Sea Cliff

New York · village

Partial or Seasonal Ban Seasonal gas ban

Ban status

Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited June through September. Electric / battery blowers permitted year-round subject to hours-of-use rules. Escalating fines $100–$500.

Enacted: 2021-10-12 In effect since: 2022-01-01

Codified at Village Code Chapter 81 (Leaf Blowing Equipment). Adopted ordinance effective 2022-01-01 (per village synopsis PDF at https://www.seacliff-ny.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3786/f/news/leaf_blower_law_synopsis.pdf). Landscapers and homeowners both covered. June 1 – Sep 30: gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited; electric/battery permitted weekdays 8a-5p commercial / 8a-7p residential, Saturdays 9a-5p, Sundays/holidays prohibited. Oct 1 – May 31: gas + electric permitted same hours grid. Penalties escalate $100–$500 per Village Code §70-8. Verified 2026-05-05.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Research & citations

Village of Sea Cliff — Leaf Blower Law Synopsis (effective 2022-01-01) — Village of Sea Cliff, 2022-01-01
Village synopsis of Chapter 81 (Leaf Blowing Equipment): June 1 – Sep 30 gas blowers prohibited; electric/battery permitted in-window with hours grid; Oct 1 – May 31 gas + electric permitted in same hours grid.
Leaf Blower Law — Village of Sea Cliff — Village of Sea Cliff
Village of Sea Cliff news page summarizing the June-through-September gas leaf blower prohibition and the $100–$500 escalating penalty structure.
Village of Sea Cliff — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — Village of Sea Cliff
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for Village of Sea Cliff, New York. Source: eCode360.

New York context

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

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