Torrance, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Weekdays
- 7:30 AM-6 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM-5 PM
- Sunday/Holiday
- Prohibited (except homeowner 10-4)
- Homeowner Exception
- 10 AM-4 PM on restricted days
Summary
Powered gardening equipment including leaf blowers may operate Mon-Fri and 9 AM-5 PM Saturdays. Prohibited Sundays/holidays. Homeowners exempt 10 AM-4 PM on restricted days.
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. (2) In determining technological feasibility pursuant to paragraph (1), the state board shall consider all of the following: (A) Emissions from small off-road engines in the state. (B) Expected timelines for zero-emission small off-road equipment development.
Full Breakdown
Ordinance No. 3894 amended TMC §46.6.1 to prohibit operation of power gardening equipment in residential areas except during specified hours. Powered gardening equipment may operate Monday through Friday (standard business hours) and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Operation is prohibited on Sundays and City Hall-observed holidays, with an exception from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for homeowners residing at the property. The Torrance City Council rejected a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in 2021 and instead opted to restrict operating hours. The Environmental Quality Commission continues to evaluate additional regulation options.
Violations & Fines
Operating powered gardening equipment outside permitted hours is a violation of TMC §46.6.1. Contact the Environmental Division at (310) 618-5929 to report violations.
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