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No leaf-blower-specific regulation; general noise hours only
Enacted: 1985-09-26 Effective: 2015-11-18
North Castle's Chapter 210 (Noise), originally adopted as L.L. 2-1985 (1985-09-26) and rewritten in entirety by L.L. 9-2015 (adopted 2015-11-18), regulates power lawn mowers, rakes, leaf blowers, and other motor-driven lawn/garden equipment by hours only — prohibited 8 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Mon–Fri and 7 p.m.–9 a.m. Saturdays/Sundays/federal holidays. No gas/electric distinction, no seasonal window. Penalty: up to $1,000/day and/or 15 days, enforced by the North Castle PD.
Last updated: May 24, 2026
Timeline
- 2024-12-11 Bill introduced — Sustainability Committee pitches April 1 – December 31 gas-equipment phase-out; Town Board declines
- 2015-11-18 Amended — Local Law 9-2015 adopted — Chapter 210 (Noise) rewritten in entirety
- 1985-09-26 Adopted — Local Law 2-1985 adopted — original noise chapter
Pending Three state bills — rebate passed both chambers, sale + seasonal use still pending
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