ... one hour of operation of a commercial leaf blower can emit as much ROG plus NOx as driving 1,100 miles in a new passenger vehicle.
Full Breakdown
Santa Clarita restricts leaf blower operation to designated hours, typically aligned with construction noise hours. California AB 1346 (2021) banned the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers effective January 1, 2024, with CARB implementing regulations. Many cities enacted local gas blower bans before the state law. Battery and electric blowers are generally subject only to noise hour restrictions. The relevant air quality management district may impose Spare the Air day restrictions on gas-powered equipment still in use.
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