Great Neck Estates

New York · village

Partial or Seasonal Ban Seasonal gas ban

Ban status

Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited within 300 ft of any residential property May 15–October 15 annually.

Enacted: 1997-05-29 In effect since: 1997-05-29

Carve-outs:

Emergency / snow removal — Mayor may suspend the prohibition during emergency or imminent danger to public health, safety and welfare

Codified at Village Code §154-2.B: "no person shall cause or permit the operation of any gasoline- or diesel-powered blower equipment within 300 feet of any residential property in the Village at any time during the period commencing May 15 and continuing to and including October 15 in any year." Three-hundred-foot rule effectively makes this a village-wide ban given the village's residential density. Source: RAQC Legal Review (https://raqc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Legal-Review-1.pdf) quoting the codified text; per Quiet Clean Seattle archival reporting, the Great Neck Estates Environmental Conservation Commission led adoption circa 1996-1997 (precise enacted_date not surfaced and left NULL pending Village Clerk confirmation). Verified 2026-05-05.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Research & citations

Interactive Map of Lawn Mower and Leaf Blower Policies — PIRG Education Fund
PIRG Education Fund interactive map of US lawn-mower and leaf-blower regulations at the state and municipal level.
Village of Great Neck Estates — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — Village of Great Neck Estates
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for Village of Great Neck Estates, New York. Source: eCode360.

New York context

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

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