Elmsford

New York · village

Noise Ordinance Only Noise ordinance only (baseline)

Ban status

No leaf-blower-specific regulation; general noise hours only

Enacted: 2004-06-07

Elmsford's Chapter 228 (Noise), Local Law 4-2004, regulates lawn equipment by hours only. Power lawnmowers, rakers, leaf blowers and other motor-driven lawn or garden equipment (snow-removal exempt) may not operate 8 p.m.–8 a.m. Monday–Friday or 8 p.m.–9 a.m. Saturdays/Sundays/holidays. Construction equipment (rock breaking, pile driving, riveting, sandblasting, chain sawing) follows a tighter weekday/Saturday grid. No gas/electric distinction. Penalty: $100–$250 per offense.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Timeline

2004-06-07 Adopted — Local Law 4-2004 adopted — Village of Elmsford Chapter 228 (Noise)

Research & citations

Village of Elmsford — Code Chapter 228 (Noise): Leaf Blower Provisions — Village of Elmsford
Primary law text for the Village of Elmsford's codified noise ordinance (Chapter 228), which includes specific provisions regulating gas-powered leaf blowers. Hosted on eCode360.

New York context

Pending Three state bills — rebate passed both chambers, sale + seasonal use still pending

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