City Of Chevy Chase: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Now Banned In The Village

Press release from the City of Chevy Chase:

January 5, 2022

 Residents and landscapers are reminded that all blowers operated within the Village remain subject to Montgomery County’s Noise Ordinance.  The county’s Noise Ordinance states that “a person must not...use a leaf blower at any time that has an average sound level exceeding 70 dBA at a distance of 50 feet.” Additionally, the simultaneous use of multiple leaf blowers that are compliant with the 70 bDA limit can create noise of a sufficient level to qualify as a violation and/or noise disturbance.

If a blower seems loud, it may be in violation. Residents are encouraged to report blowers that are suspected to be in violation to the Village Communications Center. A Village officer will be dispatched to confirm whether the blower(s) are being operated in compliance with Village and county regulations.   First time confirmed violators will receive a warning and guidance for operating legally.

Residents are responsible for discussing these restrictions with your yard maintenance crews.  

To view the county’s leaf blower notice, visit: https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=912.   Click here to review the Montgomery County Noise Ordinance and the provisions pertaining to leaf blowers (Section 31B-9).

This press release was produced by the City of Chevy Chase. The views expressed here are the author’s own.