The City of White Plains leaf blower ordinance is geared toward reducing loud, unnecessary and unwanted noise in our neighborhoods.
The ordinance states:
The use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers will now be allowed during the Spring and Fall clean-up periods only:Â
March 15 – May 15 andÂ
October 1 – December 1
Gasoline-powered leaf blowers may be used during the clean-up periods at the following times only:Â
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pmÂ
Saturday, Sunday, Legal Holidays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pmÂ
Simultaneously operating more than one gasoline-powered leaf blower on property measuring less than 5,000 square feet is prohibited.
Penalty may be a fine up to $250.00Â
Violations of this ordinance will be vigorously enforced. To report a violation in progress in your neighborhood please call the Department of Public Safety at (914) 422-6111.
For further information, please see City of White Plains Municipal Code of Ordinance – Noise Pollution Chapter 3-4. Available on the City of White Plains website: www.cityofwhiteplains.com.
