Leaf Blower and Lawn Equipment Rules in Wisconsin
Hours and use limits
EdgarOutdoor yard-maintenance equipment, including mowers and leaf blowers, may operate from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The code exempts equipment with operable manufacturer-specification mufflers from its specified sound limits.
Outdoor yard-maintenance equipment, including mowers and leaf blowers, may operate from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The code exempts equipment with operable manufacturer-specification mufflers from its specified sound limits.
MayvilleLawn mowers, chainsaws and similar loud machinery may not operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. except in emergencies. The provision does not apply to public works construction or other government projects.
Lawn mowers, chainsaws and similar loud machinery may not operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. except in emergencies. The provision does not apply to public works construction or other government projects.
Pleasant PrairiePower lawn mowers, chainsaws and similar equipment may not operate from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Snowblowers and emergencies are excepted.
Power lawn mowers, chainsaws and similar equipment may not operate from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Snowblowers and emergencies are excepted.
Sullivan (Village)Outdoor yard maintenance equipment, including leaf blowers, may operate between 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Equipment with operable manufacturer-specified mufflers is exempt from the ordinance’s general sound-level limits.
Outdoor yard maintenance equipment, including leaf blowers, may operate between 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Equipment with operable manufacturer-specified mufflers is exempt from the ordinance’s general sound-level limits.
WaterlooLawn mowers, chainsaws and similar loud machinery may not operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Exceptions include emergencies and snow or ice removal.
Lawn mowers, chainsaws and similar loud machinery may not operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Exceptions include emergencies and snow or ice removal.
WatertownPower mowers, chainsaws, mulchers, tillers, edgers and similar domestic equipment may operate only from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snow-removal equipment is exempt.
Power mowers, chainsaws, mulchers, tillers, edgers and similar domestic equipment may operate only from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snow-removal equipment is exempt.
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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