Thousand Oaks regulates leaf blower use through its municipal code noise provisions. Gas-powered leaf blower sales are banned statewide under AB 1346 effective January 2024, and the city enforces noise limits on all leaf blower operations during permitted hours.
Leaf blower use in Thousand Oaks is subject to the city's noise ordinance restrictions. Gas-powered leaf blowers typically produce 70-80 dBA, often exceeding residential noise limits. Under California AB 1346, the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers was banned effective January 1, 2024, though existing equipment may still be used. The city encourages transition to battery-electric blowers, which typically operate at 55-65 dBA. Leaf blowers may be used during permitted hours only and must comply with the city's noise standards. Commercial landscaping crews must be aware of both the city's noise limits and the state ban on new gas equipment.
Leaf blower use exceeding noise limits or during prohibited hours: $250 first offense, $500 second offense, $1,000 third offense. Commercial operators may face additional business license enforcement. Sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers violates state law AB 1346 enforced by CARB.
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