St. Helena

Ban status

Full ban on any leaf blower not powered by battery or electricity, under Ordinance 2022-11 adopted October 11, 2022. Effective January 1, 2023, with enforcement beginning April 1, 2023. Supersedes a 2013 ordinance that had limited gas-blower noise to 65 dB at 50 feet. Rebate program supports transition to electric equipment.

Research & citations

• City of St. Helena — Leaf Blower Information & Rebates — City of St. Helena, 2022-10-11
  City of St. Helena summary of Ordinance 2022-11 (adopted October 11, 2022; effective January 1, 2023) banning any leaf blower not powered by battery or electricity. Enforcement began April 1, 2023.
• City of St. Helena — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — City of St. Helena
  Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for City of St. Helena, California. Source: municipal.codes.