Leaf Blower and Lawn Equipment Rules in Ohio
Hours and use limits
Cleveland HeightsPowered mowers, leaf blowers and similar landscaping equipment may not operate within 300 feet of a dwelling before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Powered mowers, leaf blowers and similar landscaping equipment may not operate within 300 feet of a dwelling before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
MariemontResidents and their contractors may use powered yard maintenance equipment, including leaf blowers and lawn mowers, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Residents and their contractors may use powered yard maintenance equipment, including leaf blowers and lawn mowers, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
New ConcordIn residential and commercial zones, outdoor owner-operated equipment rated at five horsepower or less is restricted from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and before 9 a.m. on Sundays. The rule includes mowers, garden tools and snow-removal equipment.
In residential and commercial zones, outdoor owner-operated equipment rated at five horsepower or less is restricted from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and before 9 a.m. on Sundays. The rule includes mowers, garden tools and snow-removal equipment.
Rocky RiverFor noncommercial use, outdoor power lawn and garden tools are prohibited from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. and before 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Powered snow removal is excepted. Residential sound limits also apply during permitted hours.
For noncommercial use, outdoor power lawn and garden tools are prohibited from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. and before 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Powered snow removal is excepted. Residential sound limits also apply during permitted hours.
Sheffield LakeOutdoor powered lawn mowers and garden tools may not operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. or before 9 a.m. on Sundays. Powered snow-removal equipment is excepted.
Outdoor powered lawn mowers and garden tools may not operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. or before 9 a.m. on Sundays. Powered snow-removal equipment is excepted.
SidneyOutdoor lawn equipment that causes a noise disturbance across a residential property line is restricted from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. September through May and from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. June through August. Powered snow removal is excepted.
Outdoor lawn equipment that causes a noise disturbance across a residential property line is restricted from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. September through May and from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. June through August. Powered snow removal is excepted.
SolonOn residentially zoned property, outdoor power equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers and trimmers may not operate between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Snow removal and qualifying immediate emergencies are exempt.
On residentially zoned property, outdoor power equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers and trimmers may not operate between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Snow removal and qualifying immediate emergencies are exempt.
West CarrolltonLandscaping and mower operations are exempt from the city’s disturbing-the-peace noise provision from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. when equipment is operated to manufacturer specifications with required noise controls in working order.
Landscaping and mower operations are exempt from the city’s disturbing-the-peace noise provision from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. when equipment is operated to manufacturer specifications with required noise controls in working order.
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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