Visalia, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed use near residences (weekdays)
- 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Allowed use near residences (weekends)
- 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Equipment covered
- Leaf blowers, lawn mowers, edgers, and any power maintenance equipment
Summary
Power-assisted leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other property-maintenance power equipment cannot be used near homes, schools, hospitals, churches, or libraries on weekday evenings (after 7 p.m.) or on weekend mornings before 9 a.m.
It is unlawful to operate any of the below-listed devices, appliances, equipment or vehicles on public or private property abutting noise sensitive land uses between the weekday hours of seven p.m. and six a.m., and between the weekend hours of seven p.m. and nine a.m.
A. Power-assisted leaf blowers, lawn mowers, edgers or other power equipment used for the maintenance of property;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-50: Municipal Code contains Supplement, current through Ordinance 2025-15, passed 12-15-2025).
Full Breakdown
The restriction applies to power equipment used for property maintenance on public or private property abutting noise-sensitive land uses. The allowed window is 6 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekends. However, the § 8.36.070(C) maintenance exemption uses slightly different language (6 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends): the more restrictive § 8.36.050 prohibited-hours rule controls for properties abutting noise-sensitive uses.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor under § 8.36.100; each hour of violation is a separate offense. Police enforce mobile noise source violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a leaf blower on Sunday morning?
Does this apply to professional landscapers as well as homeowners?
Sources & Official References
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