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Seasonal gas-blower ban (May 31 – Sep 30) + year-round hours grid + no-blow-into-streets rule
Enacted: 2018-11-28 In effect since: 2019-05-31
Carve-outs:
Cemeteries — Cemetery properties entirely exempt from the seasonal ban Special-event waiver — Building Inspector special-circumstances permit, max 7 days, $35 fee, not for routine maintenance Other — Operation on pavement at half-speed or less
In unincorporated Town of Ossining (Chapter 130, Noise), gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited May 31 – September 30 each year. Year-round, ANY leaf blower (gas or electric) may only operate Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday/federal-holidays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Using a leaf blower to push leaves or yard debris into Town streets, public property, storm drains, or onto neighboring lots is prohibited at all times. Exemptions: cemetery properties (entirely exempt from the seasonal ban); operation on pavement at half-speed or less; Building Inspector special-circumstances permit (max 7 days, $35 fee, explicitly NOT for routine maintenance); Town Supervisor emergency moratorium during storms. Penalty escalates: warning → $100 → $250 → $1,500 and/or 15 days. Owner/tenant and operator both citable.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Timeline
- 2019-05-31 Effective date reached — Effective date — first seasonal gas-blower ban window opens
- 2018-11-28 Adopted — Third Revised Leaf Blower Local Law adopted
- 2018-10-23 Hearing held — Town Board hearing on revised leaf-blower draft
- 2018-08-28 Bill introduced — Town Board introduces leaf-blower local law
Pending Three state bills — rebate passed both chambers, sale + seasonal use still pending
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