Leaf Blower and Lawn Equipment Rules in Minnesota
Hours and use limits
AlbertvilleOutdoor power implements including mowers, leaf blowers and trimmers may operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends and holidays.
Outdoor power implements including mowers, leaf blowers and trimmers may operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends and holidays.
BloomingtonOutdoor power implements, including leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Qualifying golf-course maintenance and emergency work are exempt.
Outdoor power implements, including leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Qualifying golf-course maintenance and emergency work are exempt.
ChanhassenDomestic power equipment, including lawn mowers and leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Separate limits apply to construction and maintenance work.
Domestic power equipment, including lawn mowers and leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Separate limits apply to construction and maintenance work.
Circle PinesPower lawn mowers and similar domestic maintenance equipment may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends and holidays. Snow-removal equipment is exempt from that time limit.
Power lawn mowers and similar domestic maintenance equipment may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends and holidays. Snow-removal equipment is exempt from that time limit.
CorcoranElectric and gas-powered outdoor implements, including mowers and leaf blowers, may not operate from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Agricultural equipment and certain snow removal are exempt.
Electric and gas-powered outdoor implements, including mowers and leaf blowers, may not operate from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Agricultural equipment and certain snow removal are exempt.
EmpireOutdoor power implements, including mowers, blowers and trimmers, may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends and holidays.
Outdoor power implements, including mowers, blowers and trimmers, may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends and holidays.
Forest LakePower lawn mowers and similar domestic maintenance equipment may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Snow-removal equipment is exempt from that time limit.
Power lawn mowers and similar domestic maintenance equipment may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Snow-removal equipment is exempt from that time limit.
MinneapolisLeaf blowers and other listed outdoor power implements may operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Leaf blowers must have a muffler. The city code states separate snow-blower exceptions.
Leaf blowers and other listed outdoor power implements may operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Leaf blowers must have a muffler. The city code states separate snow-blower exceptions.
MoundOutdoor power equipment, including leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Outdoor power equipment, including leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
PlymouthDomestic power equipment, including mowers and leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Snow removal and qualifying golf-course maintenance are among the exceptions.
Domestic power equipment, including mowers and leaf blowers, may operate 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Snow removal and qualifying golf-course maintenance are among the exceptions.
Codes change, so confirm against the live code before quoting one at a public meeting. A town missing from this list means we did not find a rule, not that none exists.
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