Russell Gardens

New York · village

Partial or Seasonal Ban Seasonal gas ban

Ban status

Distance-based seasonal commercial-gas leaf blower restriction. Village of Russell Gardens Code Chapter 30 (Noise; Disturbance of the Peace) §30-4(E): "No person shall cause or permit the operation of any gasoline-powered blower equipment within 300 feet of any residential property in the Village of Russell Gardens between July 1 and September 15." Section §30-4 also has hours-of-operation rules for general construction work, professional gardening, and noise-producing activity: weekdays 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sundays prohibited except private residents working on their own structures. Section §30-3 also requires every motor vehicle to maintain an adequate muffler. Adopted 1999-06-03 by Local Law No. 1-1999, amended 2001-04-02 by Local Law No. 1-2001.

Enacted: 1999-06-03 In effect since: 1999-06-03

Sources: eCode360 §30-4(E) at https://ecode360.com/11764164. The 0126 PIRG narrative (July 1 – Sep 15 gas blower prohibition) is verbatim correct; codified text adds the 300-ft distance qualifier and confirms the L.L. 1-1999 / 1-2001 lineage. The §30-4 hours framework also restricts professional gardening generally (separate from the GLB-specific subsection E). No fuel-source distinction in §30-4 hours rules — those apply equipment-class-neutrally to all professional gardening. Verification flag cleared 2026-05-06.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Research & citations

Village of Russell Gardens — Chapter 30 (Noise; Disturbance of the Peace) §30-4(E) — Village of Russell Gardens, 1999-06-03
Codified §30-4(E) prohibiting gasoline-powered blower equipment within 300 ft of any residential property between July 1 and September 15. Adopted L.L. 1-1999, amended L.L. 1-2001. Companion §30-4 hours rules govern professional gardening and noise-producing activity generally.
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 Russell Gardens — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — Village of Russell Gardens
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for Village of Russell Gardens, New York. Source: eCode360.

New York context

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

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