Ordinance Library

Real Laws That Passed

A searchable library of noise and gas-equipment ordinances from cities, counties, and HOAs. Use them as templates for your own campaign.

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban

City Gas Blower Ban

Berkeley, CA · Effective October 1, 2023

Full ban on the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits. Includes a phase-in period and rebate program for electric conversion.

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Gas Equipment Hours Restriction

City Hours Restriction

Palo Alto, CA · Effective June 15, 2022

Restricts gas-powered lawn equipment use to 9am-5pm weekdays and 10am-4pm weekends. Includes noise limits and enforcement provisions.

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Gas Leaf Blower Phase-Out

City Gas Blower Ban

Washington, DC · Effective January 1, 2022

Phased ban on gas-powered leaf blowers starting with a two-year warning period, followed by fines. Includes a rebate program for electric equipment.

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HOA Noise Limit on Lawn Equipment

HOA Noise Limit

Maplewood HOA, NJ · Effective March 1, 2024

HOA bylaw amendment setting a 65 dB limit at property lines for lawn equipment. Effectively bans gas equipment due to noise levels exceeding the limit.

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Small Engine Emissions Standard

City Gas Blower Ban

Montclair, NJ · Effective May 1, 2023

Prohibits the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers from May through September. Year-round restriction under consideration.

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Electric Equipment Rebate Program

City Other

Portland, OR · Effective January 1, 2024

Establishes a rebate program for residents and commercial landscapers who trade in gas-powered equipment for electric alternatives. Up to $200 per item.

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